Jane
Victims are likely to be re-victimized: let's break this cycle #eliminationofviolenceagainstwomen
The first time I was sexually assaulted was just before my 14th birthday. Since then, I've felt like a magnet for abusive men. I've often...
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Jane
Nov 21, 20236 min read
Here's why telling your story matters - and why it's so damn hard
Speaking up after an abusive relationship is one of the most loving and supportive things a person can do for themselves and other...
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Jane
Nov 13, 20238 min read
Sexual violence in intimate relationships: please debunk your assumptions!
Is sexual abuse a crime when the perpetrator is an intimate partner? Is it rape when the victim doesn't fight off her partner, use the...
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Jane
Nov 7, 20235 min read
Trauma in kids: here's how you can help
"When we create a culture of silence, we give violence power." [1] This statement hit hard. The effects of childhood victimization and...
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Jane
Oct 30, 20235 min read
Anger: a healing power
Anger sucks, let's face it. 'Perks' include body aches, sleepless nights, anxious nightmares, inability to focus or concentrate on...
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Jane
Oct 24, 20234 min read
How emotional abuse fucks with your mind
Put simply, emotional abuse is a monstrous mind-fuck. Control through criticism, gaslighting, silent treatment, isolation, and...
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Jane
Oct 18, 202310 min read
But, why'd she stay?
Abusive relationships are complex monsters, full of fog, confusion and fear. None of us enter a relationship with someone we suspect will...
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Jane
Oct 12, 20233 min read
Foggy and anxious? Here's how abuse affects the brain
The brain is a fantastic organ, as it continuously evolves as we grow, learn, and have new experiences. Many things affect the state and...
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Jane
Oct 10, 20233 min read
Domestic Violence Defined - is this you or someone you love?
*Reader warning: speaking from the heart (please fuck off, Depp vs Heard zealots) Although some of us understand what people mean when...
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Jane
Sep 26, 20231 min read
A word on abuse
He’s so perfect Please, no drama #metoo I’m so in love! He’s so perfect, Tall, blond ✓ Handsome ✓ Strong ✓ Silent ✓ But then there’s her...
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Jane
Aug 14, 20211 min read
MONTREAL BOOK TOUR SCHEDULE 09/2021 🦋
Catch me in Montreal between September 6th and 18th! Public events Book Launch Concordia University Sponsored by C.A.R.E. Jeunesse...
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Jane
Jul 9, 20211 min read
Author Interview: The Independent Book Review
I recently had the pleasure of being interviewed by The Independent Book Review. With over 800 members, this Facebook club offers support...
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Jane
Jun 27, 20214 min read
This is why mountain biking is significant to my mental health journey
“[Sport] has an almost unmatched role to play in promoting understanding, healing wounds, mobilising support for social causes, and...
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Jane
Jun 4, 20218 min read
#everychildmatters: my 215km ride for awareness
A few days ago, I committed to biking 215km on mountain bike trails to help bring awareness to the government's horrendous history of...
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Jane
Apr 24, 20211 min read
CBC's "Our Montreal" Interview: Butterflies in the System
I was honoured to speak with CBC's "Our Montreal" host Catherine Verdon-Diamond on Butterflies in the System and my thoughts on the youth...
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Jane
Apr 18, 20211 min read
CBC Montreal interview with Sabrina Marandola: on Butterflies in the System
It was a privilege to speak with CBC Montreal's Sabrina Marandola on her radio segment "Let's Go", about my inspiration for writing...
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Jane
Mar 29, 20211 min read
Indie Reader: 4.5 Stars for Butterflies in the System
So proud to have received the Indie Reader stamp of approval, with 4.5 stars for Butterflies in the System! "Your book received a rating...
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Jane
Mar 11, 20211 min read
TV Interview with Talking Kootenay Books: Butterflies in the System
In February, I was pleased to be invited for an interview on Talking Kootenay Books (see below 🙂) to discuss my latest novel Butterflies...
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Jane
Mar 8, 20211 min read
A Love Story For Pride: The Door
Cheers to all my rainbow friends and family! Happy Pride :) In tribute to you all, here's a short story I wrote for The Golden Women's...
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Jane
Mar 5, 20213 min read
Virtual Auction: bid for my novels & other exciting items and help WAVAW support survivors!
Hi all! I have donated copies of both my novels to SOLD - WAVAW Rape Crisis Centre's Virtual Silent Auction. I am committed to supporting...
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