~ in loving memory
Some Thoughts about PTSD…. Exploring the Depths I never truly understood what PTSD truly is.. I was living with it for years and never even knew that I had PTSD No one ever explained my past traumas to me in this way. I thought ONLY people who experienced trauma in war experienced PTSD. I thoughtRead more about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Exploring the Depths[…]
April 9th at 1pm we hold our Annual Walk to Rae’s Awareness about Sexualized Violence Pledge sheets are available After our walk we will provide snacks/speakers/entertainment All are welcome We will be taking a community pledge to “keep each other safe” and placing stones along our route. Join Us! Sexualized Violence affects ALL of us.
“UnSlut – A Documentary” is happening April 9th at 4pm 1st Screening in Nova Scotia Film Director Emily Lindin will be present to facilitate discussion 80 Chameau Crescent, Cole Harbour following our 3rd Annual Awareness Walk
This Friday March 18th is our first support group for anyone affected by suicide. Suicide loss is a complex grief and often we feel very isolated in our pain. Rehtaeh Parsons Society along with Eastern Shore Mental Health have teamed up with Grief Counsellor Roy Ellis to offer a place to “feel” heard and toRead more about Support Group Begins[…]
My parents had the idea right when they were raising us. They knew that they were raising kids to become adults because in reality that is what we are doing when we become parents. We are not raising them to be our buddies.When raising kids to be adults we teach responsibility but I still thinkRead more about Life is Hard AND Magical[…]
Because sexualized violence affects us all. This event is a Memorial Walk for Rehtaeh to bring awareness to the issues of sexualized violence in our communities. We need to evaluate societal perceptions of rape and sexual violence which includes the evergrowing nature of “cyber slut shaming” We have a great line up of speakers/entertainers followingRead more about Rae’s Awareness Walk[…]
January was rough, rough, rough emotionally and physically but spiritually there has been so much growth. We often hear about the decline of one’s health after loss/grief/emotional trauma and I truly understand this now and how it has been this way for the past couple of years. The emotions that we carry have special pocketsRead more about Life LOVES us![…]
Today is the initiative by Bell Aliant to talk about mental health struggles. I share mine today because its important to break down the stigma associated with struggles. #Bellletstalk I have been struggling everyday since my daughter had her breakdown in our kitchen on November 18/2011. For 17months we struggled as a family tryingRead more about Mental Health Awareness #Bellletstalk[…]
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The Society offers a Yoga Program every Sunday evening and everyone is welcome. Its gentle yoga connecting mind/body/spirit. Drop by any time. We would love you to join us. Location: 122 Portland St Dartmouth (upstairs) Time: 7:00pm til 8:15pm When: Every Sunday Evening