I just turned 47, and these past seven months were the first time I was ever homeless. I spent two months here at the Grace House shelter. I loved my time here. It’s like a palace. I’m serious. I thank God for this. I thank God for bringing me here from where he brought me from. Before I came here […]
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I’ve been in Grace House twice – I was 36 the first time I experienced homelessness, and 47 the second time. I became homeless after not taking care of myself mentally. I knew that I was in a bad relationship; I was pretending everything was ok, and I lost myself. And as a result I started drinking again. So I […]
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I’m 45, and I was 44 the first time I found myself homeless. I was on drugs, spent my money on drugs, and then I lost power to my place. I came here to Grace House almost two months ago. And I love it here. I wouldn’t consider myself homeless, I would say that I am “unable to provide.” I […]
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Participating in last week’s citizenship ceremony in Fredericton was the highlight of my year thus far. It was a privilege to play a role in such an important moment in the lives of 61 women, men, youth and children from 21 different countries, as they became Canadian citizens. The auditorium at the Wu Centre overflowed with pride and excitement. It […]
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