The SAQ for Children

10/17/2021 Raymond Viger 0

I line up at a branch of the SAQ, the Quebec Liquor Commission. I am getting our order for our concert venue, Bistro le Ste-Cath. By Raymond Viger  Waiting my turn at the cash, I look at all the “cuties” being offered to me. Let […] See more

On the Conquest of Women (Part I)

09/16/2021 Raymond Viger 0

He grabs her by the arm. He looks her straight in the eye. He moves his lips forward towards hers. He forces a kiss. She makes it understood that she isn’t interested. He continues anyway. Another very clear refusal. He can’t accept her rejection, no […] See more

The Rage of a Nice Guy

09/05/2021 Raymond Viger 0

I’ve already shared with you all about my learning disabilities, including my dyslexia. Given different comments I received on those essays, an internet reader sent me the following request: Talk about people who are too nice and who live through the hell of being too […] See more

Community Resources

09/04/2021 Raymond Viger 2

It’s important as a prevention worker to find out ahead of time which resources can provide services in English, as well as in cultural community languages. This is true in and out of Quebec. Not all of your clients will be fluent in English or […] See more

Phases of the Mourning Process; Protest

06/04/2021 Raymond Viger 2

This phase can come about very quickly if the first phase (shock) is particularly long. The mourner searches for reasons why the death came about. When those answers don’t readily appear then anger, rage and resentment can ensue, not to mention shame and guilt. The […] See more

Phases of the Mourning Process; Shock

05/04/2021 Raymond Viger 2

At first the mourner is in shock. He/she will continue to live a normal life. The suicide won’t have made make much of a psychological impact, from all outward appearances. In reality, the mourner hasn’t accepted what has happened as a real fact. He/she can’t […] See more