My name is Gift Ogi. I'm from Nigeria. I have been in Canada for two years now. I moved to the shelter. When I was in the shelter I met a lady who introduced me to a lawyer. I found out I wasn't getting good results from him, so I had to move to Romero House. When staying at Romero House, I spoke with them because I needed a lawyer and they helped me out. I got a new lawyer. The new lawyer I appreciate so much. She's really doing a good job.
One thing I'm concerned about is that I left my country because my husband was abusing me and my first son. It's so painful that I left my two children back home. I don't really know what their situation is. They haven't been in school since I left. I would really like the government to help, and to see what they can do to help people like us. We need help quickly to bring our children here and give them a better life.
I feel so much pain because my children are there and I don't know how they are doing. I want to love them; I want to care for them. I want Canada to give them the best education a mother expects for them. It would be so much appreciated if something could be done.
Thank you very much.