“None of this would be possible if I didn’t get clean off hard core drugs 18 years ago. I am forever grateful to be in a spiritual program of recovery, which taught me to navigate my life without the use of drugs. For years I struggled with believing in myself and being good enough. However, through the healing process my self-esteem and self-confidence developed. I am so thankful I never gave up on myself (had many false starts) and kept putting one foot in front of the other. Lost dreams do awaken. My debut album is dedicated to you all, especially the ones going through darkness. I’m living proof change is possible. Please know that no feeling is final and please reach out if things become unbearable.”

— Chantelle Marie