It is a big struggle to engage in the community. That's something that's very important to me, to be a productive member of Sault Ste. Marie and to make conditions better, because I see where I am. While I am struggling, I see people who are struggling even more than me. Certainly, working all day and then maybe having to take on other jobs.... Often I'll have my kids in bed, and then that's when I start my second job where I'm doing something else. That's on top of trying to maintain a household and all these different things. Then to try to have anything as simple as friendships or relationships or anything outside of that, it's very difficult. Having a quality of life is challenging. Putting food on the table, a roof over your head, and medicine to keep you healthy, when those are the basic things you're struggling with, whether my income is $500 a month or $5,000 a month, it's challenging. It has lots of consequences for participation as a member of society.
On April 2nd, 2019. See this statement in context.