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First Lady of North Dakota. Wife of @dougburgum . In recovery for 22 years. Heart full of gratitude. @Recovery_ND | @bhishealth | @hazldnbettyford

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First Lady Kathryn Burgum

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22 years sober today. I sometimes think of my life as before and after. This photo is before I started talking about the shame and stigma of my story. 15 years in recovery at that time. Most people did not know anything about my struggle with a brain disease.

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First Lady Kathryn Burgum

7 years

I encourage everyone to watch this event celebrating the achievements and ongoing work of women leaders at the Federal and State levels. I will be sitting on the next panel discussing healthcare and the opioid epidemic at 1:10pm Central Time. Watch live:

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20 years sober today. Sharing my story makes the shame recede from the shores, keeps stigma at bay, and reminds me to be grateful for every difficult day I have conquered to be where I am now. The journey is never over, but I know I have a community of support behind me.

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6 years

17 years sober today. The smile is all about gratitude. Grateful for each sober day, grateful to everyone who has helped me along the way, grateful for the opportunity to serve. #EndTheStigma #RecoveryReinvented

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2 years

21 years of sobriety today! Deeply grateful…..to embrace who I really am, for those who love me, lift me up, show me possibility, and for another day of sobriety. Keep loving those surrounded by addiction, no matter how hard it is. Never give up hope for recovery!

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5 years

Grateful for every place I am able to enjoy, especially beautiful North Dakota. Grateful for all the wonderful and amazing people I meet on this journey and grateful for this 18-year sobriety birthday today. Recovery is possible. I am a face and voice of recovery.

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First Lady Kathryn Burgum

7 years

Gratitude for 16 years in recovery. Treatment works and recovery is possible. Help me eliminate the shame and stigma of the disease of addiction by talking about it. #faceofrecovery #reppinrecovery

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4 years

19 years sober today. Hope can inspire us to do the impossible and carry us through the difficult times. So grateful for not losing hope when I needed it most. Thank you to so many who helped me along the way, and still today.

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First Lady Kathryn Burgum

3 years

Congratulations to @Coach_Entz , the players, and the entire staff of @NDSUfootball on winning their 9th #FCSChampionship title in 11 years! Special shout out to @PSproles for his role in powering a dominant offensive performance. This First Lady is your biggest fan! #GoBison

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8 years

Addiction is my top priority. Together we can work toward solutions for this terrible disease

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First Lady Kathryn Burgum

6 years

Thank you @VanJones68 for your efforts to build empathy and understanding related to crime and incarceration - you are changing the narrative! #WeTheStates

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2 months

Happy Birthday, Doug! I am so grateful for you. Life with you has been a wild ride! @GovDougBurgum

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5 years

Demi Lovato’s inspirational national anthem performance is a powerful reminder that recovery transforms lives! Over a year removed from Narcan saving her life after an accidental overdose, she is capping a year of recovery by performing in #SuperBowlLIV ! #StompOutStigmaSunday

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Demi Lovato belts out comeback Super Bowl 2020 anthem

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1 year

This is why I #CelebrateRecovery . 💜 #RecoveryMonth #RecoveryReinvented #RecoveryND

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6 years

Someone told @MissAmerica Cara Mund that she would never get into an Ivy League school. She graduated from @BrownUniversity and became ND’s first Miss America. Dare to dream big like Cara! #reppinND

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4 years

This Independence Day we celebrate with gratitude the many freedoms available to us. Wishing everyone a safe and happy Fourth of July!

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First Lady Kathryn Burgum

3 years

Congratulations to the @LamoureuxTwins on being recognized as the 45th and 46th Rough Rider Award Recipients! These two are champions on the ice, champions for gender equity, and champions to the great state of North Dakota!

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First Lady Kathryn Burgum

6 years

National #DayOfEmpathy generates empathy on a massive scale for the millions of Americans impacted by the criminal justice system. With so many of these fellow citizens also impacted by the disease of addiction, @cut_50 is creating space for dialogue and understanding!

