Sober(er) for October: Chris Wycotte from the Williams Lake First Nation shares his inspiring story of recovery from addiction – FNHA
A Wellness Champion profile from the Wellness Team, Office of the Chief Medical Officer
Chris Wycotte, 42, is not only sober, happy, and shining bright following his struggles with alcohol consumption and unhappiness, he is now helping other men get on the road to recovery through connecting to the lands and water.
His own road hasn’t been easy. A car accident in 2006 left him scarred and riddled with pain that continues to this day. The pain was so bad he was bed-ridden at times, and the scars on his face and body left him insecure. He also suffered from posttraumatic stress.
To cope, Chris turned to alcohol. “I had blankets on my windows and could only see the darkness,” he said. This spoke both metaphorically and literally to where Chris was at. It was a very painful and depressing time.
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