When Mariam arrived in British Columbia, her journey had already been long and traumatic. She fled her home country with her two children, escaping violence and uncertainty, carrying nothing but hope and the will to survive.

Like many refugee mothers, Mariam faced enormous challenges—language barriers, emotional trauma, and the overwhelming pressure of starting over in a place where she knew no one. Her sense of safety was still fragile, and her mental health was stretched thin.

That’s when Am Enough Society stepped in.

Through our refugee mental wellness initiative, Mariam received trauma-informed counseling and was introduced to a culturally safe support group for newcomer mothers. “It was the first time I felt heard,” she said. “They didn’t just treat me like a number. They saw my story.”

But support didn’t stop at emotional healing. Mariam was connected to our community resource program, where she gained access to food vouchers, childcare referrals, and workshops on navigating healthcare and legal services in Canada. A volunteer even helped her write her first resume in English.

Slowly, Mariam began to rebuild. Her children are now enrolled in school, and she volunteers part-time with Am Enough’s newcomer outreach team—giving hope to women just like her.

“I used to cry from fear. Now I cry because I feel safe. I’m enough—and I didn’t believe that before.”