"Sometimes in life you are lucky enough to meet people who blow your mind with their intelligence, kindness, inner beauty and general amazingness - and Annina is one of these people. You won't be disappointed!"

Danielle Woodcock (MSW, RSW)

 
Tonight I was working on an essay for school, while simultaneously editing the upcoming edition of my newsletter for professionals. Its topic will be the mother-child unit and drinking in pregnancy (which, if possible, should be avoided entirely). The quote I decided to put at the end of the email is one by Hippocrates: "Healing is not only a matter of time, but also a matter of opportunity." 🦋Create that opportunity for yourself as often as you can. Recovery is possible. 🦋
"You cannot get through a single day without impacting the world around you. What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make." 🐒 Jane Goodall
It's never too late, and it will likely take more than just one attempt. 💗 (Via @bigvisionnyc)
Time and time again, I am amazed by the strength, courage and beauty of the people that reach out to me for support. It is always my goal to help people start living their lives authentically and with as much joy as possible in the face of adversity. It's such a big step to email or call and connect with a stranger, and I am super proud of every single person who gets in touch. 📱💛
I'm super excited for this, you guys! If you've ever wanted to work with a personal stylist in a body-positive, feminist environment, check out Amy Blaxland (@blxlnd) and my upcoming "Self-Care Through Style" workshop! It will take place on Tuesday, October 10th, at 489 College Street, Suite #201, between 6-7:30pm. Find out more at substanceusecounselling.com/events and save your spot via substanceusecounselling.com/book-now 👚👗👖👙👟👡👢👞🕶👜 Looking forward to seeing you there!
"Popular culture glamorizes and normalizes excessive drinking and high-risk behaviors and distorts women's views of their bodies, as well as their desires and identities, in ways that are detrimental to emotional health." Amen!
When was the last time you drew?
Today is International Overdose Awareness Day. Nearly 2.500 lives were lost to overdoses in Canada in 2016 - preventable tragedies, if more treatment supports were available. #endoverdose