StillStill

Set in a vibrant and diverse community of people living unhoused in Kelowna, the story explores sex work, street life, the opioid crisis, what it means to survive, and what it means to find a home—especially in one’s self. As Kayla—whose past is darker than she tells—searches for her missing friend, she also uncovers much about her own life. The narrative delves into both the pain and resiliency of childhood, with flashbacks to Kayla's past with horses and how she came to be on the streets. Kayla also becomes friends with an outreach volunteer struggling with postpartum depression, alcohol abuse, and bipolar disorder, yet who yearns to rekindle her passion for photography and share it with Kayla.