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Living with PTSD, but you look normal!

May 4, 2017

I wanted to write about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder PTSD. Why? Mental health is important for everyone. Suffering is silence keeps us a prisoner, alone and feeling hopeless. There are many people who are suffering the effects of workplace conflicts, bullying and other violence. Some will recover, others will not and suffer in silence, the […]

An apology is only authentic when backed up with action.

April 29, 2017

Moving forward from workplace bullying, Despair to Empowerment is a journey of healing, time, the apology and accountability backed up with action. From the Macleans Magazine by Charlie Gillis “Q: Was Commissioner Bob Paulson’s apology adequate? A: I don’t know him personally, so I can’t comment as to his sincerity. But it was really important […]

A positive attitude helps with RCMP anniversary!

April 25, 2017

Yesterday was the anniversary of joining the RCMP. I can remember the day, April 24, 1989, 0:600 am leaving my baby daughter sleeping in her crib. It was one of hardest moment to see her sleeping soundly, knowing when she woke up, I would be gone. What would she think, how would she feel? Would […]

Rights of victims, rights of accused should be equal, Who takes priority?

April 22, 2017

What happened to this case? What is the message to victims? Our court system is to give voice to victims, find the truth and seek justice. The RCMP are part of that system in gathering the evidence and presenting to the Crown counsel. “It was such an important case to go forward for so many […]

The power of change. The power of a happy face.

April 14, 2017

It takes courage to stand up and defend others in the face of an angry mob. It is important to remember that we are more alike than different. Creating a bridge of understanding and acceptance of difference means we have to let go of the ‘old days’ and embrace the ‘new ways’. Change is scary […]

RCMP switching red for blue?

March 25, 2017

Business owners take note. It costs money when management fails to respond to complaints of harassment and bullying. It costs lives when management allows these systemic problems to continue. It costs society when good people make the choice of another career . We need good leaders in the RCMP organization. Sadly this is the new […]

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