Stories

There's been so much on the news about the Jian Ghomeshi sexual assault case and I, among others, knew how it was going to go before the decision came down. What I appreciate most about the whole thing is that people are talking about it. People are talking about how they feel about these women and why they did what they did. Some people understand exactly and others have nothing to relate to and don't get it.

Don't get me wrong, I believe that the law was enforced. I believe that the judge had no choice but to decide what he did, according to our current laws. However, I also believe that changes need to be made that ensure that protection and support are provided to victims who come forward and greater effort must be made to understand and explain the reasons for their behaviour.

A friend of mine was called about doing a documentary of survivor's stories, to help educate and continue these discussions in a productive way to enable change to happen in the system. She posted it, I contacted the woman and a taping has been scheduled in early April. I sent a message to Lucy Decoutere earlier this week, thanking her for her courage, in spite of the outcome of the trial. I decided that if she could pay the price she paid, I can do my bit by adding my story. I'm nervous and excited.

I spent the day sewing fleece camouflage pants for all the kids for Easter. Two left to do in the morning. My head and neck still hurt so I'm going to bed soon.

Love, elly