Personal Stories

How colonial institutions carry on the legacy of residential schools TJ Felix Reprinted from the Supporting Parents issue of Visions Journal, 2021, 17 (1), pp. 26-28

Jean Patterson* Reprinted from the Supporting Parents issue of Visions Journal, 2021, 17 (1), pp. 24-25

Kristyl Reprinted from the Supporting Parents issue of Visions Journal, 2021, 17 (1), pp. 20-21

Where is the instruction manual? Melissa Medjuck, MSW, RSW Reprinted from the Supporting Parents issue of Visions Journal, 2021, 17 (1), pp. 14-16

Transition was the biggest blessing in Cole’s life, but it also brought along the stress of navigating a major life transition without the support of family, friends, and community members. He… read more

Arjun felt isolated and bullied, in part due to the stigma of mental health problems in his South Asian community. Through his passion and success in bhangra, he discovered that music and dance are… read more

Growing up, Troy ran into the wrong crowd. He was introduced to drugs and discovered a new way to feel power, and dropped out of school in Grade 10. But he wanted more—a family—and he knew he needed… read more

When Seren had to share a culture as part of her class’ International Day, she picked Ukraine because she was too embarrassed of her own Indigenous culture. Even though she wanted a relationship with… read more

Initially, it was hard for Ryan and his family to find supports and services after Ryan came out as trans and wanted to transition. Having the right pieces in place made all the difference—supportive… read more

Anden transitioned from male to female after moving to a new town to access resources and put some distance between him and the people he saw every day. Working in industries like logging and mining—… read more