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Robyn

August 4, 2016August 5, 2016 buddybreathing

There were other behaviours around that, the drinking just started the spiral… Continue reading Robyn

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Lesley-Anne

July 28, 2016August 4, 2016 buddybreathing

My fiance never understood why the church would turn against us, rather than rally around us. But I always knew why. I chose him. Continue reading Lesley-Anne

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Tamara

July 21, 2016August 4, 2016 Michelle

I don’t mind if people know I’m on the streets. At least they’ll know how young I am… Continue reading Tamara

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Benjamin

July 9, 2016August 4, 2016 buddybreathing

That’s the last thing I remember. I was put in an induced coma for four months. Continue reading Benjamin

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Nick

July 6, 2016August 4, 2016 buddybreathing

I beat up my teachers because they wouldn’t teach me so I was caned daily. They thought I was unteachable… Continue reading Nick

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Rick

June 30, 2016August 4, 2016 buddybreathing

He’s been providing spontaneous wheels for people in Kelowna’s downtown core for 6 years now… Continue reading Rick

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Diane

June 28, 2016August 4, 2016 buddybreathing

I dimly remember crawling out from underneath a bridge in Kelowna where I had spent a hellish night trying to stay warm while my body and mind cried out for alcohol… Continue reading Diane

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Kelvin

June 26, 2016August 4, 2016 buddybreathing

He smiles a sad smile, a bit reserved, a bit wary, and I say hello. Would you like a bowl of soup… Continue reading Kelvin

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Justin

June 24, 2016August 4, 2016 buddybreathing

Justin was panhandling, his sign read: ‘From Kelowna. Hungry. Please help.’… Continue reading Justin

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Nobu

June 24, 2016August 4, 2016 buddybreathing

Seven years ago I was living in a wiki-up by Mill Creek, and I said I am going to be committed to community… Continue reading Nobu

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Jackie

June 24, 2016August 4, 2016 buddybreathing

I started using when I was 13 and having problems at school with bullying… Continue reading Jackie

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Paul

June 24, 2016August 4, 2016 buddybreathing

He’s sitting on the concrete, just tucked inside the pedestrian walkthrough to the rear parking lot… Continue reading Paul

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