National Adult Literacy Database

May 27, 2002

This week, we are launching nine stories written by students from Winnipeg, Manitoba. As a special event, you can read some of the stories as well as hear them, with the audio player. The following stories were written by members of the Learner Speakers' Bureau, coordinated by Literacy Partners of Manitoba. These learners participate in different programs in the Winnipeg area. The stories from this year's Learner Speakers' Bureau graduates will be unveiled at the Winnipeg Learner Conference on May 29, 2002.

Note : The text versions that follow do not always match the audio version, because some people preferred to update their stories after the recordings.

 

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Debra Steele's Story

by Debra Steele

Hello everyone,

I went back to school to better my life, not just for myself but for my children and my husband too. Things don't always turn out the way you want so you have got to keep trying because if you give up you will never know what could have been.

My name is Debra Steele. I'm the mother of 4 children and a wife to a great guy for eight years. I'm not ashamed to admit that I do drink but I don't let this interfere with my schooling and my children. I give everything I can to them.

If you're thinking of going back to school don't hesitate. Do it, because your life can change and you can have a better future, not just for yourself but for your children and family.