This week, Jessalynn is joined by the inspiring Stephanie Vainer. She is an indigenous creator and the founder of Cottage Living and Style, and today she joins the podcast to share her story of growing up half Ojibwe and half Czech on a reservation in Georgian Bay, Ontario. As the granddaughter of a residential school survivor and daughter of a day school survivor, she reflects on her family life, her experiences growing up on the reserve, and the impact generational trauma had on her and her family. Together, they discuss her experience attending boarding school at a very young age, the lack of resources, funding, and attention given to individuals and families living on the reserves, and how it often feels like a forgotten part of Canada. This is such an inspiring episode, and we can't wait for you to hear it!  Be sure to follow Stephanie on Instagram @stephanie.vainer and check out her blog, Cottage Living and Style. Don't forget to follow Jessalynn on Instagram @invisiblescarspodcast, visit her website, and check out her shop at Doted Boutique  If you or someone you know is suffering from the effects of trauma, please know you are not alone in your healing journey. If you would like to speak with a professional therapist, you can reach out to [email protected] to book an appointment. 

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