Arlo’s story: A journey to belonging
Arlo always felt different from his peers but didn’t understand why until his teenage years when he learned more about gender diversity. Middle school was tough, filled with bullying and confusion over his gender identity and sexuality. A bright spot was his grandmother, Judith Meinert, a pioneering queer and trans rights advocate in Saint John…
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Shane’s story: Enriching lives through mentorship
The trust between Shane and Landen grew as they spent time together. Shane, a warm and caring teen, was matched with Landen as his mentor through Big Brothers Big Sisters of Saint John. They connected over video games and outdoor activities. Through the teen mentorship program, Shane is helping Landen build his confidence, self-awareness and…
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Jessica’s story: battling to turn her life around
From an early age, Jessica’s life was a never-ending rollercoaster. In and out of foster care, she battled with addiction while her parents also struggled with the same. As she grew older, the relationships she had were toxic and marred by violence. By the time she was 32, she had given up a son to…
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