https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGmSJp_AaaY As a young child, I endured both physical and sexual abuse that scarred me deeply. By the time I was a teenager, I was trapped in a cycle of...
“Losing my house and my kids was probably the hardest thing. I lost everything. Following an arrest, I realized I was an addict and needed help. At the time, every...
“I learned many skills through volunteering, it helps me in networking and keeps my brain active. For me, it’s been nothing but beneficial. I recommend it! I started using hard...
“I am known around the community centre as ‘grandma.’ Everyone calls me that, even other seniors, and I love it. It started with my grandkids calling me grandma and then...
“Growing up was tough—I was diagnosed with depression and anxiety as a kid. By the time I was a teenager, most days I just wanted to sleep all day, rather...
“I played every sport when I was growing up. As I got older, I decided to focus on basketball. It was very exciting and allowed me to learn life skills....
“Becoming homeless was really stressful. The first time I really didn’t have anywhere to stay, I spent he night on the shores of a lake in my neighbourhood. I didn’t...