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First Lady Kathryn Burgum

4 years

Happy birthday to this extraordinary guy! So grateful for your encouragement and support. Thank you for making our life together memorable and epic. May the adventures continue! Love and best wishes ❤️.

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First Lady Kathryn Burgum

6 years

Ryan is an inspiration and living proof that there is always hope for recovery. Thanks for your courage and humility. You are helping to #EndTheStigma

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8 years

I'm in awe of humanity, you all help transform a life I felt was hopeless. #askforhelp @TranscendSL #Grateful

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5 years

You are a cool cat with an even cooler kilt! Every day with you is a gift and an adventure. Happy Birthday, Governor @DougBurgum !

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First Lady Kathryn Burgum

2 years

I am thrilled to announce Jonathan Holth as the newest Managing Director of the Office of @RecoveryReinvented . A respected community builder, person in long-term recovery, and a past Recovery Reinvented speaker. (1/3)

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First Lady Kathryn Burgum

7 years

So excited to connect with two pioneers of anti-stigma advocacy with @RyanForRecovery and @GarrettHade ! These guys are rockstars who #recoveroutloud and inspire others to do the same through #VoicesProject

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First Lady Kathryn Burgum

6 years

@RobLowe Thank you for being open about your journey and for being a face of recovery, helping to end stigma. #EndTheStigma #recoveryreinvented

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First Lady Kathryn Burgum

5 years

Congratulations to the @jimmiemvb team on some historic firsts - claiming ND’s first @NAIA men’s volleyball match ever played in the state & their first home win! Shout out to head coach & past #RecoveryReinvented speaker, Riley Salmon, on leading his team to a 3-0 sweep!

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8 years

Great to visit with @ChrisChristie today-his initiatives making a positive impact on addiction in NJ. I am excited to follow his lead in ND.

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First Lady Kathryn Burgum

6 years

When I decided to be open about my addiction and recovery, I had no idea of the gifts that would show up in my life as a result. It was truly a privilege to meet Jason of @themensgroomer . His outreach recovery work saves lives. #EndTheStigma #RecoveryReinvented

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First Lady Kathryn Burgum

7 years

Thanks @joshduhamel for the intro to @RyanDLeaf , who is keynoting @F5ProjectOrg : Erasing Stigma event Oct. 19 in Fargo. Get your tix today!

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5 years

. @RileySalmon4 , a 2008 Olympic Gold Medalist for @usavolleyball & current @JimmieKnight Men’s Volleyball Head Coach, battled addiction throughout his career. Through his faith, he has found recovery & is giving back to the community that believes in him! #StompOutStigmaSunday

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First Lady Kathryn Burgum

7 years

Wishing everyone a safe and relaxing happy holidays! In this special time of year, do your part to advocate for others who may be struggling during the holidays and continue to foster a community of empathy, support, and peace.

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7 years

Love these girls @Tigirlily . So talented and gracious.

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First Lady Kathryn Burgum

4 years

So fun to be interviewed today by Zoe, the Founder of Brainy Ladies! She is an incredible example of youth leadership and innovation in ND. As a freshman in high school, she is chasing her dream of empowering women and getting young girls involved in the STEM field!

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First Lady Kathryn Burgum

6 years

Gov. @DougBurgum and I, in partnership with @Recovery_ND and @DakotaMedFdn , are excited to launch the #YESChallenge to enable ND students to eliminate stigma around addiction & mental health conditions! To learn more or apply for the challenge, visit .

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First Lady Kathryn Burgum

3 years

Merry Christmas! Wishing everyone a safe, happy, and connected holiday with your family, friends, and loved ones!

