The grind of battling addiction is all-encompassing and can be exhausting. There is little margin for error. If someone fighting for their sobriety drops out of their fighting stance, lets their guard down, their monster opponent takes more ground. Jessica keeps her gloves on, fists up. She keeps battling. What helps? Community. Knowing she is cared for. Taking time to colour, engage in beading and look for work. A Christmas gift? That lands like encouragement from the ringside coach and a cup of delicious cold water in between rounds before the bell.