Shelley Goodwin

Shelley Goodwin is a resident of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, who recently embarked on a transformative journey along the Via Francigena, a historic pilgrimage route from Tuscany to Rome. In her essay, she reflects on her experiences walking through beautiful landscapes while navigating the emotional challenges posed by her husband's diagnosis of young-onset Alzheimer's. Through her introspective journey, she not only confronted her fears and sadness but also found resilience and hope amidst the hills and challenges of life.