Category: Gender-Based Violence
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Tattoos Should Be Covered Under Provincial Health Insurance
My tattoo artist charges $145/hour. My therapist $200. And yet, I dreaded therapy, never providing the sweet release of a 6 hour tatt session. My artist was always kind. Showing they cared about my experience even though they were aware of the impending pain. This relaxed me. Open about what might happen, swelling, nervous twitches,…
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But What About the Men?
I recently had an interaction with a White male community member. The interaction was over email, as most are these days, and occurred in the context of my advocacy work to end gender-based violence. His openness to dialogue and lack of defensiveness made me believe he was genuine in his communication with me and desire…
ivan beck 