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First Lady Kathryn Burgum

6 years

Honored and grateful to receive the Pillar of Excellence award for recovery from @AddictionPolicy Forum. ND will continue to serve as a leader in eliminating the shame and stigma of addiction, and making recovery possible for all who seek it. #RecoveryReinvented #APFfamilyday

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6 years

Thank you for your hard work on recovery @FirstLadyND ! Congratulations on receiving the Pillar of Excellence for recovery! #APFfamilyday

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First Lady Kathryn Burgum

7 years

Thank you, . @RepKevinCramer for meeting with me today to discuss reducing the shame and stigma of addiction #RecoveryReinvented

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First Lady Kathryn Burgum

5 years

A great opportunity for anyone visiting the @NDStateFair ! Visit the ND Behavioral Health Division booth to receive free Narcan and helpful information on who is at risk for an opioid overdose. "Be Prepared. Get Naloxone. Save a Life." - @Surgeon_General

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First Lady Kathryn Burgum

6 years

I am so grateful to serve the citizens of our great state, as we pursue innovative solutions to #endthestigma of addiction and build recovery support in community. Gov. @DougBurgum and I thank everyone who committed to turning dialogue into action today at #RecoveryReinvented !

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First Lady Kathryn Burgum

4 years

Honored to be at The @WhiteHouse today using my voice to eliminate the shame and stigma of addiction and advocate for recovery-friendly workplaces! #RecoveryWorks #RecoveryMonth Watch the livestream of the roundtable starting soon here:

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First Lady Kathryn Burgum

3 years

Honored to meet with Director of the @ONDCP , @DrGupta46 , to share the work we're doing in North Dakota to end the stigma of addiction through storytelling and science.

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First Lady Kathryn Burgum

6 years

Congratulations to my alma mater, @jhs_nd , on your undefeated 27-0 State Championship! As history shows, I’ve always been passionate about cheering on the Blue Jays!

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First Lady Kathryn Burgum

7 years

With today’s announcement of the Office of Recovery Reinvented, North Dakota will have a resource dedicated to eliminating the shame and stigma of addiction. This office will promote advocacy, education, and sustainable programs #RecoveryReinvented

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First Lady Kathryn Burgum

3 years

Congratulations to @JonathanHolth on celebrating 13 years of recovery today! A courageous advocate for recovery, he continues to share his story and encourage others to support recovery in the workplace. Grateful for his leadership on the #RecoveryReinvented Advisory Council!

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First Lady Kathryn Burgum

7 years

@DougBurgum and I always enjoy welcoming @BillGates back to North Dakota. Thank you, Bill, for discussing how we tackle addiction in ND.

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First Lady Kathryn Burgum

7 years

Grateful to join team of visionaries as trustee of @hazldnbettyford in pursuit of eliminating the shame and stigma of the disease of addiction! Our shared vision will bring advocacy and hope to those struggling in ND and across the nation.

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First Lady Kathryn Burgum

3 years

Today, I was grateful to meet the Nation’s Doctor, @Surgeon_General Vivek Murthy, whose words gave credibility to the dire need to end stigma and treat addiction like the disease it is. I look forward to the ways we can partner to ensure those in or seeking recovery have a voice!

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First Lady Kathryn Burgum

4 years

To paraphrase Theodore Roosevelt: “It is not the critic who counts, not the man who points out how the strong man stumbled, or where the doer of deeds could have done better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena.”

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First Lady Kathryn Burgum

5 years

Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving! This holiday season, I am thankful for 17 years of recovery and everyone across our great state who are working to eliminate the shame and stigma of the disease of addiction and taking meaningful steps to help make recovery possible.

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First Lady Kathryn Burgum

3 years

Excited for this smart, beautiful, and talented graduate, @golusjilee , for committing to @HastingsCollege ! Your tireless dedication to excellence on the track, inside the classroom, and throughout our community is inspiring. Best wishes! So grateful for you! ❤️

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First Lady Kathryn Burgum

5 years

“I struggle outside the pool, and that’s what makes me human.” Inspired by @MichaelPhelps ’ honesty & courage in sharing his struggles with mental health at the @SADDnation National Conference. His example shows youth that it’s okay to not be okay and together we can end stigma!

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First Lady Kathryn Burgum

5 years

Bobby Ryan of the Ottawa @Senators is proof that reaching out for help is a courageous act. By sharing his story, he is breaking down the barriers of stigma and showing people that it is okay to seek support! #ReppinRecovery

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SI NHL

5 years

Bobby Ryan just completed 100 days of sobriety. In his first game back in Ottawa he recorded a hat trick and got the standing ovation of a lifetime 🙌 (via @BradyTrett )

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7 years

Grateful for the opportunity to be back in my hometown talking about eliminating the stigma of addiction. Thanks U of J! #reppinrecovery #endthestigma #recoveryreinvented

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University of Jamestown

7 years

We’d like to give a big Jimmie #ThankYou to the First Lady of North Dakota, Kathryn Helgaas Burgum, for being our guest speaker on Reinventing Recovery!

