After surviving a traumatic childhood, a network of support helped Cheryl find a path to connection and healing.
When she was growing up, Cheryl’s home seemed “normal” by all accounts.
She wore nice clothes, never went hungry, and lived in a comfortable house in a quiet Winnipeg neighbourhood.
But on the inside, it was a different story.
“My home environment was controlling and abusive,” explained Cheryl. “Even though I’d been given much materially, I was emotionally beaten. I felt empty and alone.”
