We’re here for you. Because we face issues too.

Alcohol Addiction

My Life, Wasted

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Aaron's story

Alcohol never forced itself into my hand. It never pushed its way down my throat. And it never asked to be abused by me. Those choices were all mine.

Alcoholic Parents

Home Is Where The Harm Is

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Mike's story

In grade three a friend told me, "I can't sleep over because my parents say your mom and dad are drunks." That was the moment it hit me: my family isn't normal.

Being Single

Alone, Everafter

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Tia's story

Good things come to those who wait. At least, that’s what I’ve been told. But I’ve been waiting a long time. I don’t know when, or even if, I’ll find love. That’s the hardest part of being single.

Childhood Abuse

A Childhood Stolen

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MH's story

She made me touch her inappropriately. In return she offered me candy. She justified it by saying that it was a “fun game.”

Depression

Hello Darkness My Old Friend

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Tia's story

I get trapped in this dark place where there’s nothing to do but sleep or cry until my head pounds. On those days, just getting out of bed is a triumph that I need to acknowledge.

Domestic Violence

Living With The Enemy

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Caroline's story

He used to lock me outside our house with no shoes or coat, rage at me for an hour or more, and make me doubt my sanity. When he hit me, it was the last straw.

Emotional Abandonment

Nothing Left To Give

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Elma's story

I needed him to listen and show that he cared about how I felt – to look me in the eyes and be present so I’d know he had my back. But this wasn't something he knew how to do.

Job Loss

Losing my job and confidence

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Raghav's story

Within six months, the decision-making process started to falter. The money started to dry up. Very soon, our salaries were being delayed.

Miscarriage

Mourning Sickness

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Winsome's story

“Your baby has not developed further.” This can’t be. It must be a mix-up. When would I wake up from this nightmare?

Moral Dilemma

Ethics Versus Profits

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T.M.'s story

The thoughts of potential failure, business growth, fame, and fortune gripped my mind night and day

My Husband's Porn addiction

Hardcore Betrayal

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Maureen's story

The one person who I assumed considered me unique, irreplaceable, and desirable was choosing to channel his sexual energy towards a screen instead of me.

Porn

No More Dirty Looks

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Jeff's story

The intimacy porn promised was proving to be an illusion. I was trapped, wanting the fix without the consequences – the pleasure without feeling ashamed.

Rape

Still Worthy of Love

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Tonia's story

After swimming in a motel pool, a man followed up alongside me. "Just wanna walk you to your room, make sure everything's all safe for you." When it was over, he ran a bath for me. I was still in that cold water when they found me in the morning.

Sexual Exploitation

Hidden Things

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Maureen's story

Soon after I turned 15, one night on the swings at the park, he kissed me for the first time. Then everything escalated.

Sickness

Through My Sickness

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Reena's story

I was on cloud nine when my pregnancy reports came back positive. But those happy days were suddenly transformed into days of despair when I noticed a small lump below my jawline.