Seized

Brett Simester has struggled for almost thirty years with uncontrollable seizures. At 42, Brett’s biggest hurdle is to balance his everyday life, with the seizures that have been holding him back for so long. Brett’s fight for independence and normalcy could be made possible by a rare, last-resort surgery. Until then, Brett remains seized between a life of ambition and a life of uncertainty.

This documentary originally aired on CBC's Absolutely Ottawa program in the summer of 2016. 

Lee was homeless in Ottawa. Now he visits the same mission that took him in not that long ago to help other homeless men through art therapy. 

Joy in death

Joy lost her husband David to ALS. She recounts her feelings of loss and explains why dying with dignity is so important for those who suffered like David did. 

Brave battle against anorexia 

Christina, 17, has survived her battle with anorexia. Now she uses social media to reach out and help other young girls suffering like she did.