Submitted by Candy D. from Ontario, Canada

I am 38 years old. I am a musician, a content creator, a wife, and a mother.

I am from Ontario, Canada, and have been dealing with pain, grief, the MS hug, anxiety, depression, PTSD, stress, and migraines for many years.

I felt debilitated and not present in my life

I was struggling with chronic pain, deep grieving, inability to focus, and MS symptoms, and that caused me to feel debilitated at times and not present in my life.

Grief took a toll

Before I started my Cannabis journey, I was heavily grieving the death of my parents, all the while trying to navigate being a new mom. I was newly diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, and my body was bombarded with symptoms that made everything hard.

I was using MS medications that thankfully stopped my body from further attacks, but I was not on anything for the pain or symptoms I was experiencing. I was struggling.

Grateful for guidance

Andrea Meharg (Reveal Cannabis) was the first person to coach me about my Cannabis use. Then I was lucky enough to have her as a teacher!

Dr. Becky Brown has been a considerable influence on my Cannabis journey! She has coached me for over a year now and offers constant support.

Unapologetically honest

I never really struggled with the stigma around Cannabis myself. Since I decided to use it as a medicine for my symptoms, I have been unapologetically honest about it. I'm grateful that I can do that.

How Cannabis helps me

The way I use Cannabis to deal with my symptoms is that I take CBD oil in the mornings that I purchase. I take THC oil later in the day that I make myself.

I have found that these things have helped my MS hug symptoms tremendously, helped decrease my pain, allowed me to sleep, relieved the anxiety, and helped me to be present in my life.

The space and ability to start my healing

Before incorporating Cannabis for my condition, I was feeling lost and overwhelmed.

After incorporating Cannabis to address my health issues, I felt free, able, and relieved!

Cannabis gave me the space and ability to start any healing. It changed my life!

This is Candy’s personal story and not meant to be medical advice. It is for informational purposes.

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