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My Story
Stories from 
people living with FASD
Stories from
family and friends of people living with FASD.
My name is Leila and I am a 31-year-old adoptee. I have Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). I graduated from Lake Cowichan Secondary and completed the Office Administration / Medical Specialty at Malaspina College in 1992. I have been involved with FASD for many years, being one of 6 adopted children with varying degrees of alcohol effects. Some of my interests include theatre, music, fishing, golfing, scuba diving and swimming. Currently I work part time in addition to my role as team member with the Action for Inclusion Project.
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My name is Mary and I am a 31-year-old woman living with FASD.
When I was little in school I remember that I could do one thing one day and then the next day I couldn’t remember how to do it, or that I did it at all. This used to make my teachers upset with me. I saw a speech therapist because I had trouble pronouncing some words.
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Click here to view Mary's artwork.
My Name is Dallas and I am a 25-year-old parent of a four-year-old son. I have FASD and have been involved with numerous FAS associations and projects, most recently as a team member with the Action for Inclusion project. Using my personal expertise, I provide support, information and access to services to assist people who want to know about, or who have to deal with FASD. I graduated from Frances Kelsey High School in 1997; participated in Air Cadets for 7 years, and enjoy art, music and rock climbing.
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My name is Ken. I am 23 years old and I was born in Victoria on August 3rd 1980. I am Native and Irish; I have been living with my adoptive parents since I was two years old. In the fall of 2002 I traveled to Winnipeg to take part in a First Nation’s Summit on people with disabilities, where I offered a unique perspective on FASD. I feel that I have a lot of experience with the problems associated with FASD, as I have been living with it since I was born. I am looking forward to talking to you all and offering a new personal, perspective on the disorder.
Ken's story in progress
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My name is Lance and I am 28 years old. I have experienced many challenges in my life because I have FASD. I have been involved with the Cowichan Valley FAS Society for about four years, participating in workshops and conferences to educate people about the lifelong effects of fetal alcohol. Please read my story for more information.
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(interviewed and edited by Dave Parkyn)
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My Name is Georgia, I am 18 years old. I am in foster care, I have been in foster care since I was 6 years old. I have been in more than 10 different foster homes. School for me was a little hard growing up. I think I started modified programs at grade 7. I have known that I had FAE for a while but I just never talked about it.
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Stories from Family and Friends
A Green Wall
A Time to Gather
An Adoptive Parent
Behaviour Management
We Remember
The Expert
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