When confronted with a terrible reality at home, a young girl from Ontario turned to music for strength.
She was forced to take on the role of caretaker once tragedy struck, putting her aspirations on hold in order to support her family.
Years later, her voice—once a personal haven—has inspired others all around the world.
In Timmins, Ontario, she was born into a family that was struggling to make ends meet.
There wasn’t much room for improvement because of her mother’s sadness and her stepfather’s low-paying reforestation job.
Being one of five kids, she soon learnt to live without and turned to her love of singing for comfort.
