Japanese News Segment on Rehtaeh
This is an older video I recently found. The Japanese news network sent a journalist and camera crew all the way to Halifax to shoot this segment.
He came disguised as a man of God #JusticeForToyin
A 19-year-old Black Lives Matter protester Oluwatoyin Salau has been found dead days after tweeting that a man who offered her a ride to church had molested her, according to reports on Twitter. Salau was last seen in Tallahassee, Florida, on June 6, reported USA Today citing the Tallahassee Police Department. Before she disappeared, Salau posted
Signal for Help
Incidents of domestic violence have skyrocketed in Canada with victims confined to their homes along with their abusers amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. In response, the Canadian Women's Foundation put together an educational video on how to ask for help without speaking or leaving an online trace. If you are, or know someone who is,
Sunday Smile
Thanks for the birthday wishes! They came in from all over the world and I appreciate the thoughtfulness!
Welcome to My Site
17 May 2010 /// Thanks for visiting. If this is your first time on my site, welcome! I appreciate all the feedback and support I've been given these past 7 years. It hasn't been easy but I have arrived at a place where I'm finally finding peace with myself and the loss of my daughter
Thank You Heidi
The following message was posted by Rehtaeh's mom Leah on Facebook. It's a wonderful tribute to an amazing soul, RCMP Constable Heidi Stevenson. Heidi, a 23-year veteran of the RCMP, died in the line of duty, protecting the people of Nova Scotia during the devastating murder spree that began Sunday in the village of Portapique.
#PrayForNovaScotia
The news out of Nova Scotia is unbelievably heartbreaking. My thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one, a friend, a neighbour, a teacher, a nurse, and a heroic RCMP Officer. RCMP say at least 17 people are dead, including one of their officers, after a man who at one point wore a
Finding Peace in the Pain
Today won't be easy and I'm sitting here not sure what to say or write and thinking I should just go for a walk. Rehtaeh died seven years ago today at the age of 17 following a suicide attempt on April 4th. Seven years without her smile, her infectious laugh, her warmth and kindness. It
Resilience is Futile
It took a while, but I finally got my hands on Resilience is Futile by Julie LaLonde. If you haven't read it you can find it on Amazon or any number of booksellers in Canada. I know Julie and consider her a dear friend, so reading a book like this wasn't easy. It's infuriating, heartbreaking,
Messages from Beyond
It's going to take a long time to process all the work and experiences I had in Costa Rica. From the people to the places to the deep journey we took together, this has been life changing and it gave me exactly what I needed. “Dreams gather quickly like Spring crows, and they scatter.” ~Simon