I Disagree With You, But I Still Respect YoU

Published: Feb. 14, 2019, 6:18 a.m.

b'Through lived experiences and bipartisan friendships, over the years Ericka Andersen transformed from being a very partisan person to someone who sees that few issues are black and white. She is the rare, refreshing thought leader who makes a concerted effort to read about different perspectives, and has even shifted her thinking on issues like criminal justice reform as a result. Ericka is passionate about tackling the stigma of addiction and her first book, "Leaving Cloud 9," is about her husband\\u2019s journey overcoming a childhood of poverty, trauma, and mental illness.'