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First Lady Kathryn Burgum

6 years

So excited to be spending time with this group of driven North Dakota leaders - collaborating on solutions to eliminate stigma and increase access to recovery. #BRSSTACS #RecoveryReinvented

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First Lady Kathryn Burgum

7 years

Grateful for work of Judith and team @HopeManorND to help men, women and families on the road to recovery. At 17, Kaydee is an inspiration and example of the miracle of recovery. The faces of recovery can help eliminate the stigma of the disease of addiction.

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First Lady Kathryn Burgum

5 years

Congratulations to these two inspiring leaders and their recovery milestones! @adamjaymartin celebrated six years on April 29 and @JonFromForks is celebrating 11 years today. Grateful for their many contributions to our entire state as faces & voices of recovery! #ReppinRecovery

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First Lady Kathryn Burgum

7 years

Getting excited to rep the red jackets for #GivingHeartsDay !

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Impact Foundation

7 years

We are incredibly grateful that @DougBurgum & @FirstLadyND support #nonprofits and are so dedicated to reinventing recovery from #addiction . Be on the lookout for them in their red #GivingHeartsDay jackets! #countme #DMFannualmeeting

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First Lady Kathryn Burgum

4 years

Thank you @FLOTUS for your leadership to shine a spotlight on the nation's addiction crisis and for helping to eliminate stigma by recognizing that addiction is a disease that does not pay attention to race, age, or socioeconomic status.

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First Lady Kathryn Burgum

7 years

Grateful to join community leaders from across the state at the 2017 ND Behavioral Health Conference this morning #RecoveryReinvented #NDPol

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First Lady Kathryn Burgum

7 years

Grateful for the work of Lorraine Davis and the Native American Development Center helping those struggling to get back on their feet.

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First Lady Kathryn Burgum

4 years

I look at you and the world disappears. So grateful for the love, joy and adventure you bring to my life. Thanks for being you and being mine. Happy Valentine’s Day.

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First Lady Kathryn Burgum

4 years

Join us online for #RecoveryReinvented on Oct. 28th! We will hear from amazing speakers including @drdrew and @david_sheff , share information and resources, and inspire others with hopeful stories of recovery! Reserve your space for this free event at .

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First Lady Kathryn Burgum

7 years

So grateful to be invited to tomorrow’s White House Women’s Event to participate in the critical discussions that affect all Americans. Through collaboration with empowered leaders, we can drive meaningful change and end the shame and stigma of addiction

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First Lady Kathryn Burgum

7 years

Erasing stigma is the first step in creating a supportive culture around the disease of addiction. Thank you @SanfordHealth for promoting education and understanding.

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First Lady Kathryn Burgum

7 years

Recovery Reinvented: an initiative focused on #addictionnoshame in #NorthDakota . Join the governor & me on Sept. 26:

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First Lady Kathryn Burgum

6 years

ICYMI: @JonFromForks , co-owner of the @TheToastedFrog , has been a beacon of hope for those battling addiction in ND. He is a shining example of how sharing our personal stories can #endthestigma of addiction. #StompOutStigmaSunday #RecoveryReinvented

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First Lady Kathryn Burgum

5 years

Two years ago I gave one of my first talks as First Lady to this inspiring group of leaders. Today I was honored to celebrate the Grand Forks Youth Commission and their #WeAreYES initiative, which eliminates stigma by creating opportunities for conversation! #YESChallenge

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First Lady Kathryn Burgum

4 years

Happy Father’s Day to all wonderful Dads including mine, Maynard Helgaas. Thanks for sharing your wisdom, kindness and love.

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First Lady Kathryn Burgum

7 years

I’m excited to join recovery advocates from across North Dakota and the nation at #RecoveryReinvented today!

