Gazette Christmas Fund: Chantal is caught in ‘a vicious cycle’

Chantal’s life is a constant string of decisions.
For the last 12 years, she has been mostly confined to her home — a result of morbid obesity. Because of that, her income is extremely limited to what she receives from unemployment insurance and social assistance. So when it comes to spending money, she needs to decide what’s worth it.   
“You can’t give anyone presents. You can’t treat yourself … You don’t have money for that. I don&rsq