Anita's Story

We had a great time sitting with my good friend Anita and her journey into recovery. She started off drinking at parties in junior and senior high school, moving on to even more drinking while attending college. Anita went on to a career where alcohol was part of the culture. Where sobriety was frowned upon if not overtly discouraged. During her career she moved around throughout Canada, witnessed and experienced harassment within the organization. She experienced trauma from the types of things she was being exposed to at work. That and the lack of supports from her organization contributed to heavier and heavier alcohol use. Finally she was able to get the help she wanted and desperately needed. Today she continues making huge steps on her road of recovery. Dealing with alcohol dependancy and PTSD has been a challenge and she faces that with great courage and openness.   Thank you Anita.