Shaina's Story - Growth & Resilience

Do you remember Shaina? Last year, she bravely shared her story, opening up about her journey to greater mental health and confidence.

This week, Shaina reached out with the most generous offer for the holiday season: She wanted to write a poem for Foundry Kelowna about growth and resilience.

Shaina inspires us with her kind heart and constant encouragement for others. The resources offered by CMHA Kelowna support her, helping her move forward through the dark times. These days, Shaina stays busy painting, writing, and participating in cooking classes as part of our Recreation Program. She finds joy in music, cherishes time with friends, and eagerly anticipates track and field in the spring. She continues to give back to our community as a local gymnastics coach, empowering other young people to grow and shine.

 May Shaina’s words bring you light, love, and encouragement.

Weeks, Months & Years

As you continue to follow your dreams

Trust your journey and continue to step to

the beat of your heart

You may encounter

tough obstacles and challenges

However, it’s how you overcome these hurdles

that shapes you as a person into

who you are today at this very moment

You can learn and move forward from life’s lessons

Being resilient and understanding your worth

as you shine the light that emits from your presence

As you will see the sun the next morning.

This holiday season, hope looks like building the confidence of young people like Shaina as they journey into adulthood. Be part of the network of support.

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“Where each step you take, you pick up the piece behind you and follow the other piece to a track of life that is meant to be lived by”

—Shaina

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