Mental Health and My Family
Trigger warning: this text contains mention of suicide. Find resources for suicide and crisis care helplines. __________________________________ There have always been mental health issues in my family. My father had […]
My Life Story
I was born in France, not far from Paris. I have a sister who is three years older than me. As a young girl, I struggled with severe dyslexia and
Our Journey With Dementia: A Family’s Story
A Joyful Life Together I was living a happy life with my wonderful partner, Denyse, and our five adult children. Most of our children lived in Québec City, and after
Finding Strength In Small Steps
Since last year, my journey began when I left my country and my family after the war in 2024 and came to live with my sister in Québec. As an
Finding My Balance In Québec City
When I first arrived in Québec City, I felt welcomed. Even though I didn’t speak French, people were kind. A smile, a small gesture, or a few encouraging words made
A Day Inside My Head…
Trigger warning: this text contains mention of suicide. Find resources for suicide and crisis care helplines. __________________________________ I wouldn’t wish a day inside my head on anyone. It’s often bonkers,
Relearning How to Enjoy Life – A Blog
Sometimes, making life more enjoyable doesn’t mean doing more — it means reconnecting with yourself after a difficult period. I am a CEGEP student and the winter semester of 2025
Story of Growth – A Blog
I’ve been through a lot over the last 17 years. I was really young, maybe 2 or 3 years old, and I didn’t make sentences. I didn’t make any friends,
Cycle of Life – A Poem
Life is like the four seasons It’s always wavering You may be in a period of life Where it is blossoming Or cold You may feel lonely It is normal
Rebuilding Yourself in a Language That Isn’t Yours Yet – A Blog
There is a kind of loneliness that comes with adaptation not the loud, visible kind, but the quiet one that settles in when your words arrive later than your thoughts.