Grief Retreat ….Sept 16th – 18th

Grief Retreat ….Sept 16th – 18th

In a beautiful setting in rural Nova Scotia we will gather to share our love for our children. We will laugh and cry! We will engage in nature of life and leave feeling connected and loved. Isnt that what life is all about? We still have spots available. Come join us.

3rd Annual Memorial Walk – Rae’s Awareness

3rd Annual Memorial Walk – Rae’s Awareness

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.

Semi Colon Fundraiser Tattoo – National Suicide Prevention week

Semi Colon Fundraiser Tattoo – National Suicide Prevention week

World Suicide Preventation/Awareness Day is Sept 10th. We will host this event to help bring awareness of the prevalence of Suicide and the struggles people face.The Rehtaeh Parsons Society will be joined by Six Points Tattoo Parlour to raise funds and help reduce the stigma of mental health. We will be having a two dayRead more about Semi Colon Fundraiser Tattoo – National Suicide Prevention week[…]

The Gift of Life and the Comfort of Love

The Gift of Life and the Comfort of Love

The first organ recipient letter came a few months ago. It was from a man in his 30’s who, thanks to Rehtaeh’s gift, will be able to watch his two year old daughter grow up. Rehtaeh’s mother has actually been in touch with him and they are hoping to meet someday. It was a beautifully written letter and it came a good time. It picks you up for a moment and I hold on to that feeling as long as I can. He promised he is going to be as good as a father as he can be.

Rehtaeh Parsons will live on in the lives of others thanks to the organ donations made after her death. It makes us sad but knowing her ‘gift of life’ has touched the lives of people and families of others is something we cherish. Read more about The Gift of Life and the Comfort of Love

The Rape of Rehtaeh Parsons

The Rape of Rehtaeh Parsons

Most of what you are about to read was written months ago. Some of it by me and some of it by a person who I will not name for legal reasons. This information came forward following the death of my daughter and it is the main reason her case was reopened. As much as possible I’m not going to elaborate on it. I will leave out names, other than Rehtaeh’s, and information that could cause her mother or our family distress.

I truly hope you read this with an open mind and just try to forget everything you know or think you know about this case. When you’re finished you can conclude for yourself if you believe my daughter was telling the truth when she told the police she was raped. Read more about The Rape of Rehtaeh Parsons