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I left home to prove I was independent. Coming back was braver

CBC·Jumol Royes·22 days ago
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Ottawa · First Person When Jumol Royes left home for school in Ottawa in midlife, he sought independence. But being there taught him just how much he relied on the community he had back home. As a Black gay man striking out on my own, I had freedom and no one to share it with Listen to this article Estimated 5 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. After moving to Ottawa for a fresh start on his own, Jumol Royes eventually decided to return home to be near family and his community — a decision he says took more bravery than moving out. (Amavi Weerakoon/CBC) This First Person article is the experience of Jumol Royes, who moved to Ottawa in search of a fresh start. For more information about CBC's First Person stories, please see  this FAQ.   You can read more First Person articles   here.…

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