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Holding on through a close friend’s opioid addiction Astrid* Reprinted from "Opioids" issue of Visions Journal, 2018, 13 (3), p. 14 It was 4:00 on a Friday evening, about 24 hours since anyone had… read more
Adam Picotte, CDMP, Barrister & Solicitor
Faking normal at work when you have an eating disorder Megan
A tale of three employers John,* BA, MA From "Workplace: Disclosure and Accommodations" issue of Visions Journal, 2018, 13 (4), p. 18 This is the story of how three employers responded to my… read more
My greatest super power Leah John Reprinted from the The Language We Use issue of Visions Journal, 2018, 14 (1), p. 26
Two statements that probably shouldn’t be made Kelsey Pekarek Reprinted from the The Language We Use issue of Visions Journal, 2018, 14 (1), p. 14
Ashley* Reprinted from the The Language We Use issue of Visions Journal, 2018, 14 (1), p. 11
My grasp has always exceeded my reach. I chastised myself bitterly when I 'dropped the balls.'
Verne Smithman, 76, of Langley is proof that depression can strike any gender and any age.

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