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Not A Second Time: Learning Where The Line Is

on February 02, 2026

Recovery Resilience Series: What The Songs Told Me After the Damage Was Done trauma

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Hope Amid Bureaucracy and Daily Challenges

on March 31, 2025

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Walking Through the Storm: A Day in the Life of the Unseen

on March 29, 2025

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A Journey Through History: Exploring Canada's Parliament with My Kids

on March 29, 2025

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Blending In, But Never Belonging

on March 27, 2025

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The Frustration of Shelter Check-Ins

on March 27, 2025

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Blessed Days

on March 24, 2025

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A night at the Museum

on March 21, 2025

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A Day of Quiet Adventure: Reflections on Change and Connection

on March 19, 2025

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Who does Ontario Works actually work for?

on March 19, 2025

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Early Mornings 🌄

on March 19, 2025

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My Story...

on March 18, 2025

About Down But Not Out My Story Origin Origin Story Story

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My current paradox

on March 18, 2025

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Stepping into the Unknown: My First Night in Ottawa

on March 18, 2025

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Down But Not Out: Starting over is never easy, but doing it with no ID, no money, and nowhere to call home is a different challenge altogether. In March 2025, I arrived in Ottawa after years away, carrying little more than a suitcase and the weight of an uncertain future. My ID had expired in prison, leaving me locked out of essential services. I had no phone, no transportation, and no clear path forward. Thankfully, a support agency had helped me secure a shelter bed—my first step toward rebuilding. Walking into that shelter was a culture shock, but it was also a turning point. This blog, Down But Not Out, is about the struggle to reclaim my life after incarceration and homelessness. It’s about resilience, survival, and the long road to a second chance.

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