Transformations

I first attended Transformations T66 to support my younger sibling. At that time, I wasn’t there for myself, and I wasn’t ready to do the work I needed to do.

For years, I struggled with addiction and spent ten years in a toxic relationship. I had two daughters, a home, and so much to live for, but my girls witnessed violence and abuse that they should never have experienced.

In April 2026, my daughters were taken from my care. After losing them, my addiction became worse. I overdosed three times and had to be revived. I also reached a point where I wanted to end my life.

But I’m still here. And I reached a moment when I knew I was sick and tired of being sick and tired. I wanted to live. I wanted to get sober, heal, and bring my daughters home.

I started asking for help and advocating for myself. That decision brought me back to Transformations for T85. This time, I was there for me.

At T85, I met my Transformations family. I began doing the work for myself, facing what I had been carrying and making changes in my life. I completed the program and the 30-day challenge, and I kept going with my recovery. It wasn’t easy, but I was determined to keep moving forward, for myself and for my girls.

Transformations helped me on my path to sobriety and supported me as I worked to get my daughters back. The lead team stood beside me, including attending a meeting to speak about the work I had done through the program. Having that support meant so much to me. I was doing the work, and I had people who could speak to that and stand with me.

On September 18, 2026, my daughters were legally returned to my care.

Later that month, I returned to Transformations for T87, this time as a coach. Being there for others opened my eyes and my heart again. There were happy tears, moments of connection, and so much to be grateful for. I felt proud and honoured that people trusted me enough to open up and work with me.

Transformations helped change my life. I chose to show up, do the work, and keep going, and the support I received helped me get sober and bring my girls home.

As a reminder to stay on the good path, I got a tattoo on my left forearm that says “Play Life @ a 10,” with a warrior arrow in the Transformations colours.

I AM A FORGIVING, PEACEFUL WOMAN!

- Liza Nooski

Today at T-87, we pause to honour the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 🧡