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Episode 14: Conversation with Guy Felicella
Episode 14: Conversation with Guy Felicella
Episode 14: Conversation with Guy Felicella
Tuesday 9th March 2021
Guy Felicella shares his path from addiction to advocacy, highlighting harm reduction and the power of community support.
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Get the buttons here!Guy Felicella: Turning Addiction Battles into Harm Reduction Advocacy
My life isn't dictated by a fob or a cake, or you know, I, I wanted to.
Guy Felicella's story is one of resilience and transformation. Growing up in a middle-class home in Richmond, Guy's life took a dark turn as he fell into addiction at a young age. For three decades, he was caught in a relentless cycle of gangs, substance abuse, treatment attempts, and incarceration. His experience living in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside, a notorious hotspot for addiction, shaped his perspective on recovery and harm reduction.
In this episode of 'The Unashamed Alcoholic', Becca sits down with Guy to unpack his remarkable journey. Guy shares candidly about his struggles and the pivotal moments that led him to embrace harm reduction as a path to recovery. He passionately argues that harm reduction isn't just a stopgap measure but an integral part of the recovery process itself. Listeners will hear about the crucial role that support from others played in Guy's recovery.
From the kindness of strangers to the unwavering dedication of harm reduction workers, Guy's story is a testament to the power of community and compassion. He also tackles the stigma surrounding addiction and recovery, advocating for trauma therapy to be more accessible under public health systems like MSP. Guy's insights offer a fresh perspective on what it means to recover from addiction.
This episode is not just about overcoming personal demons but also about changing societal views on addiction and recovery. It's a compelling listen for anyone interested in the complexities of addiction, the importance of harm reduction, and the transformative power of kindness.