Kristin Ditzel Acupuncture

When I was younger, like so many of us I was mesmerized by Craig Kelly. Moving to Nelson right after Jan 20th you could feel the community in mourning. I have been holding on to this book for awhile. Reading about the tragedy that altered so many lives can feel like peaking into a private diary. I finally picked it up and didn’t put it down for two days. Reading late into the night. What a beautiful gift Craig was to everyone.

I have been avoiding this platform lately because it takes me out of a healthy mindset and keeps me from showing up in a positive way for those that I love. Having a controversial disability and knowing that no one will ever be held accountable has pushed my limits of acceptance. The companies and governments responsible will never take ownership over the lives they have destroyed and that just is what it is. It is exhausting to fight, and exhausting to share. But, today I heard of a devastating loss to our community. It has been five years and the injured are still suffering. I owe my life to my family and friends for getting me the treatments that have gotten me this far and surrounding me with love and pulling me out of the darkness. I am one of the very few Canadians who has any support. It takes weekly physiotherapy, acupuncture, chiropractic care, osteopathy and monthly functional medicine appointments to keep me stable. Last week my spinal swelling meant my legs stopped working. If I didn’t have a supportive doctor on speed dial to get me on the right medication this relapse would have been much worse. I didn’t freak out when it happened this time. I know I have a team to get me through it. My life is completely altered but I am surrounded by support. Very few people have that privilege. It is not lost on me how lucky I am to be alive every day.
To my injured friends you are in my hearts tonight. I know this one hurts. I am sorry that I have been hiding. You are in my prayers. I love you all so much.