'Nobody hugged me'
Briefly

Martha Cardinal's journey of healing through daily smudging rituals reflects her bond with family and culture after surviving the trauma of residential schools.
Living in a multi-generational home, Martha finds solace in the presence of her family, emphasizing their support and love as key aspects of her recovery.
The profound impact of the Indigenous residential school system and the Sixties Scoop endures in the lives of survivors like Martha, shaping their identities and stories.
Martha recounts her childhood experiences at the residential school, highlighting the deep scars left by forced separations, yet she remains a testament to resilience.
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