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Helena Wiest

Freelance contributor

Helena Wiest lives in the Fraser Valley community with her devoted husband, their resourceful, and resilient son and his loyal cat. She values the power of the written word to transform and enrich lives, and she works at a public library sharing her knowledge and love of books with patrons.

    Latest from Helena Wiest

    First Person

    My 18-year-old son pays us rent, and I couldn't be more proud of him

    Helena Wiest wishes her son could maintain his carefree childhood for longer, but as uncomfortable as it was to talk about money, she’s glad that she did.
    Canada
    First Person

    A stranger at the end of the line gave me strength when I was at the end of my rope

    For 37 tearful minutes, Helena Wiest unpacked her story of being a caregiver to her husband to a support line worker who did not offer solutions but provided the relief of being heard.
    Canada