Personal Stories

Susan Inman, MA Visions Journal, 2019, 15 (1), pp. 31-33 Just before our younger daughter received the right dose of the right anti-psychotic that ended two years of psychosis, I came across an… read more

A father’s story of frustration Gord M. (As told to Sarah Hamid-Balma) Visions Journal, 2019, 15 (1), pp. 28-30 and 39 Editor's note: When Gord and Amy* decided to blend their two families, they… read more

A daughter’s story of eating disorder and recovery Rylee McKinlay Visions Journal, 2019, 15 (1), pp. 24-27 It's difficult to say when my mental health struggles began. I remember being… read more

Thoughts on parenting adult children Julie* Visions Journal, 2019, 15 (1), pp. 14-16 By the time our children become young adults, many of our big parenting lessons and much of our parenting… read more

Janet Peralta Laguio Visions Journal, 2019, 15 (1), pp. 11-13 "Mom, why can’t I be happy?" This was the question my 22-year-old son asked me in January 2014. These were painful words for a… read more

Escaping a Bad Dream Jarrod W Reprinted from "Young People" issue of Visions Journal, 2013, 9 (2), pp. 12-14 I am sitting in a university dorm room. It’s 2011. I’m surrounded by whirring machines… read more

Amanda, Angelica, Christine, Mary, Ormira and group facilitators Sharalyn Jordan and Milica Radovanovik Visions Journal, 2009, 6 (2), pp. 16-18 Coming out is not just about telling others that we… read more

A case manager's perspective on homelessness and the importance of secure housing Dale Wallace Visions Journal, 2019, 14 (4), pp. 23-25 There is little doubt that having a home makes it easier… read more

From domestic abuse to a home of security, strength and a new beginning Holly* Visions Journal, 2019, 14 (4), pp. 19-22 "If you limit your choice only to what seems possible or reasonable, you… read more

How my home on wheels was stolen by the City of Vancouver David Butler Visions Journal, 2019, 14 (4), pp. 16-18 and 22 "I hope this article goes to a lot of city councillors. My vehicle was… read more