Barbara Godin writes about finding hope when life gives us every reason to lose it. An award-winning author and the voice behind the long-running Dear Barb advice column since 2003, she brings candour, compassion, and lived experience to her work. Her memoir, Can I Come Home Now? A true story of childhood trauma, it traces her journey from an abandoned child to an independent woman and mother—a deeply personal story of survival and resilience. A graduate of Athabasca University with a Bachelor of Arts degree, Barbara received a first-place award from the Professional Writers Association of Canada in 2019 for “Mary’s Story” and The Reader’s House UK’s Editor’s Choice Award of Excellence in 2023. Whether sharing her own story or helping readers navigate everyday challenges, she writes to create connection, encourage understanding, and remind us that our past need not define our future.