Real Stories – Someone's Someone

Every person who struggles with addiction is someone’s family, friend, or loved one—someone’s someone. Our campaign aims to humanize the narratives around substance use and recovery. Below, we highlight stories from Canadians who have struggled with addiction and worked through recovery. These individuals are living examples of resilience, showing that everyone deserves a second chance, support, and the opportunity to rebuild their lives.

My parents, my girlfriends, my friends — they all told me I had a gambling problem, but I refused to accept it. In my twisted way of thinking, I didn't have to stop gambling; I just needed to come up with the right strategy. Winning would fix everything.

Read Theodore Oliver's story on CBC.ca

“I don’t want to do this anymore,” I told them, crying. “I don’t want to die.” It was the staff at that SCS who not only saved my life, but got me into detox the next day...Today I work in health care, helping other people on their recovery journey in the same way other people helped me.

Read Guy Felicella's story in The Toronto Star

Sobriety isn't a destination; it's an endless journey. Every day is a choice, a commitment to stay on the path, no matter how tempting the detours might be. There are no shortcuts to success.

Read Matthew Heneghan's story on CBC.ca

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