I recently had someone say to me, “I know you don’t believe in God,” and I immediately corrected them: “I’ve NEVER said that.” What I have said, time and time again, is that I am not religious. I don’t subscribe to any particular religion. That doesn’t mean I reject the idea of a higher power;…
I just finished listening to Outraged by Kurt Gray, and with a federal election underway here in Canada, I couldn’t have picked a better—or more necessary—time to hear its message. Like so many others, I’ve spent years entrenched in political discussions, often slipping into the same patterns: defending my stance, pointing out the flaws in…
I always thought I understood resilience. Life has tested me more times than I can count—poverty, abuse, addiction, loss. I have fought through it all, clawing my way forward when the world told me to lie down and surrender. But nothing has tested me quite like this. Stage 3 rectal cancer. A full APR surgery….
I’ve been in my share of toxic relationships—ones where I didn’t respect myself enough to set boundaries or walk away from disrespect. I kept hoping this time would be different. But it never was.Romantic relationships that were abusive. Friendships that were one-sided. But the hardest? Family—the people who should love you unconditionally.When you don’t receive…
How anyone thinks privatizing health care and letting insurance companies dictate treatment and support is a good idea… baffles me.Insurance companies are FOR PROFIT, which means their goal is to pay out as little as possible—that’s how they make money. They’re not ‘good neighbors’; they’re businesses.I was diagnosed with stage 3 rectal cancer in August…
I don’t want anyone to mistake my sense of humor or positive attitude for happiness. I’m not happy. I’m not happy about any of this.In fact, I’m pissed right off.I’m angry that my mother never talked to me about her symptoms, disease or treatment. I’m angry that my sister and I don’t talk so she…