My life has certainly been filled with challenges, but I am fortunate to live in a country where there are tremendous opportunities and you can reinvent yourself at any age. My first 12 years of life were wonderful, but my parents passed when I was young. I relied on government programs well into my 30’s but then I became a carpenter and was able to provide for my single parent household. Allowing better educational access and supports in our country could substantially improve the lives of so many more people.
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