I was sexually assaulted when I was 16. this summer, PenguinRandomHouseCA published a memoir by one of my assailants claiming my rape was consensual. now I'm ready to share my story: link.medium.com/h9k3cvTsxvb #MeToo #leahmclaren #nonfiction #survivorvoices

I just saw a few comments of ppl saying I was ugly cause I wasn’t wearing any makeup. And I really want y’all to get the help y’all need because makeup isn’t real. I’m beautiful in real life, because of who I am, not what I look like.

Estefanía thought she was making an appointment to get an abortion. Instead, she walked into one of the more than 2,500 crisis pregnancy centers, or CPCs, in the US. Their goal? To deter women who want abortions from obtaining them. businessinsider.com/crisis-pregnan…

Shortly after publication of the memoir, @realSarahPolley (she/her) heard allegations from others and we were connected. We discussed my experience extensively. She was always kind and respectful to me. Her blurb will not be on any future copy of the book.

me trying to make conversation with my straight coworkers:

Good morning, I'm looking to speak with residents and caregivers of Cedarwood Lodge in Sault Ste. Marie regarding the LTC home's plans to close for an CBC Sudbury story. Please feel free to give me a call, PM or email me at [email protected] Thank you!

The Connect-Clinic is at risk for closure, I'm looking to speak with trans and gender diverse patients in the north who have used the service on how this could affect them and their care. PM, comment or email me at [email protected] Thanks, meegwetch and merci!

Call me, maybe?

Season’s greetings from the Library of Parliament!

Are you on a wait list for treatment of an eating disorder N. Ontario? Do you know someone who's received care recently? I'd like to speak with you for a possible CBC Sudbury story. Feel free to email me: [email protected], PM or comment below. Miigwetch, Merci, Thanks!

Good morning! I'm looking to speak with people in Sudbury area on how they feel about the city's proposal to consolidate its fire stations. Are you worried about obtaining fire insurance ore a mortgage? Please feel free to PM me or email me at [email protected]. Thanks!

Hey northern Ontario! I'm pursuing a story on medically assisted dying and eligibility for those suffering from mental health issues. Is this something that impacts you? Do you know someone who is considering MAID? PM me or email [email protected]. Miigwetch, thank you, merci!

What a fascinating story from my talented CBC Sudbury colleague Sam Juric.

“Porshia Ciutti of Sudbury, Ont., hasn’t eaten a meal in two years. The 24-year-old says that after catching COVID-19, her stomach just stopped processing food.” Story by ⁦Sam Juric⁩ cbc.ca/newsinteractiv…

Hey #GTA folks! I'm producing with CBC's Metro Morning and looking to speak with someone in the GTA planning to take part in this spring's goose hunt in northern Ontario. Feel free to comment below, PM me or email me at [email protected] Miigwetch!

finally feel like a freelancer because it's been three months since one of my pieces was published and I still haven't been paid

I was applying (and was subsequently rejected) for a full time job at Target when I was nominated for an Emmy 🤷🏾‍♀️🥴 businessinsider.com/the-bear-write…

What album is 10/10 for you, no skips?

Hey Toronto friends, do I know any Spanish soccer fans and would like to speak to CBC Metro Morning about the Women's World Cup? Feel free to pm, comment or email at [email protected]

Hello Toronto/GTA! Looking to speak with people who have or are currently uses the services of a match maker for a possible CBC story. Feel free to comment or email [email protected] Thank you!