This year was filled with ups, downs and in-betweens. But in the end where we are now, I am thankful for all that happened in 2019 as it has made me a stronger person. Some of 2019 highlights (in order): Held 2 International titles (1 optional, 1 overall) Represented the continent as Miss North America 2019 Visited 6 states Spoke […]
I grew up with several speech impediments. I was told at a young age that I would never speak, never graduate, never succeed all because of my speech. I walked through the school with a picture book and learning ASL. One of my speech impediments is more than just a speech problem, it is an impediment for life, one that […]
When I was in Grade 9 I phoned Kids Help Phone, in honor of Today being Walk So Kids Can Talk, here is my story. As my readers know, I have been bullied for my whole life, until grade 9 I felt safe(ish) when the class teacher was around. I made a point of sitting as close to the teacher […]
I challenge you to take the pledge below, on the downloadable certificate. This week in Canada is Anti-Bullying week, with Pink Shirt day on Wednesday. It is important to educate YOURSELF, YOUR CHILDREN, YOUR STUDENTS and YOUR FRIENDS on how to Be Someone’s Hero, Not a Bystander. Wednesday I will be speaking at Beairsto élémentaire about Live Out Loud Charity […]
If you or someone you know is going through a difficult time, they may be like me and can feel better with music. Music can change your mood and help get messages across, here are my top 5 Songs/Music Videos that can help you or someone you know (no matter their age) overcome bullying. Honorable mention- Meg Donnelly, Trevor Tordjman – […]
Okay, lets get the elephant out of the room, I have communication disorders. What is a communication disorder? A communication disorder is a vague wording for someone who has trouble communicating and has a difference in the communication portion of the brain. For me, I have Childhood Apraxia of speech (verbal Disapraia) as well as some others. For me, my […]
2018 was a year filled with ups, downs, struggles, encouragement and more. I learned that sometimes the popular choice isn’t always the best, I learned who the real friends and supports are and who was the fake ones. I had to make hard divisions and change my route several times. But I don’t regret a thing this year, every […]
I was born with several severe Speach Impediments, which were discovered soon after my parents adopted me. The Doctors and Speach Therapists told my parents and me that I would NEVER be able to talk. So we, as a family, began to learn American Sign language and I had a picture book created for me. From the start school was […]
Samantha Sewell 