10/28/2026
Our Family Engagement and Practice Assistant, Natalie, wanted to share a personal story about what making connections in community means to her!
"Six months since I made the move to Vancouver! & I’ve been reflecting on what I’ve learnt so far.
Besides not relying on my family to cook a Sunday roast (😥), the biggest lesson has definitely been how to make connections in community. Making the move with my partner, with neither of us having existing connections in Vancouver, has taught me that you have to push yourself out of your comfort zone. I have learnt the advantages that come with actively seeking connections - trying new things I’ve never done before (including cake decorating workshops and playing CATAN!), meeting people I would have not connected with otherwise, and helping us settle into a city we now call home.
I can appreciate now how important it is to have places and events that encourage building connections in community, and I am grateful for the local opportunities we were able to utilize. The experience has given me a sense of belonging in what once was a new and unfamiliar place.
I’m very proud to be a part of organizing such an event with Families Supporting Regular Equitable Authentic Lives, coming up on November 7th in Victoria. You can find out more info & register here: https://www.rea-l.ca/the-good-life-around-us.html "
