Add to ORKGTo my husband, Michael, who has loved me, supported me, and tolerated me throughout this process, I am both proud and honoured to be your wife and feel truly blessed to have you in my life. To my parents, Andrew and Aileen, who have taught me to always be proud of who I am and where I come from, I am truly grateful for the sacrifices you have made, without which none of this would be possible. To my sister, Stephanie, you are my inspiration and my guiding light; you have brought joy and meaning to my life and I often marvel at the young woman you have become. To my friends, thank you for standing beside me and encouraging me to take this road; I admire each of you for your individual strength. Finally, I would like to dedicate this project ...