“My daughter was living in Canada when she invited me to live with her, so that I could spend more time with her and my grandchildren. While I was living a comfortable life in my home country, I was alone, and was so happy she wanted me to stay with her.
After I moved to Canada, my daughter had me sign a power of attorney document — I had no one else and was happy with her, so I didn’t think anything of it.
I went to the police because I didn’t know where else to go, and they brought me to Nisa Homes. I cried for days, but the Nisa Homes team reminded me of my strength and connected me with the resources I needed.
However, I soon learned that my daughter and her husband had sold all my property and withdrew all the funds I had left in the bank. This confused me. If they needed financial help, I would have helped them – she was my only child, after all! When I started asking questions, she packed my bags and told me to leave her home.
My heart broke. How could my own daughter do this to me?
I went to the police because I didn’t know where else to go, and they brought me to Nisa Homes. I cried for days, but the Nisa Homes team reminded me of my strength and connected me with the resources I needed.
I still hope that my daughter will contact me and I think of her every day. Until then, I know I will always have the new friends and family I made at Nisa Homes.”
This story is based on a real Nisa Homes’ client. However, details and names have been changed to protect identities of all involved.
