Addiction tricks you into thinking you’re being rational and managing and that you’re in control. I was out of control, unmanageable.

I helped way more than the dark days try to cover up. But I’m learning that I helped more than I hurt.

The well-being of public safety personnel is intricately linked to public safety itself. Breaking mental health stigmas is vital to survival

I found purpose again after acknowledging my pain. A purpose that stigmas and substances had masked.