Daniel Unmanageable
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Ex-gang member Beverly Fullerton tells her story from Saskatoon, SK.
Ex-gang member Beverly Fullerton tells her story from Saskatoon, SK.
Ex-gang member Beverly Fullerton tells her story from Saskatoon, SK.
Wednesday 29th September 2021
Join Beverly Fullerton as she recounts her journey from gang leader to advocate, highlighting the power of community support in overcoming addiction.
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Get the buttons here!Beverly Fullerton: From Gang Leader to Advocate for Healing
I knew that if somebody was gonna make that change and somebody was gonna do something different for me, it had to be me.
Beverly Fullerton's life story reads like a gritty novel, but it's all too real. Raised in the shadow of the residential school system, Beverly's early years were marred by trauma. This painful past led her down a path filled with addiction and gang involvement. 'I have a fracture in my skull where they beat me with a hammer. I had to be identified by my fingerprints,' she recalls, painting a stark picture of her turbulent life.
As a shot caller in a notorious Saskatoon street gang, Beverly was consumed by power and drugs, lost in a dark abyss. 'I was in the room when they named the gang. I remember the song that was playing,' she says, reflecting on her deep entanglement in gang life. Yet, her story is not just about darkness. In this episode of Hard Knox Talks: Sober Stories, Beverly takes us on her remarkable journey of transformation.
She opens up about the moment in a jail cell that changed everything for her. Through sheer determination and the unwavering support of her community, Beverly found a way out. Her candid reflections highlight the critical role of community outreach and support in overcoming addiction and trauma. Beverly's narrative is one of incredible resilience and strength. Despite the horrors she faced, she chose to fight back against addiction and violence, carving out a path to recovery.
Her story is a powerful reminder that with determination and support, it is possible to break free from the chains of addiction and trauma. Tune in to hear Beverly's raw and inspiring tale, and discover how one woman's journey from gang leader to advocate can shed light on the importance of community in the healing process.