At 43, alcohol had completely isolated Christian from the outside world. A former hotel general manager, he spent his days alone in his room drinking, his only connection to the outside world being the errands he ran for his mother. Following his stay at Villa Saint-Léonard and the Portage’s Employment Reintegration Centre, Christian completely transformed his life. Today, he owns his own restaurant "La p'tite souris" in Trait-Carré, Charlesbourg: "It's incredible, this restaurant shouldn't even exist. When I look at where I started from, from nothing, I can't believe it."
Social isolation and loss of motivation are among the most devastating consequences of alcohol addiction. Excessive consumption can lead to a complete breakdown of social connections, job loss, and suicidal thoughts. Fortunately, with the right support and appropriate resources, it is possible to rebuild one's life and find meaning in existence again.
Read Christian's full journey in Mylène Moisan's article for « Le Soleil »: Une «p'tite souris» et un homme or in Marianne White's article for the « Journal de Québec »: Après avoir touché le fond du baril, il se relève pour créer les meilleurs «grilled cheese» à Québec.
Cover photo credit: Caroline Grégoire/Le Soleil
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