Rebekah BT

Rebekah, a first-time author and passionate writer, was born and raised in the vibrant city of Montreal, Quebec. However, her journey eventually led her to settle in the beautiful coastal city of Vancouver, British Columbia. Having always had a deep love for music, Rebekah initially pursued a career in the music industry. She worked on various projects and immersed herself in the creative process, but her path would soon take an unexpected turn. The devastating loss of many friends to drug addiction shook her to the core and ignited a profound desire within her to make a difference.

Motivated by her personal experiences and fueled by her compassion for those struggling with addiction, Rebekah decided to shift gears and dedicate her life to helping people in need. In 2021, she embarked on a new journey as an Outreach Worker in the Downtown Eastside, a neighbourhood in Vancouver known for its challenges with poverty, homelessness, and drug addiction.

Rebekah's work on the front lines of the addiction crisis exposed her to the harsh realities and heart-wrenching stories of individuals battling with substance abuse. Despite her best efforts to provide support and assistance, she encountered traumatic events that left a profound impact on her own well-being. It was during this challenging period that Rebekah recognized the healing power of writing.

Finding solace and catharsis in the written word, Rebekah took a hiatus from her outreach work to focus on her personal healing and embarked on a new path as an author. Drawing from her experiences and the stories she had witnessed, she began writing a novel that blended fiction with elements of truth. Recognizing the potential impact of her words, Rebekah poured her heart and soul into the project, dedicating herself to raising awareness and breaking the stigma surrounding drug addiction.

After just four months of intense dedication and tireless writing sessions, Rebekah completed her first novel. The characters' names were changed to protect their identities, but the story itself was rooted in the authentic events and emotions she had encountered throughout her journey. At the age of 33, Rebekah found herself at the beginning of an unplanned writing career, driven by her desire to shed light on the reality of addiction and inspire open conversations about it.

Through her debut novel, Rebekah aimed to challenge preconceived notions, educate society, and foster empathy for those affected by addiction while bringing knowledge to the fentanyl and opioid crisis.