Who we are

Amelia:
A mother of a daughter born in late 2018, Amelia was surprised at how Post-Partum Depression snuck up to her a few months after her daughter was born.  It wasn't until the recognition of her partner & a first panic attack when she sought out some help.  She tried everything, including adding kimchi to her diet, and eventually pieced together a network that was able to help with recovery.

A resident of Squamish, Amelia enjoys her dogs, beer, biking, and being in nature.  She is a primary care nurse educator by profession, and a beginner woodworker by hobby.  She lives by the river with her partner Sean, daughter, and two dogs (Ilala and Arrow).   Sometimes she makes moderately inappropriate jokes, and is terribly concerned about issues of social justice and stigma that plague our society.  She loves to bring people together.  This picture was (clearly) taken before she became a mother.

Mandy

Antje

Maria:

Maria was born in Squamish and stayed there to raise her three kids. A stay at home Mom who over the years has facilitated countless recovery groups and has always had an open door policy in her home. When her kids were young Maria experienced major depression and anxiety with the help of her husband and Dr has come our the other side. She tragically lost her husband at age 45 and was forced to raise her kids on her own. Through her lived experience Maria has helped and supported many people over the years through their mental health journey. She has also spent many hours caring for palliative patients and their families. Currently she fills her time with her five grandchildren, cooking Italian food, hiking and playing scrabble. 

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