Growing up in Thunder Bay, Canada, Christine had a pretty “normal” life. She came from a good family and lived in a good home. She got married in her early 20’s, had kids… pretty much on track as far as society 
was concerned. But something was missing. Living her life by the standards of what society said she was supposed to do and who she was supposed to be drove her to rebel. She veered right off her yellow brick road and onto a dark, dangerous alleyway, not knowing if she would ever find her way back.
Addiction. Violence. Manipulation. Depression. Fear.
After living this reality for three long years, Christine never thought she would see light again. Then, a police raid changed everything. As she was being handcuffed, she turned to the arresting officer and said, “Thank you for saving my life.” Jail or death was the only way she was going to get out… and she knew she wanted out.
Jail. Withdrawals. Fear. Remorse. Recovery. Perspective.
Enlightenment. Christine stands tall and proud today confidant that if she could beat her addiction… she can literally do anything. She lives in a world filled with love, peace, appreciation, inspiration, and natural highs. The most amazing thing about Christine is that she doesn’t feel like a victim to addiction, but rather she feels gifted to be able to know extreme darkness so that she can now see extreme light. She is taking her experience and using it to help others going through what she went through. She’s found her calling and when you meet her she just exudes bright energy.
We truly admire anyone that has the strength to see the positive when they can just as easily see negative. She is now working on a book to share her story and is a huge support and inspiration to everyone she meets. A girl who overcomes, is that girl; a girl who comes to the aid of others is that girl; a girl who is vulnerable enough to share her story with others is that girl. Christine is definitely that girl.