Once in a while, we receive heart-breaking letters from individuals and their struggles with Alberta’s social service system, like this woman who couldn’t take it anymore, and decided she had no choice but to leave Alberta. Some food for thought.

“Down with Alberta’s Dictatorship” - via email on July 17, 2008

Dr. David Swann;

My story is not the saddest case I’ve seen and heard in Calgary, but it is the truth and you may use it as you wish. I can’t see my way though to fighting such a Capitalistic Government or system, because I realize now that you can never change someone else. I however can change where I am and do what will help me live a better life. Now I must tell you though, that a lot of good Doctors, Therapists, and wonderful nurses have been very sympathetic and helpful, even in the face of opposition and tuns of paperwork as well as red tape.

I truly appreciate what these ones have done for me. It’s not that I will never get the help I need, but I have my reasons for leaving. On the other hand how many people can say they have lived in 3 different Provinces in a life time? As you know there are still many good people in Calgary and Alberta. It’s just the Government hypocracy that really needs to change. As with most people maybe they have to learn it the hard way, through the experience of big mistakes. Those with a good heart will still shine through though, and may they have the blessings to do so.

Never give up you fight though, we are pending on a large change coming sooner than one may believe. One more thing though (just a thought):
It is Animal to judge by senses,
It is human to judge by appearance,
But, it is Godly to judge by the heart.

GOOD LUCK, Blessed be. Maybe some day I will return.