It Was Fire That Saved Me | The Recovery Story of Derek Racette.

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Join this channel to get access our uncensored content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC076hYj43girxSFFFTq_jvA/join At three years old, Derek Racette from Indian Head, SK. burned a house trailer to the ground — the same trailer where he had been sexually assaulted by a family member. Decades later, after years of addiction, violence, and loss, he finally understood why. Derek’s story traces a lifetime of pain, power, and redemption — from growing up in a home filled with addiction and violence, to becoming a teacher, drug dealer, and eventually a man on the edge of suicide. His daughter’s fentanyl overdose nearly ended his life, but instead became the beginning of his recovery. Through detox, ceremony, and the rediscovery of his Métis spirituality, Derek found healing in the teachings of the tipi, the drum, and his culture. What began as an act of destruction became a path toward light, service, and rebirth. This conversation is raw and unfiltered — a look at trauma, resilience, and what it takes to survive when the fire inside has burned everything else away. ============= Buy us a coffee! buymeacoffee.com/hardknoxtalks ============= Sponsors + Social Links SEIU-West: https://www.seiuwest.ca/ Hard Knox Talks: https://hardknoxtalks.com Parenting in the Storm: https://www.hardknoxtalks.com/parenting-in-the-storm Wellness News: https://qrco.de/bbapw8 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hardknoxtalks/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hardknoxtalks?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hardknoxtalkspodcast/ Bunny Hugs and Mental Health - https://linktr.ee/bunnyhugspodcast ============== For business or speaking inquiries: [email protected] ============== Find Derek on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/fuzzicile ============== Chapters 00:00:00 – Burning the trailer at age three 00:00:26 – Growing up in Indian Head 00:02:35 – Early drinking and belonging 00:05:00 – Weed, violence, and teenage chaos 00:07:38 – Psychedelics, music, and escape 00:08:31 – Stepdad’s death and cocaine use 00:10:00 – Selling for a gang 00:12:19 – From cocaine to crack 00:15:00 – Depression, isolation, and loss 00:16:57 – Love, addiction, and suicidal thoughts 00:18:17 – Police intervention and first attempt 00:20:00 – Relapse and second attempt 00:22:28 – Daughter’s overdose and downward spiral 00:25:02 – The moment he chose to live 00:27:16 – Detox, dope sickness, and surrender 00:30:17 – Meeting NA and finding humility 00:32:37 – Spiritual experiences in recovery 00:34:38 – Making amends and reconciliation 00:37:54 – Tipi teachings and spiritual awakening 00:40:35 – Remembering the fire and early trauma 00:43:10 – Treatment, conflict, and guidance from Spirit 00:47:49 – Reconnection with Creator and healing grief 00:50:01 – Learning to live again through spirit and recovery 00:52:24 – Teaching, healing, and carrying the fire forward