Eight years after her first appearance, Christine Cloutier of Florida returns to share how her life has unfolded living with degenerative disc disease, ankylosing spondylitis, and the aftermath of a double mastectomy. In this candid conversation, she opens up about her current struggles, the life-changing role of cannabis in her pain management, and the strength it takes to live in chronic pain every day. This is a powerful update from a resilient voice who continues to fight for access, dignity, and healing.
00:38 – Christine returns after 8 years to update us on her journey
01:25 – Florida’s cannabis laws, her desire to grow her own, and why smoking isn’t an option
03:23 – How cannabis saved her life and helped her get off dangerous pharmaceuticals
05:01 – Frustration with anti-cannabis stigma and “sky is falling” attitudes
06:43 – Her conditions are degenerative and genetically rooted
09:13 – A horrific experience with radiofrequency nerve burning
11:45 – A lifetime of pain and the moment she discovered cannabis as relief
13:50 – The lasting pain from her double mastectomy and implant regret
15:06 – Cannabis helps her mentally cope when nothing else works
17:19 – Thoughts of suicide and the only thing that’s kept her going
20:00 – Genetic issues, scar tissue buildup, and more surgeries
23:03 – Rejecting pharmaceuticals and advocating for root-cause solutions
25:40 – Years of pushing through pain, depression, and learning her limits
28:10 – Using Rick Simpson Oil and the importance of full-spectrum products
29:44 – Why the ability to grow her own medicine would change her life
30:28 – Housing restrictions and her dream indoor grow plan
31:20 – Closing thoughts and a heartfelt thank you