I was approached to become a Board Member of the Last Door in 2016. I was so humbled by the request, to be part of an organization that has helped so many people with their addiction and other living challenges, that I immediately accepted the nomination.
The Last Door assists not only the Addict but the families of these folks. There are so many people affected directly by the actions of the addiction recovery process and the staff, directors and of course Dave & Louise the founders are there for the families and friends every step of the way.
I felt that it was important to step up and give back to an institution that provide services for those in need and who want the help to clean up their life. I myself am a 24-year sober member of Alcoholics Anonymous, and I learned the way to stay healthy and happy is to give back what was so freely given to me. My whole family has been affected by Addiction throughout our history, and it was time to break the chains of addiction.
I work with many different groups both in the addiction recovery fields as well as other community events as you can lead a normal life without the chains of addiction dragging you down I am involved in presenting a TEDx event in White Rock where we have two speakers selected to talk on Addiction and Homelessness. I am a Distinguished Toastmaster in Toastmasters International where I also help others to find their voice.
Keep spreading the word that we can indeed help people recover from addiction.
