Stories of Lakeside
Kat
As a teenager, Kat (not her real name) lived a fun and carefree life. Having a supportive family, she didn’t need to worry much and thought that she had it all. She was introduced to drugs by her peers at age 16 and since then, she has been in and out of prisons nine times.
Her turning point came after her mother’s passing and she wasn’t able to say her final goodbye as she was in prison. With the support of Lakeside Family Services, she had a counsellor to turn to for a listening ear, direction, and getting help with her struggles. A volunteer buddy also journeyed with her, becoming her friend and making sure she has the support she needed.
She is currently doing well, and has been drug free since, performing well at her job as a customer service officer, and adjusting well to play the role of a wife.