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Recovery Reinvented

7 years

What to expect at tomorrow's #RecoveryReinvented via this article from @bistrib :

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First Lady Kathryn Burgum

7 years

Grateful for the opportunity to chair this talented Advisory Council as we eliminate the shame and stigma of the disease of addiction. This diverse group brings expertise, lived experience, and a commitment to making a difference. #RecoveryReinvented

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First Lady Kathryn Burgum

2 years

Happy Birthday, @DougBurgum ! It’s not about the destinations in life, it’s all about the ride. Thanks for making this ride with you fascinating, fun, and full of unconditional love! ❤️

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First Lady Kathryn Burgum

3 years

Celebrated Governor @DougBurgum ’s birthday over the weekend! Best wishes to you as you begin another trip around the sun! So grateful for you. ❤️

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First Lady Kathryn Burgum

7 years

Please join @DougBurgum and I at Recovery Reinvented Sep. 26 for important conversations about innovative recovery!

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First Lady Kathryn Burgum

4 years

Governor @DougBurgum and I wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a happy, safe, and connected holiday season!

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First Lady Kathryn Burgum

6 years

Thank you, @NatlGovsAssoc , for bringing together the first spouses to learn from each other and for the opportunity to share the great work that is happening in North Dakota to eliminate the stigma of addiction.

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First Lady Kathryn Burgum

5 years

Thank you to everyone for the kind birthday wishes! Grateful for the continual encouragement and support on this incredible journey!

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Gov. Doug Burgum

5 years

Wishing @FirstLadyND a fantastic Happy Birthday! Grateful for your courage and inspired by your work to make a difference every day!

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First Lady Kathryn Burgum

7 years

So inspired by the courage and leadership of the students at @MissionHSLV -- the first publicly funded recovery high school in the nation. #reppinrecovery #endthestigma #highschoolheros #APGLasVegas

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First Lady Kathryn Burgum

6 years

I am grateful for every day of my recovery. It’s up to me to hold true to this path every day, and it’s made even more possible through the support of my friends and family, recovery advocates across the nation, and my biggest supporter - Gov. @DougBurgum ! #StompOutStigmaSunday

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'It's up to me': North Dakota’s first lady talks about her recovery, in advance of Fargo addiction event

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First Lady Kathryn Burgum

4 years

By eliminating the shame and stigma surrounding the disease of addiction in the workplace – we can create cultures that empower recovery, increase productivity, and save lives. #RecoveryMonth #RecoveryWorks #RecoveryReinvented #EndTheStigma Photo Credit: @WhiteHouse

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First Lady Kathryn Burgum

5 years

Humbled to introduce my friend and mentor, @wcmnow , at @TEDxFargo . William’s advocacy & story inspired me to open up about my own recovery journey and work to end the stigma surrounding addiction. He is a shining example of the hope and promise of recovery! #TEDxFargoForward

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First Lady Kathryn Burgum

2 years

My mom was the first female auctioneer in North Dakota. She had the courage to follow her dream. Thanks for leading the way, Mom. Happy Mother’s Day to everyone who provides a compassionate, nurturing, and safe environment for children to thrive!

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First Lady Kathryn Burgum

5 years

What an exciting day in Brookings, SD for @CollegeGameDay ! This historic rivalry between @NDSUfootball and @GoJacksFB embodies the strength and competitive spirit of our two great states. Cheering for an emphatic Bison win today with Governor @DougBurgum ! #GoBison

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First Lady Kathryn Burgum

5 years

Thank you @RepArmstrongND for inviting me to share my story & how we can #endthestigma of addiction across our nation to the Freshman Working Group on Addiction. These elected representatives are so passionate about creating supportive cultures for recovery! #RecoveryReinvented

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First Lady Kathryn Burgum

8 years

Meeting with @DougBurgum and William Moyers of Hazelden Betty Ford-a visionary on fighting addiction.

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First Lady Kathryn Burgum

4 years

Today kicks off #NationalRecoveryMonth ! Grateful to be 18 years in recovery and using my voice to eliminate the stigma surrounding addiction. Follow me and @Recovery_ND throughout the month as we celebrate the inspirational faces and voices who are reinventing recovery!

