
Yoav Shimoni – RESILIENT A.F.: Stories of Resilience
The Murder of my grandmother during the October 7th Terror Attacks was broadcasted to me and my whole family through my grandmother’s Facebook page. It

Valerie Venables – RESILIENT A.F.: Stories of Resilience
Every storm of life has a beginning, and every storm has an ending. Storms can be bittersweet. This means difficult roads often lead to beautiful

Tracy Matthews – RESILIENT A.F.: Stories of Resilience
“Life is too short to put your dreams on hold.” When I got the call, I was in shock. I had just seen her thirty

Stacey Stevens – RESILIENT A.F.: Stories of Resilience
Fifteen years old, with every creature comfort a girl could want – purple shag carpet, a queen-sized bed, my own TV & a sunset mural

Shmiko Cole – RESILIENT A.F.: Stories of Resilience
From a young age, I knew I didn’t fit into any “box.” I believe that it helped to shape my life mission from an early

Shelly Lynn Hughes – RESILIENT A.F.: Stories of Resilience
My marriage dissolved, I became a single parent, and my health suffered. Five years ago marked a pivotal juncture in my life, a period defined

Shannon Villalba – RESILIENT A.F.: Stories of Resilience
I had been suffering for six months without any answers, and here was the answer I was expecting, “You have cancer.” The moment I saw

Shannon Mitchell – RESILIENT A.F.: Stories of Resilience
COVID-19 shut down the world just as I moved to Kamloops, a brand-new city. My journey toward sobriety wasn’t just about giving up alcohol; it

Saskia Christian – RESILIENT A.F.: Stories of Resilience
Amidst the haunting void left by my dad’s disappearance, I navigated the labyrinth of life, defying the weight of his parental absence, as I forged

Sam van Born – RESILIENT A.F.: Stories of Resilience
During unprecedented challenges over the last three years as a first responder, I faced PTSD. This journey intersected my passion for natural health products and

Pri Lewis – RESILIENT A.F.: Stories of Resilience
When it’s your own story, reflecting on resiliency can be tricky as it is easier to see it in others than yourself. Overcoming and embracing

Patricia Saville – RESILIENT A.F.: Stories of Resilience
This is the day that broke my family, and nothing has been the same since. The day my little brother, Dakota, passed away. I remember