Nov 1, 2018What playing nice after bullying teaches both sidesIn the waning days of grade 8, Cordelia had new incidents to work through. One, eerily similar to what occurred at her former school, had a happier ending. Again, my daughter was not the focus of the sexual assault, but helped to bring it to the adults who should help…Bullying6 min read
Dec 7, 2017UpdateFirst, I have to say my daughter is flourishing at her new school. She was chosen to be one of the students to go to the Me to We rally in Toronto. She is on Student Council. She volunteers. She’s a straight A student. …Metoo3 min read
Apr 14, 2017I feel like this is lateral violence against us [adult bullying].I feel like this is lateral violence against us [adult bullying]. It sure meets the definition. …Feminism2 min read
Apr 13, 2017I received a phone call from the principal just now (and checked in with Cordelia).I received a phone call from the principal just now (and checked in with Cordelia). They school called in counselors to discuss – not the incident – not what the principal said – not what the teacher said – but about the newspaper article! Yes. The newspaper article. Reading from…Rape Culture2 min read
Apr 6, 2017The Reply that Whitewashes the Issue and My ResponseGood morning Stephanie. I understand the Principal has been in contact with all of the girls parents and it appears they are doing well now. I am pleased that things are looking brighter. Take care! Sagoli, everyone: I don’t understand who the principal called. I did not tell the Superintendent…Rape5 min read
Apr 6, 2017Appropriate for whom in rape culture?Good morning: This weekend, my daughter had her birthday party. There were girls from her class in attendance. They verbalized that 1) they are afraid to go to school still 2) they have issues in class when he is there 3) the whole thing was normalized and they don’t think…Sexual Assault3 min read
Mar 7, 2017Pint Sized Warrior. 12 Year Old Girl takes on the School BoardPint Sized Warrior. 12 Year Old Girl takes on the School Board I will report to you about the rape threats in my class. What I saw happening to my friends o Yelling silence at them, cowering against a wall o I didn’t see it in first day. This happened…Rape Culture2 min read
Mar 7, 201745 and fighting rape culture in school board?45 and fighting rape culture in school board? My report to my daughter’s school board. 47% of all crimes against girls under 12 are sexual in nature Females 12–17 are 8X more likely to be victims of sexual assault than males that age Mental health consequences of sexual assault can…Rape Culture10 min read
Feb 7, 2017Update: People Need to ListenI spent lunch hours on Monday finding more people on the board to email or call. My list was getting long. Remember, these children are 12. I received two phone calls: from the Superintendent over public schools in my county, and from the Mental Wellness Coordinator. The Superintendent reiterated what…Sexual Assault4 min read
Feb 6, 2017What has our society come to, protecting the boy who threatened rape?On Wednesday, a 12 year old boy in her class announced, “It isn’t rape if you don’t say, ‘Surprise’ first.” For the better part of that day and the next, he started saying, yelling, or whispering, “Surprise.” to girls, 2 in particular. On day 2 of these threats to rape…Feminism5 min read