It's great that she was able to overcome the generational trauma and probable outcome to be an addict too. This is why ACCESS to resources is so important. At some level resources like money, time and/or support allowed her to go to camp. Without that she wouldn't have had that experience and likely ended up like many of the other marginalized children who do not have access to extracurricular activities. It's awesome to see someone take their experience and grow it for so many kids to benefit from!
I am SO proud of you!! First of all - for sharing your story with the world. Secondly, for the way in which you put the pieces together around why and how experiential SEL is critical for students (and adults!) today. Thank you for your work and leadership for all of us.
This is devastating not being available to any school. Leaves questions on areas that never get addressed. Trying to transition from any trauma is challenging. The ground recovering or overcoming can be just as traumatic in some instances. We need more awareness like this.
Brilliant and brave! Very inspiring and I hope your vision becomes a reality. This would save lives. Thank you, Bryn, for sharing your knowledge, experience, and ideas. 💕
A topic that is not talked about enough even though addiction and mental illness is everywhere.! This video should have had millions of views. In some ways alcoholism and addiction is so common that people don’t even blink an eye when they are seeing it ., it’s the norm in this country.! This lady was one of the rare few people that make it out to adulthood without being on drugs or in full blown alcoholic addiction. Reality is that there is no community, no support for single mothers or fathers., there is nothing to create that sense of community she is talking about ..!
I'm also an anomaly, my dad is a abusive narcissist who is NA alcohol, and I always had to be a parent to both my parents starting at a young age, I was molested at a young age, lost my godfather when I was 12 and everything went down hill, I started drinking very very young, had many suicide attempts/self harm starting at 13 and went on until I was 25 I'm 27 now , I started on and off with prescription pills at 16 and fell in love with a girl who convinced me to do pills which I did I take accountability for my actions, once I hit 20 my mental just kept getting worse that's when my older brother introduced me to powder form of herion which went from partying w it every weekend to everyday and I ended up being addicted to it until I was 25, I ended up falling in love again while still addicted I was a functioning addict for the first 3 years of my addiction no one new and mt break up was so painful but impactful because I chose to get sober to save it, but I ended up doing it for myself cos I was sick and tired of being sick and tired. My first ever detox situation it was so bad I wanted to die, all the mental health issues my BDP & aniexty/panic disorder kept coming up and I was out on medication to help w both and I also decided I wasn't strong enough to do it on my own so I chose methadone, I went to the clinic everyday and had a clean urine every time I was tested until I was given take homes which I maxed out from never relapsing, I was on methadone for over 26 months and 1 month and 2 days off methadone and I haven't relaspaed once in those 26 months (808 days). I was an anomaly just like you, I gained my full sobriety and now I am working to become a substance abuse counselor to help others who have gone through similar. I shouldn't be here I should be dead from an overdose but I am a Anomaly like you and made it Thank you for being you and telling your story I'm so glad you found yourself again after so much trauma and struggling
It's a great thing you were sent to Summer camp considering the home environment. I'd be curious to know how that came about (i.e. did your parents arrange it, etc).
It's great that she was able to overcome the generational trauma and probable outcome to be an addict too. This is why ACCESS to resources is so important. At some level resources like money, time and/or support allowed her to go to camp. Without that she wouldn't have had that experience and likely ended up like many of the other marginalized children who do not have access to extracurricular activities. It's awesome to see someone take their experience and grow it for so many kids to benefit from!
I am SO proud of you!! First of all - for sharing your story with the world. Secondly, for the way in which you put the pieces together around why and how experiential SEL is critical for students (and adults!) today. Thank you for your work and leadership for all of us.
You had me hooked from the first moment of your talk. Thanks for beautifully describing the what and the why of our work.
Amazing job Bryn. So proud of you!
Couldn’t have and wouldn’t have done it with out you and all you do for our family. XO
This is devastating not being available to any school. Leaves questions on areas that never get addressed. Trying to transition from any trauma is challenging. The ground recovering or overcoming can be just as traumatic in some instances. We need more awareness like this.
Against the odds you excel. Congratulations & thank you for helping others that need this support system.
Brilliant and brave! Very inspiring and I hope your vision becomes a reality. This would save lives. Thank you, Bryn, for sharing your knowledge, experience, and ideas. 💕
You’re an incredible human. So proud of you and admire all of your work. ❤ thank you for sharing this.
❤ Right back atcha!
You are amazing Bryn . Lots of love ❤
Wow. Inspiring! Thanks for sharing your experiences and your knowledge!
Thanks Anne 🙏
A topic that is not talked about enough even though addiction and mental illness is everywhere.! This video should have had millions of views. In some ways alcoholism and addiction is so common that people don’t even blink an eye when they are seeing it ., it’s the norm in this country.! This lady was one of the rare few people that make it out to adulthood without being on drugs or in full blown alcoholic addiction. Reality is that there is no community, no support for single mothers or fathers., there is nothing to create that sense of community she is talking about ..!
I'm also an anomaly, my dad is a abusive narcissist who is NA alcohol, and I always had to be a parent to both my parents starting at a young age, I was molested at a young age, lost my godfather when I was 12 and everything went down hill, I started drinking very very young, had many suicide attempts/self harm starting at 13 and went on until I was 25 I'm 27 now , I started on and off with prescription pills at 16 and fell in love with a girl who convinced me to do pills which I did I take accountability for my actions, once I hit 20 my mental just kept getting worse that's when my older brother introduced me to powder form of herion which went from partying w it every weekend to everyday and I ended up being addicted to it until I was 25, I ended up falling in love again while still addicted I was a functioning addict for the first 3 years of my addiction no one new and mt break up was so painful but impactful because I chose to get sober to save it, but I ended up doing it for myself cos I was sick and tired of being sick and tired. My first ever detox situation it was so bad I wanted to die, all the mental health issues my BDP & aniexty/panic disorder kept coming up and I was out on medication to help w both and I also decided I wasn't strong enough to do it on my own so I chose methadone, I went to the clinic everyday and had a clean urine every time I was tested until I was given take homes which I maxed out from never relapsing, I was on methadone for over 26 months and 1 month and 2 days off methadone and I haven't relaspaed once in those 26 months (808 days). I was an anomaly just like you, I gained my full sobriety and now I am working to become a substance abuse counselor to help others who have gone through similar. I shouldn't be here I should be dead from an overdose but I am a
Anomaly like you and made it Thank you for being you and telling your story I'm so glad you found yourself again after so much trauma and struggling
Very strong girl. I know as I come from an alcohol background
I proud of you 👃
I like it ❤
It's a great thing you were sent to Summer camp considering the home environment. I'd be curious to know how that came about (i.e. did your parents arrange it, etc).
yes, my mom signed me up for 1 week when I was 8 years old. After that I kept begging (and arranging) to go back every summer!
i am wondering if SEL is like humanities in college level.
Social Emotional Learning is able to be learned at ALL ages!
Can you please tell me the name of that cool summer camp?
Hoofbeat Ridge Camp in Mazomanie WI
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"Met functional and become functional" - YOH!