Don’t Judge a Book by Its Cover
A ‘Lived Expert Library’ celebrating Living Experts by showcasing our special skills, talents, hobbies and/or other aspects of identity that represent us in honour of Children and Youth in Care Day on May 14.
Unraveled Calm
Submitted by Charlene
“There are times when I feel out of control, but was I ever really?”
Identity
Submitted by Kemesha
“After adoption I got touch with my roots and started to understand my culture.”
Passion for the Trades
Submitted by Kasey Don
“I build it because it’s in my blood. I’m passionate about the hobby and trade.”
Forgiving our Bodies
Submitted by Chey
“Forgiving our bodies for the times we have been touched without love and kindness.”
Upside Down
Submitted by Wendy
“Aerial has helped me with my mental health, expressing myself and finding community.”
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Too often, when people talk about “lived experience,” the focus is narrowly placed on trauma, survival, and systemic failure. While those truths matter, they are only part of the story. The Lived Expert Library is about reclaiming the narrative—shifting from being studied, surveyed, or spoken for, to being celebrated as storytellers, artists, thinkers, and innovators.