1:02:11His Son Drowned in Foster Care. He’s Still Fighting for Answers
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Chris Martell’s 22-month-old son, Yvander, drowned in foster care in Saskatchewan. Years later, Chris is still fighting for answers—and sharing what that fight has cost him. Chris describes learning the details of his son’s death in a courtroom, choosing to forgive the foster mother, and continuing to demand accountability from the child welfare system. Behind his public advocacy were depression, homelessness, and moments when he nearly gave up.
Topics: Growing Up Around Alcohol and Violence · Drinking at 13 and Finding Boxing · Becoming a Father and Getting Sober · His Sons Enter Foster Care · The Night He Learned Yvander Had Died · Saying Goodbye to His Little Boy