I was born in Camrose, Alberta — a small place you might only recognize by its proximity to Edmonton and the legendary West Edmonton Mall. My childhood was defined by humble circumstances: a Bible college professor for a father, a simple home, and a limited understanding of what it meant to be rich or poor. Life was just… life.
At five years old, my world shifted. My family moved to Japan, and I turned six inside a tiny apartment with two small bedrooms, a cramped living space, and a kitchen that felt like a closet. The neighborhood was rough; the school was even rougher. I still remember getting punched in the gut by a bully and being too winded to chase him — an experience my sister shared as well.
Eventually, things improved. We moved to a rented house in the mountains, my parents began to thrive, and I transferred to a better school. Those early years — from cramped apartments to mountain air — are the backdrop to who I am today.
In this post (and video), I share those humble beginnings and invite you to reflect on your own. What kind of conditions did you grow up in? How did your upbringing shape you? I’d love to hear your story. https://davidandrewwiebe.com/started-from-the-bottom-growing-up-poor-in-camrose-and-moving-to-japan/
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