My parents moved to Canada with the sole purpose of creating a better life for my brother and myself. A better atmosphere, greater opportunities, and overall progress. They abandoned our entire family and friends and moved here with only the four of us.

They worked really hard for the first few years, making very little money and living in a modest apartment in Toronto. Looking back, I’m surprised they didn’t give up and go back home, where they had good jobs and plenty of support.

I’m quite glad they didn’t. My parents’ unconditional love and support have given me everything I have and defined who I am.