“This site is dedication to our wonderful Daughter who was smart, beautiful, and full of life with a deep compassion towards animals.”
Rehtaeh Parsons
Mrs. XXXXXX
English 10 (D Block)
September 12th, 2012
Autobiography
…..During my sixteen years I have engaged in various extra-curricular activities. Between the ages of 5-7 I participated in ballet, soccer and swimming. At the time I disliked those sports but at age ten I started gymnastics and through gymnastics I joined Titans Cheerleading squad and that year we went on to win second place in provincials. I currently have no interest in sports however I became interested in art; specifically in watercolor paintings. I am an avid reader and have read an estimated twelve hundred books in my lifetime. I’ve read a wide range of genres including science, biographies and other miscellaneous non-fiction.
I also enjoy traveling and have visited Florida, Toronto, Mexico and this past summer I spent time in Ottawa. Some of my favorite places include Cozumel, Mexico and my uncle’s cottage in Peterborough, Ontario. The beach in Mexico was indescribable, I went deep sea diving, snorkeling, and boating a couple times while there. The cottage was an amazing experience I’ll never forget, I got to spend time with members of my extended family for the first time.
After high school I plan to volunteer with Sea Shepard Oceanographic Society and travel around the world saving whales and other endangered marine mammals. I fell in love with animals at a young age and spent my childhood growing up with them. My mother runs a German Shepherd Rescue and I’ve spent my life around dogs. Presently I own a fish named Necto, a rat named Alice, a gecko named Soup and a Pug named Ozzy.
Last year I was diagnosed with depression and anxiety after a very traumatic experience. Its had a huge impact on my life and how I look at things. This past March I was admitted into the IWK, and was kept there for six weeks. I struggle with coping but have the help of a loving family. This is why I want to study psychology and became a therapist to help mentally ill teenagers who are having difficulty coping with life. I would like to go to Dalhousie to do my studies.
rip angel…always in our memories! <3
I’m doing a report on you Retaeh.. I hope you are enjoying heaven right now.. Your story brings me to tears and I’m sorry that this happened to you.. I will try to make a difference for you and all of these other young ladies being tortured… Rest in peace, we will never forget you..
Thanks for caring Nadja and for honouring Rae.
Hello Mrs. Parsons
My name is Jamie Lavier. I am a singer/
songwriter with the band ” Deep Fried “.
We are currently recording a new cd. I have written lyrics for a song remembering your beautiful daughter. Rehtaeh’s story has hit me , and many others, very deeply. I guess what I’m trying to say is , i wanted to see how you felt about us including this song on our current cd. Our hope is to raise awareness and, to never , ever forget Rehtaeh. If you would like to see the lyrics before responding, they are on my Facebook page. If you aren’t on Facebook, i can post them here. Whatever you decide is OK. I totally understand. Thank you so much for your time. Think of you guys often. ❤
Did I ever reply to your email Jamie? I apologize if I missed it.
Leah