The recent verdict in the court case of #HeWhoMustNotBeNamed was expected, but utterly disappointing. For many of us, this verdict is like digging fingernails into an open wound: those of us who, in the lead up to this trial, were declared liars because our attacks were never reported to police -- who were coloured as less than truthful because we waited days/months/years before being able to talk about our experiences at all.
Our daughters deserve better.
Read MoreMy 5yr old is equal parts "crazy hyena child" and "wise old soul". I am often taken aback by statements he makes, or stumped by questions he asks. Children are amazingly perceptive, largely untainted by the cynicism we acquire with age, and I find he is particularly so.
Today, out of the blue, he turned to me and said, "Mommy, did you know that a boy and a boy can get married? And that a girl and a girl can get married? And that boys and girls can get married?"
Read MoreYou were drunk and sweaty, and reeked of cigarette smoke. You were wearing a red shirt and a medal. You were walking with a friend. It was late afternoon and the rain had stopped, the sun making the air sultry with humidity. I was on my way to the store to run an errand after work.
Read MoreWhat do you do when you've procrastinated in getting a hair cut for almost three years and then win a visit to an awesome neighbourhood salon for a new 'do? Why pay it forward, of course!
Read MoreNursing toddlers and older children will always be seen as a fringe activity unless those of us who do it openly share our experiences. I strongly feel there are more families practicing extended breastfeeding than people realize!
Read MoreWhat five positive acts can you pledge that will help make your community a happier and greener place to live?
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