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Lorie (she/her)

Coach, Pierre

Now that she’s in recovery, Lorie doesn’t feel like she needs to hide anymore. She gets to experience her emotions and have meaningful conversations. She’s committed to helping others build their confidence, self-love and success in life.

Coach type: Person with addiction

Coaching since: 2025

Lived experience:
I grew up in a loving home with my grandparents on the reservation. When I was 13, I was sexually assaulted while away from home. I felt so much shame, and I carried that ugliness with me for a long time. I started smoking marijuana and eventually struggled with cocaine and meth.

Later in life, I was indicted on meth charges and served a 10-year federal prison sentence. After my release, I realized that I lacked a mentor who understood what I was going through. Today, I am that mentor. 

Professional background:
While in prison, I studied to become a drug treatment specialist, was certified as a Universal HVAC Technician and facilitated several classes on recovery, mental health and suicide prevention.

Expertise:
Incarceration, grief in sobriety, sexual trauma

Interests:
I live in the country, so I’m lucky to get to walk and bike with my dog in all kinds of weather. I like going to the gym and weightlifting. I also sew Native American regalia for family members.


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