Losing Your Sight Overnight (Part II)

06/13/2020 Frédéric Lebeuf 0

Born with congenital glaucoma, Marie-Christine Ricignuolo became blind a few months after delivering her first child. By Frédéric Lebeuf She thought it unthinkable that they can’t cure glaucoma in the year 2020. For her, losing her sight was the end of the world. She was […] See more

Learn to Say NO

06/12/2020 The Social Eyes 0

Children usually have confidence in their immediate entourage, including close friends and family. That’s how we raise them. We teach them to say, “yes.” By Mélina Soucy I was raised that way. She was, too. “Today, I’m 19. My assault happened when I was 16. […] See more

Look for Solutions

06/04/2020 Raymond Viger 2

Direct Intervention Intervening to save the life of a suicidal youth means conveying a sense of hope: you must be warm and very, very human in your approach. A spirit of simplicity and humility on your part is absolutely necessary. Without humility in your heart, […] See more

A Letter to Lady Justice

05/18/2020 Raymond Viger 0

Dear Lady Justice: I want to believe that you exist. By Raymond Viger  I dream that you will one day appear and become a part of our customs and habits; that you could become standard by which we live our lives. How come there are […] See more

Lexicon of the LGBTQ+ Community

05/15/2020 The Social Eyes 0

Here are some terms in use by the LGBTQ+ community today. By Sarah Langot Aromantic Someone who is aromantic, or aro, does not feel romantic sentiments for individuals. Asexual An asexual person, or an ace, does not feel a sexual attraction for individuals. To define […] See more

Losing Your Sight Overnight (Part I)

05/08/2020 Frédéric Lebeuf 0

Born with congenital glaucoma, Marie-Christine Ricignuolo became blind a few months after delivering her first child. By Frédéric Lebeuf I didn’t know how to handle this new reality,” she said. “How was I going to take care of my little Liam?” She thought it unthinkable […] See more

Scabies! The Unwelcome Guest

04/20/2020 Colin McGregor 0

This happened when I was imprisoned, on a transfer from one jail to another, temporarily in a holding facility for transferees. By Colin McGregor, Prison CFF de Laval Laying on the upper bunk of a 10 x 7 foot prison cell, I was itching like […] See more

My Different Brain

04/18/2020 Raymond Viger 0

It’s very difficult for me to read a book. To better understand the few I’ve read, I have to take notes on what it’s most important to remember in order to understand the story. By Raymond Viger  A 250 page book can be summarized in […] See more