There are often people who ask us what an abused relationship looks like. There is a common assumption that abuse only happens in the context of a male/female relationship, but there are truly multiple forms of abuse that individual womyn can suffer at the hands of men, women, relatives, strangers or friends. Our services know …
A Mother’s Love By: Cecilia Tement Recently I had the pleasure of meeting a wonderful woman with a big heart and her little sidekick, 8 month old Jude. Daniella Osman approached us to ask if she could hold a fundraiser for the centre. Being a first time mom, she began to think of how …
It’s True! Exercise uplifts and heals. We all know that exercise benefits us in more ways than one. Sure, it can help you to lose weight and stay fit, but regular physical activity, like going to the gym, hiking, taking long walks around the park, swimming, and even dancing, can also rejuvenate your spirit, especially …
In occasion of International Women’s Day (IWD) as recognized by millions of people in the struggle for equity and justice worldwide, and by the United Nations, here is a “Did You Know” segment going over the beginnings of IWD and of current issues in women’s rights today: Did You Know: IWD was first observed …
Dear Friends, Today I have lost a friend, a supporter, and a confidant. Jack is known to me as a “street fighter” – he was a consistent and tireless advocate. He was one who believed in all people without any form of discrimination. He was true to his word and he never failed to follow …
I remember her well. She had a sadness about her that will stay with me forever. When she told me her story, tears came to her eyes and we were all moved by the emotion that poured out of her as she talked about the horrors she had experienced. ‘Janicki’ shared with us that she …
“What Dr. Roz’s Healing Place means to me is a place where I can come back from school, to my friends, to my mentors who are very kind and helpful in any time of need. Once I come there it is like a home away from home. A place where I can be myself, with …
I don’t know how to start off when talking about my life before Dr. Roz’s Healing Place. I met my husband in 1992 and started suffering his abuse in 1995 when I moved from Ethiopia to Canada. I had left him once before and ended up staying away for a period of six years. About …
In 2006 my two children and I arrived in Canada. For the first two months our family was happy. After that my ex-husband started abusing me. I didn’t realize that it was abuse. I thought it was a crazy love. He was controlling me, checking on me every minute, calling constantly. When I was going …