My Truth

What do you do when your world is a living hell? Do you accept the hand you've been dealt or do you fight for a better life? At every turn Lafleur Barker chose the latter option. This is her story.<br /><br />Lafleur was born in Saint Vincent in the Grenadines to destitute and overworked parents. After enduring a childhood of poverty and abuse she took her destiny in her own hands and travelled to North America in the hopes of finding a better life. Unfortunately hell followed her across the ocean. In Canada Lafleur endured a series of living nightmares; violence cruelty and betrayal met her at every turn. Alone in a huge country with no family friends or support Lafleur had to learn how to survive on her own. She endured all the bumps and bruises and she persevered until she reached a light at the end of the tunnel.<br /><br />Fundamentally Lafleur's story is about hope resilience and optimism. By trusting herself and the Lord she survived the unimaginable. She is now blessed with a loving family and a well of hope for the future. Her story-her truth-is an inspiration for us all. Lafleur reminds us that with love and courage anything is possible.