Thoughts

Valentine’s Day was always a big day in our house I remember excitedly following my dad through the door of my parents’ bedroom. He was carrying a tray with breakfast:…

Jennifer Stewart as a finalist in Miss Universe Canada At the age of 19, I found myself thrust into a world light years away from the corporate boardrooms and entrepre…

A personal note: I’ve rarely written a submission for a publication about my experience with sexual violence in my early 20s. This submission to The Honest Talk is due to…

From the moment I met my mother-in-law, it was love at first sight With a younger brother, two sons and even male pets, she appreciated having a daughter figure around…

In my journey as a researcher in the healthcare field, I have come to realize the profound impact language has not only in conveying information, but also in shaping perc…

“In and out” approach to resolution-setting This year, instead of penning a laundry list of resolutions destined for neglect by February, I took a different route. The…

The night before the embryo transfer, I lay awake, staring into the darkness. I was filled with hope, nerves, and excitement. Would it work? Would I finally be able to…

As my daughter walked out the door to head back to university after Christmas break, I reflected that it is almost always easier to be the one doing the leaving than to b…