Daniel Unmanageable
Daniel Unmanageable
Chantel Huel's Grandchildren were apprehended by Child and Family Services and placed in her care. She fought for her family and this is their story.
Chantel Huel's Grandchildren were apprehended by Child and Family Services and placed in her care. She fought for her family and this is their story.
Chantel Huel's Grandchildren were apprehended by Child and Family Services and placed in her care. She fought for her family and this is their story.
Thursday 4th January 2024
Join Chantel Huel on 'Hard Knox Talks' as she shares her inspiring journey from gang life to family advocate, navigating child apprehension and sobriety.
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Get the buttons here!Chantel Huel's Journey: From Gang Life to Family Advocate
Episode Overview
- Chantel's struggle in navigating the child apprehension process and adjusting to caring for her grandchildren
- The importance of building a support network and advocating for family
- Chantel's raw recount of her experiences and the complexities of dealing with the broken system
- The transformative power of resilience, compassion, and unwavering determination
- Her journey as a retired gangster with five years of sobriety and the challenges she faced
It's the most broken, traumatic, gross system that I've ever been through. On May 19, 2023, Chantel's grandchildren were apprehended by the Ministry of Social Services and placed in her care. It was the hardest thing I ever did. These two children I never gave birth to, who I've built a relationship with, who come on the weekends. As a retired gangster with now five years sober, she had no idea how to care for children in a good way. I raised my kids in a negative lifestyle where I didn't give a f*** and I was too high to care.
What happens when a retired gangster is thrust into the role of a caregiver for her apprehended grandchildren? Chantel Huel's story is nothing short of extraordinary. In this episode of 'Hard Knox Talks: Sober Stories. Real Talk.', Chantel opens up about her tumultuous journey with the Ministry of Social Services (MSS) Child and Family Services (CPS). Her grandchildren were taken into care, and she had to navigate a bewildering system to bring them back home.
With five years of sobriety under her belt, Chantel faced the daunting task of understanding and addressing the trauma her grandchildren experienced. She talks candidly about the challenges she faced, from learning to 'speak the children's language' to becoming their advocate and protector. Her story is a raw recount of resilience, determination, and the power of a strong support network.
Chantel's journey didn't just stop at caring for her grandchildren; she became an outspoken advocate, fighting against what she sees as a modern 'residential school' system represented by group homes. Through her involvement with organizations like 'Moms Stop The Harm' and support from compassionate individuals she calls 'Ministry Angels', Chantel has become a beacon of hope for many.
This episode is a deep dive into the complexities of the child apprehension process, the importance of community support, and the relentless fight for family. If you're looking for a story that combines raw emotion with inspiring determination, this one's for you.