From Pain to Purpose

I have brain damage and cannot work, but I am getting better every single day. One of the ways I keep moving forward is by finding ways to contribute.

Ever since I was a child, I have tried to be of value. But when a kid has to navigate child sexual violence before breakfast, even swallowing food can feel impossible. I am determined to help change that story.

Places like Nourish East End Food Hub remind me that I can be a valuable member of my community. I am volunteering to help compile a resource list for people in the GTA who need support, not just food, but also shelters, sexual assault hotlines, and more.

Thanks to The Gatehouse, which exclusively supports people who have lived with child sexual violence, I stay in the fight 🩷 🩷