Vasavan (on the left) and Maathumai Varathakumar (on the right) were the best of friends at a young age.
Maathumai, the 28-year-old woman was diagnosed with autism very early on in her life causing her to drift away from her younger brother over time.
She would spend most of her time with her Mother however, the siblings lost her to cancer earlier this year.
The death of their mother caused them to grow closer once again, supporting each other during their times of grief.
Vasavan finds it tough to make ends meet as he is now the sole provider financially for both himself and his sister.
Currently, funding for adults with autism is limited in Ontario making it difficult for Vasavan to keep up with their financials.
The death of their Mother has also taken a toll on Maathumai’s life as she has not fully understood the perception of death.
She often draws to keep herself busy and writes her Mother’s name “Sivamany” in confusion and sadness.
Although the two siblings have gone through a lot, Maathumai finds peace and keeps busy through her Art and the love of her brother.