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Don’t Let Your Expectations Trip You Up: Why a “Go with the Flow” Approach to Recovery Works Better
Don’t Let Your Expectations Trip You Up: Why a “Go with the Flow” Approach to Recovery Works Better
We all have ideas about how things should be. These are our expectations, and they can really affect how we see the world and what we…
David R Penny
Oct 18
Lisa Smith: I am a Cree, Metis Woman/Life Giver — The Value of Truth & Reconciliatio
Lisa Smith: I am a Cree, Metis Woman/Life Giver — The Value of Truth & Reconciliatio
My name is Lisa Smith. I am a Cree, Metis Woman/Life Giver. My cultural name is Little Flower or Pchit Enn Fleur (Michif). My ancestors…
Together We Can
Sep 27
Powell River’s Arbutus Fire Hall: An Ongoing Legacy of Saving Lives
Powell River’s Arbutus Fire Hall: An Ongoing Legacy of Saving Lives
While the name “Arbutus Fire Hall” might conjure images of sirens and fire trucks, the story of this Powell River landmark has taken an…
David R Penny
Aug 19
On the Red Road of Recovery I Discovered My Métis Heritage: A Journey of Identity and Connection
On the Red Road of Recovery I Discovered My Métis Heritage: A Journey of Identity and Connection
In my recovery from addiction, I found out that I have Métis heritage, and it has been like uncovering a hidden chapter of my life…
David R Penny
Jun 19
What is Relapse and How Can I Prevent It?
What is Relapse and How Can I Prevent It?
Relapse is a bump in the road that many people face during their journey to recovery. It’s when someone returns to substance use after a…
David R Penny
Jun 12
Together We Can sponsors women’s softball team.
Together We Can sponsors women’s softball team.
When TWC agreed to sponsor the Northstar women’s recovery softball team, they were unaware that they were investing in a group of highly…
David R Penny
Apr 24
Championing Change: Susan Sanderson’s Unyielding Advocacy for Mental Health and Addiction Recovery…
Championing Change: Susan Sanderson’s Unyielding Advocacy for Mental Health and Addiction Recovery…
For 15 years, Susan Sanderson of Realistic Success Recovery Society has been a tireless advocate for adequate funding on behalf of mental…
Together We Can
Mar 19
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Fueling Opioid Addiction: Canada’s doctors and prescription painkillers
Fueling Opioid Addiction: Canada’s doctors and prescription painkillers
Why do our doctors prescribe deadly painkillers at high rates, knowing how many lives are lost each year to addiction and overdose?
David R Penny
Jul 6, 2022
Codependency | Together We Can
Codependency | Together We Can
What is Codependency?
Together We Can
Apr 8, 2021
A Mom’s View
A Mom’s View
I woke up one night and my son was not home. I knew this was another night that I would pace the floor waiting to hear the door open…
David R Penny
May 12, 2023
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