In the silences; pauses; & heartbreaking words that describe each experience of harm & violation … our team at VAW Services Elgin leans in - hears; believes; & honours the fault lines of intentional harm on the body, mind, and spirit. Am so grateful for you 💕

So much #CommunityLove shared in the first week of #WomanAbusePreventionMonth 💕 Thank to ⁦St. Thomas Police⁩ Police Services Board for your leadership & kind gift to support families pursuing their hopes for safety ⁦VAW Services Elgin⁩ Beautiful! #StrengthInNumbers

Looking forward to coming together this morning to hold space to talk about the harm & pain of abuse and explore how together it is possible to cultivate hope and facilitate ripples of change in the face of the same.

Thinking today about the beautiful points of light across the globe working together to the create safety, equity, & liberation. Wishing bright moments of rest in the journey for each mighty soul. #InternationalDayForEliminationOfViolenceAgainstWomen

Tears today catching up with phone messages. Powerful to hear the kindness & compassion of each voice - for the mighty women & children we serve & our mighty team of colleagues. The gift of your understanding & love touches so many hearts each day. Thank you for all; always 💕

"In Canada, a woman is murdered every 2.5 days." That's the opening line of a commentary published in @cmaj today. Let that sink in. Almost every other day. Usually by an intimate partner or man in her family. Physicians can help prevent #femicide cmaj.ca/content/193/48…

Today we re-member. 14 women killed on #Dec6th 1989 in an act of misogyny & anti-feminist hate. #Dec6th #16Days

It’s a hard day for so many mighty souls … please know real time support is close by

Many tears today as held in our hearts so many mighty souls. At the end of this day I am again looking at Arundhati Roy’s words that have taken root in my soul. For sure “Not only is another world possible; she is on her way.” And today, together we heard her breathing 💕

Hope. Always. Hope. Beautiful piece by Sonaksha JASS - Just Associates of #bellhooks powerful invocation. #EndVAW #CreateEquity

Hello beautiful people … each one of you gave to make the holiday so bright for each woman & each child staying at VAW Services Elgin 💕 Thank you so much for your many acts of kindness & compassion - so lovely indeed! With many hugs and much gratitude for all; always 💕

Carole Watson was a mighty soul with an unwavering conviction about the necessity of safety for women & children. She was steadfast; determined; and kind 💕 Am wishing bright moments of peace for her family in the days ahead.

Appreciated the space made possible today for consultation with Peter Bethlenfalvy about budget priorities for Ministry of Finance - so many passionate & thoughtful souls in the zoom room offering their wisdom. Thank you!

Today for St. Brigid's Day/ Imbolg, the Gaelic festival celebrating the beginning of spring, an old Irish tune Brigid by harper Turlough O'Carolan (1670 – 1738)

Did you know that today is a Day of Action and Memorial for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, Two-Spirit and Trans people? Please take a moment today to reflect on the lives that have been taken far too soon. #MMIWG2ST bit.ly/34A5PQf

Only Time by Enya☘️Irish music from my cottage on the west coast of Ireland all week for St. Patrick's Day

Today's #WellnessWednesdays quote is from Angeline Boulley's "Firekeeper's Daughter."

In light of the recent papal apology, Atlohsa would like to inform our community of our 24-Hour Crisis Line 1800-605-7477. If you need support, or if you simply need someone to talk to, we are here for you.

September 30th marks the #NationalDayforTruthandReconciliation, where we recognize and honour all of our past and present relatives. If you don't know about the truths or what you can do to support change, here are ways to take action:

Hello there! VAW Services Elgin Annual Community Breakfast returns at 7am Thursday March 7th! We hope you'll join us as we celebrate #IWD2024 and our work together to make our corner of the world safer for all✨ CommunityBreakfast2024.eventbrite.ca