What is Healthy Masculinity? We have seen many changes in our society of late in how we are responding to #maleprivilege, #power, and the idea that ‘#boyswillbeboys.’ The terms ‘#healthymasculinity’ and ‘#toxicmasculinity’ are being thrown around more and more and it is important to understand what these terms mean, how we can begin to hold ourselves and each other accountable, and what the cost/benefit is of both. The following is meant to be an introduction and beginning ex

'Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong' - Mahatma Ghandi. Forgiveness is one of the most powerful choices that a person can make. I say choice because it truly is something that each person must choose to do or not to do. We are confronted with moments to choose forgiveness each and every day. But, making that choice is not always easy. Psychologists generally define forgiveness as a conscious, deliberate decision to release feelings of resentment or vengeance toward a p

‘Baby, it’s cold outside...’ The lyrics of this #frankloesser song have been described as problematic by many and the @cbc pulled it. After feedback from listeners, the song was returned to rotation. ​ I am not posting this to state whether the lyrics are OK, if they are being misinterpreted, or what the right decision was. I am posting to provoke thought and reflection that we need to challenge ourselves always to ensure safety for all. This debate highlights an important co