Beverly’s Story: Finding Strength, Healing, and Home

February 19, 2010, changed my life forever.

I was in a car accident that left me in a coma for six months. When I woke up, everything had changed. I was scared. I had lost so much, I couldn’t speak, I couldn’t walk, and my children were taken away from me.

It felt like my life had been torn apart.

But I knew I had to rebuild.

A Long Road to Recovery

The years that followed were not easy. After my accident, I lived in

nine different long-term care homes.

Before the accident, I had been full of life and purpose. Just two weeks earlier, I had performed as a fancy dancer in the opening ceremony of the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics. Representing my Indigenous community on that stage was one of the proudest moments of my life.

I’ve always been a go-getter. And even through everything, I held onto that part of myself.

Finding a Home at Cornerstone

In April 2024, I moved into Cornerstone, and everything changed.

For the first time in years, I have a home of my own. A place where I feel safe, supported, and part of a community.

Today, I’m rebuilding my life. I participate in programs, reconnect with my culture through Minwaashin Lodge and Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health, and continue to grow stronger every day.

I am a mother, a survivor, and a voice for my community.

Now, I dream of travelling across Canada to inspire others to share my story and encourage healing, strength, and self-love.

Cornerstone helped me believe in that dream again.

Together, we can help more women rebuild their lives with dignity, safety, and hope.

Miigwetch,
Thank you,
Beverly