Helen Burnham: Avalon Recovery SocietyHelen Burnham: Avalon Recovery Society
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As the co-founder of Avalon Recovery Society, Helen Burnham knows all too well the unique challenges women face when battling drug and alcohol addiction. In 1990, Helen and her co-founder opened the first . For over 30 years, It continues to be a...
14:51•30 Sept 2021
Helen Burnham: Building a Sanctuary for Women in Recovery
“I think that I would say: open your heart and embrace that little person inside yourself and listen to her intuition and not be afraid to act on it.”
Imagine facing the battle of addiction and finding a haven where your struggles are understood and shared. Helen Burnham, co-founder of Avalon Women's Centre, knows this journey intimately. In this episode, Helen sits down with host Leanne Utendale to share her story of overcoming addiction and the birth of a sanctuary for women in recovery.
Since opening its doors in 1990, Avalon Women's Centre in Vancouver has been a warm, inviting space for women to share their stories without judgment, surrounded by others who have walked similar paths. Helen's candid discussion covers the unique challenges women face in addiction, the importance of embracing intuition, and learning to cope with life on life's terms. Her journey is not just one of personal transformation but also of creating a community where hope and recovery flourish.
Whether you're navigating your own recovery or supporting someone who is, Helen's story is a beacon of resilience and renewal.
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