Rising Violet

Helina Bavelas

I’m an advocate for making sure every person knows they are special and worthwhile. Despite their flaws, insecurities failures and all. If I had a theme to the story of my life that would be it. Motherhood felt especially hard when I knew it was healthier to be divorced rather then married. The process was […]

Martina Stewart

What is a significant part of “your story” that is important to you? All of it, as every single part has contributed to the person I am today. Born in Ireland, moved all over Ireland and England before settling in Belmont at eight years of age. Went into foster care at 14 because of circumstances. […]

Clair Layton Jones

When I was young I pictured my life pretty much as it is now, maybe not with four children but certainly a couple. I didn’t picture what work I would be doing, which is building, but knew I loved doing it with my dad. I loved watching my dad building and always joined in. Was […]