Stop trying to change the world; focus on your sphere of influence.
Vancouver, Canada
Joined March 2009
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People aren’t dying using prescribed drugs, they’re dying using illicit drugs. Stop denying prescription drugs to pain patients and people with a SUD / OUD! #harmreduction
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Due to #COVID19, housing providers and shelters are experiencing significant shortages of qualified staff who are providing essential services. If you’re looking for work, apply at 👉 housingjobmatch.ca. #bcpoli #housingjobmatch
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#DYK you should not mix bleach with ammonia, vinegar or rubbing alcohol? These mixtures can be corrosive or will produce toxic gases that can cause breathing problems and hurt your eyes. More tips here: ow.ly/sDhg50zbj1j
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@brianpgross @JesseJa37731937 @canadian_safe @donaldmacmac @ZoeDodd @DouglasBioxyzen @MattDjonlic @leslie_mcbain @momsstoptheharm
Open Letter re urgent action needed to protect vulnerable British Columbians... @ericatwrsfv @DrBonnieHenry @jjhorgan @adriandix drugpolicy.ca/wp-content/upl…
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Folks WUD & are using alone DM me I am available 11am-2ish am Sun-Thurs for calls, video or text We dont even need to say much I do this for few folks already but with this pandemic I want anyone to reach out You must be willing to give ur address or buildings front desk number
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During these difficult times, it's normal to feel disappointed but it's important to remain hopeful and remember that things will get better. #ACFquotes
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It’s Friday, and I am SOOOOO proud of the unstoppable work of the team at @ugm. When much of the country is staying home, our men and women are serving safely on the front lines to give comfort & emergency relief. We are seeing new guests now struggling due to #COVID19 layoffs – at Vancouver, British Columbia
Debate thought: Which is riskier… principles or pragmatism? At least they are making it amply clear who represents which.
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Research shows Canadians want to move away from GDP as a measurement of progress, prosperity and happiness; and consider protecting the environment more critical than growth. #cdnpoli
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‘Safe relationships’ the focus of program offered at 4 #Abbotsford schools dlvr.it/RR2Pcn
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My incredibles that would not be alive if #scs didn't exist! I survived #addiction through #harmreduction strategies! SCS are a vital component in someone's #recovery journey!
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It should also be pointed out that despite our best intentions (or not), doctors, pharmacists, nurses, and a whole range of front line workers may be seen as part of an oppressive, punitive, rigid system of addiction care and not be viewed in a positive light. @SafeSupplyProject – at Vancouver, British Columbia
Here’s the thing I hear all the time- “isn’t connecting and building relationships important - why would you use a machine?” From now I will just show this picture. There are many ways to connect. @momsstoptheharm @MySafeProject #SafeSupplyNow
Questions cover a range of issues facing gay, bisexual, queer, and other men who have sex with men (cis and trans), and Two-Spirit people (GBT2Q) in Canada and include everything... cbrc.net/sexnow2019?utm_camp…
Barry Shantz showed me that a person could be upset about the world, and not have to make up an alternate interpretation of it in order to survive. He took me from being a person who was just going through the motions (meaningful as they could... youtu.be/vfWTnWlNQwg
Last chance to register for an opportunity to explore what the difference is between responding to risk and supporting resiliency... and why it matters. FREE this Wednesday in Mission, BC. eventbrite.com/e/what-is-at-… eventbrite.com/e/what-is-at-…
When I was 18-19, I'd often leave my house around 1:00 a.m., walk to the 7-11 (at the corner of Manhattan Beach Blvd and Manhattan Ave - now Manhattan Beach Creamery) to get unfiltered camel cigarettes and... facebook.com/brian.gross.902…
A new instrumental and video.
Light and sound are the same thing… vibrating at different frequencies.
All the best for 2020.
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Drug War Survivors Abbotsford general meeting dates are set for 2020 - twice a month. Our final meeting for 2019 is this Tuesday, December 17. For more info: drugwarsurvivors.com/meeting… drugwarsurvivors.com/meeting…
Atheist nurse wins fight to end mandatory 12-step addiction treatment for health staff in Vancouver | CBC News cbc.ca/news/canada/british-c…
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Build power. Share power. Wield power. "Is woke a possibility for foundations"? @MakmoodyNOLA @LaPianaConsult #philanthropy #PowerShift
We're counting down our 10 most-viewed blog posts of 2019. Starting off with #10: Shifting power to shape the future: Is woke a possibility for foundations bit.ly/2LWpv6A by @MakmoodyNOLA, @LaPianaConsult #philanthropy #PowerMovesEquity