In her new book "Addiction Inoculation," Jessica Lahey writes that to stay sober and keep her sons from repeating her mistakes, she would have to banish secrets and shame and establish open, honest and transparent communication.
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After a decade of alcoholism, I m working to make sure my boys don t repeat my mistakes
Jessica Lahey, The Washington Post
April 6, 2021
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I got sober nearly eight years ago, after about a decade of very well-camouflaged alcoholism. My husband and two sons may have been unaware of what I was up to when their backs were turned, but without their knowledge or consent, I d forced them to participate in my lies, obfuscation and evasion. Worse, I d replicated the part of my childhood I hated most, the parts where my sister and I were not allowed to talk about the alcoholism that took up so much space in our small childhood home, not even as our resentment over its outsize role increased.
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Three local businesses are getting a financial kick from the federal government.
$848,748 is being made available through FedNor’s Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation program which officials say will help create jobs, expand operations, enhance competitiveness and boost profitability.
The Companies
Thunder Bay Hydraulics Incorporated
Heartbeat Hot Sauce Company
“Expanding into the commercial hydraulic scissor lift market is a game changer for our company,” says Jamie Crozier, the Manager of Thunder Bay Hydraulics. “The support from FedNor is allowing us to expand our product line and upgrade our facilities. We fully expect this expansion will allow us double our annual sales and production, helping to take our business to new heights.”
While many businesses, particularly in the food industry, have had to scale back their operations or close down since the pandemic started, one, Pinetree Catering, stands out - the local company opened a new location on Dec. 8, 2020.
Nomad on Bay Street took over the location where Scandinavian Deli used to be. There is already a Nomad at the airport, but that location has been quiet since the pandemic curtailed travel.
“We wanted to open before the Christmas rush,” co-owner Shawna Deagle explains. “It’s a busy time of year, with people looking for Christmas gifts and sending meals to families.”