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First Lady Kathryn Burgum

5 years

My employer played a critical role in helping me find my path to recovery. Grateful to the ND Safety Council for creating a meaningful dialogue on addiction in the workplace. When we address this issue from all angles, we can work together to create recovery-inclusive workplaces!

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First Lady Kathryn Burgum

5 years

It was an honor to share my story to a group of empowered, student leaders from Standing Rock Community School at their Annual Youth Wellness Day. They will be the generation to end the stigma of addiction and create communities that fully embrace recovery! #RecoveryReinvented

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First Lady Kathryn Burgum

8 years

Gov. Doug and I attended NGA session on childhood hunger. We can learn so much from great work of states like Virginia & Nevada. #NGA2017

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First Lady Kathryn Burgum

7 years

So grateful to @F5ProjectOrg & @RyanDLeaf for helping overcome the shame & stigma of addiction. Join us Oct. 19 in Fargo!

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7 years

Speakers include @RyanDLeaf and @FirstLadyND

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First Lady Kathryn Burgum

6 years

Grateful to the @NatlGovsAssoc for inviting me to share my story and how we can use advocacy to eliminate stigma and empower more people to seek recovery! #NGAInSantaFe

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First Lady Kathryn Burgum

5 years

We are working to showcase the local faces and voices of anyone who has been touched by the disease of addiction or found recovery. Send us your video at so we can share it at the November 12th event! #RecoveryReinvented

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Drug and alcohol use is the No. 1 social issue in ND. We’re working to change that through proven prevention, treatment and recovery approaches. %

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First Lady Kathryn Burgum

7 years

It was a special opportunity to gather for the Celebration of Lights ceremony hosted by Mental Health America of North Dakota. Let this Tree of Hope be a beacon for anyone struggling this holiday season with mental illness or the disease of addiction.

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First Lady Kathryn Burgum

6 years

An entrepreneur, advocate, and influencer who has taught us all how to hustle. Adam Martin founded @F5ProjectOrg to create opportunities for those re-entering society from the criminal justice system. Hear Adam speak at Recovery Reinvented, register here:

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First Lady Kathryn Burgum

4 years

. @GivingHeartsDay is right around the corner on February 11th! This special day of giving helps support over 500 charities and non-profits that are transforming the communities we live in. Learn how you can be a giving heart at !

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First Lady Kathryn Burgum

7 years

Thanks to Adam Martin @F5ProjectOrg for your courage and passion to help addicts/felons get back into life. #addictionnoshame

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First Lady Kathryn Burgum

5 years

Grateful to Vice Chairman Taken Alive and the changemakers of behavioral health at @StandingRockST for their work to eliminate stigma and create a responsive environment that supports recovery. Through dialogue and collaboration, we can truly reinvent recovery!

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First Lady Kathryn Burgum

7 years

Governor @DougBurgum challenged everyone to share a message of gratitude with someone following State of the State. Thank you Councilwoman Dr. Monica Mayer for your commitment to improving lives in MHA Nation. I am grateful for your friendship and look forward to working together

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First Lady Kathryn Burgum

5 years

Congratulations to Phoenix Sproles and @NDSUfootball for capturing their eighth national title in nine years! The strength of the herd - unity, determination, and belief - has made all of #BisonNation and the State of North Dakota proud! #GoBison

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First Lady Kathryn Burgum

6 years

ND is a special place because we are a small state full of caring, committed people inspired by the power to give! @GivingHeartsDay is a celebration of what makes our communities strong. Visit to give to a cause or charity that inspires you! #CountMe

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First Lady Kathryn Burgum

7 years

Thanks for Opioid panel at NDSU. Grateful for new Opioid Treatment Program opening THIS MONTH in Fargo. .

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First Lady Kathryn Burgum

4 years

For the first time ever, #RecoveryReinvented will be an online, interactive experience to be held on October 28! To learn more about @Recovery_ND , register for the event, share a personal story, or nominate someone for a #RecoveryChampion Award visit .

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