A Never-Ending Battle: Religion vs Sexual Orientation
The battle rages on ... Dalton McGuinty's Liberal Government has introduced anti-bullying legislation, which includes having Gay-Straight Alliances in publicly funded Catholic schools. This legislation is partly in response to the spike in teen suicides related to bullying - more specifically, LGBTQ teens who have been bullied to the point of suicide.
Read MoreIf being gay is a choice
As an LGBTQ ally, I have no problem stating that I absolutely do not believe that sexual orientation - hetero, homo, or bi - is a choice. I think that the idea that being LGBT is a choice is a load of ... y'know.
Read MoreAnother gay teen suicide – RIP Jamey
Another teen has committed suicide over gay bullying. 14 year old Jamey Rodemeyer was found dead outside his family home on Monday, September 19, 2011.
Read MoreLet’s be clear …
As I mentioned in my previous post, this week's workshop was focused on the topic of "Communication". It was an interesting and challenging week; five new youth for a total of twelve and some interesting group dynamics made for a different session than I am used to.
Read MoreWe Live in a Beautiful World!
Good morning, sunshine! Last night's workshop was entitled "Sexual Diversity & LGBTQ" and featured a phenomenal guest speaker. Seventeen youth (biggest turnout yet!), lots of dialogue and plenty of great questions made for a productive and meaningful workshop. My guest speaker gave the youth an opportunity to listen and talk to someone who has "been there" and I am happy to say that they didn't hesitate to take full advantage of her experience and knowledge.
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