Getting arrested. That was terrible! I mean it wouldn’t have been so bad if I was by myself and there was no-one that I knew around. Everybody thought that I was so perfect. To be hauled away by the police. It’s humiliating! I wouldn’t wish it upon my worst enemy to be arrested in front of your friends and co-workers.

Charges were laid of fraud and impersonation. I’m innocent. I’m taking the charges for someone else. I did it because they were friends of mine. They had more to lose than I did. They didn’t need to lose their baby. They’re trying to set up a new home and get everything going again.

I guess they’re not really friends because they’re not honest with me - but I’ll have to deal with that when I get out of here.

Kimberley-Ann Wingert
Inmate
Burnaby Correctional Centre for Women

Update: No luck so far