~ in loving memory
Posted with permission – Kim’s Corner She could be your daughter. She could be your friend. She could be the girl two houses over, who babysits your kids or walks your dog. She could be any 17 yr. old girl trying to get through this roller coaster we call life. She loved animals. She was a bigRead more about Guest Post – Her Name Is Rehtaeh Parsons[…]
I will post everyday until May 16th when the court goes back in to attempt to overturn the Publication Ban…. REHTAEH PARSONS is her name. ~ Leah Parsons This ban makes no sense at all — not at this point. No one in the justice system stood up to protect Rehtaeh when she needed itRead more about Rehtaeh Parsons is her name[…]
Last night I soaked in the tub as I often do because my body is wracked in pain both emotionally and physically. I do believe our physical bodies hold our stress. I have what I call “pockets of pain” throughout my body that moves to different areas on different days. As I soaked I startedRead more about Thirteen Months…but who is counting?[…]
Upcoming Event: Together We Can: Men Speak Out on Violence Against Women What can boys and men do about violence against women? Glen Canning, Rehtaeh Parsons’ father, will help answer this question at our upcoming speaker series event. Join us for this honest and compelling discussion about positive masculinity. With recent events on university campuses inRead more about Together We Can: Men Speak Out on Violence Against Women[…]
The big day is here! Its not too late to come to the event! At the door our hostess will happily grant you entry for $50.00. You will get some appetizers, a signature Rae’ven drink, a chance at the Grand Prize and dancing?! Proceeds to Rae of Light Havens – a registered non-profit that providesRead more about Rae’z the Roof[…]
I made an application to the court this morning to have the publication ban lifted. Both Rehtaeh’s mother and I are of the opinion that a move to protect Rehtaeh comes far to late and only serves to highlight the many missed opportunities to do so while she was alive. A publication ban may beRead more about Publication ban emerges in Rehtaeh’s case[…]
I’ll be speaking at this event about Rehtaeh and men’s violence against women. TORONTO, April 23, 2014 /CNW/ – The One Billion Rising Toronto Public Rally is taking place on April 28, 2014 at the iconic Yonge-Dundas Square. The rally is being MC’d by the multi-talented and ever energetic Tabby Johnson. Speakers include magnificent EveRead more about TORONTO to Rise & Dance for Justice with Headliner Eve Ensler[…]
Below is a list of questions, myths, and misconceptions regarding Rehtaeh’s case and circumstances. We have handed Murray Segal a separate set of questions for him to ask the police. When his review is complete hopefully those will be answered. If you have a question you would like me to address please ask. I willRead more about Myths, Misconceptions, and Rape Culture[…]
pray you have found peace. Know you made a difference. I love and miss you terribly peanut. Dad xoxo
This is the talk I am giving today in Ottawa for Victims of Violence Week in memory of my wonderful daughter Rehtaeh Parsons. he past year has been a year filled with a great deal of pain but also with hope. Before Rehtaeh died she shared with a quote that she felt reflected the worldRead more about Victims of Violence Week 2014[…]