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Sexual harassment and those in positions of power over.

October 2, 2015

Sexual harassment shatters self esteem for victims. Those in positions of power seem to believe they have the right to abuse women. If nothing is done the violence escalates. Fear and intimidation keep victims silent. Speaking up is part of rebuilding. From my experience with sexual harassment it started out with derogatory name calling. Then […]

For victims of violence the journey from despair to empowerment is challenging

October 1, 2015

Listening to Maria’s speech yesterday sent a message of hope and courage in acknowledging her own pain along with sincere thanks and appreciation to the police, paramedics, doctors, nurses, co-workers and everyone who sent well wishes. She is the face of courage. From despair to empowerment the journey is long and challenging. “In a speech […]

Has the system failed to protect three women from a killer?

September 24, 2015

Protection orders do they work? What can be done to improve the safety for survivors of domestic violence? Three women are dead, hunted down and killed by a loser with a gun. Intense sadness and tragic for the victims and family. This is a wake up call for anyone in a abusive and bullying […]

Threats of violence against Gender Study students and Professor

September 15, 2015

Any threats of violence are to be taken seriously. I understand why the class was cancelled this week for safety concerns. The individual who posted this threat against the students and professor of the Gender Study program has serious self esteem issues and obviously problems with educated women, all women. Perhaps attending the class […]

End suicide by ending the silence

September 10, 2015

Depression and mental health is a struggle and each person suffers from their own darkness, speaking up asking for help is the courage to live. Our scars remind us where we have been but do not have to define our future. Conversations are powerful for removing the stigma of ‘weakness’ . Be curious with family […]

Canada and the World can DO More

September 5, 2015

The photo of young Alan Kurdi has changed Canadian’s perception of the refugee crisis in southern Europe. Canada and the world is now witness to the human tragedy with a child’s face. Since January over 2000 people, men, women and children, just like Alan have drowned. Desperate people in overcrowded boats and rafts and on foot across […]

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