Brian Ward (he/him) is person who has experienced gambling harm. He uses his experience to provide support to others experiencing similar harm. Brian began performing music in the 1990’s with his school bands. In 2002, he started his first band, that still performs today. In 2017, he began writing songs about his journey with addiction, recovery, therapy and identity. His attempt to write from a non-clinical, ethically-conscious, and relatable framework has earned him recognition across the west coast. In 2022, he released A Timeline and An Alternate Timeline.