When Paula’s sister Carla was diagnosed with ALS, it was the one diagnosis she feared most. But she committed to supporting her every step of the way. At first...
Author - Bannister Bergen
Ian was always a good kid; great student, talented musician and had a great smile. So when his mother Jackie started to notice changes in him around 12 (panic attacks...
Jill’s dad was a wild spirit who always encouraged her to embrace life’s adventures. But when he suffered a disabling stroke, she questioned whether he would want to go...
When Louise’s daughter began struggling with heavy drug use in grade 9, Louise faced the painful realization that she needed to take drastic action for her...
When Dave met Annie, he was an engineer, accustomed to following strict protocols and rules. However, Annie’s vibrant, colorful world introduced him to a more...
Jen’s father battled Parkinson’s for over 20 years, and as his symptoms worsened, she stepped into the role of caregiver, helping to adapt her parents’ home and...
As Brad began caring for a son with an eating disorder, his default response was reactive and aggressive as he tried his best to “fix the problem.” As he goes...
When Sam’s daughter was diagnosed with cancer, their family’s life was upended. While learning to river paddleboard with Jeremie Saunders from the Sickboy podcast, Sam...
Jarred struggled for years with substance misuse before starting his recovery journey, and now he is a peer mentor for many of his friends. Together with kayak guide and...
After suffering a stroke, Lynne’s husband was diagnosed with dementia, and she watched his health decline quickly. As she hikes through the vast wilderness of the Yukon...