Consumer Assistance Program at the University of Vermont
Powerful words by Rabbi Amy Small and others speaking out against hate on the steps of Burligton City Hall. Showing up, standing together and demonstrating that love & unity & equality can overcome hate were some of the messages today. We have a lot of work to do on this, but these public demonstrations of solidarity are key action steps. Thank you to the @Pridecentervt, Zedek Synagogue and others for organizing.
Today members of the Vermont Recovery Network are in the Capital speaking with lawmakers. I was honored to speak with this group. The people working to help Vermonters in recovery, I cannot thank you enough for your commitment to our community. To those folks currently in recovery - thank you too.These are the hardest battles but I see your strength and I am with you. We should not be defined by the worst moments of our lives, and people deserve not only a second chance, but a third and fourth and fifth chance. This disease impacts almost every Vermont family I know, so let’s move past the shame, past the stigma, hold our heads up high and fight for the health and happiness we all deserve.