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May 8, 2025 – “Have You Seen My Son?”: A Parent’s Love Through the Years
In 1994, a young man battling addiction left Toronto and came to Vancouver in search of drugs. Since then, his parents have not seen or heard from him. Thirty years have passed. Thirty years of silence, uncertainty, and wondering. They have lived each day with questions in their hearts. Is he still alive? Is he… Continue reading
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May 5, 2025 – Walking in Love, Learning in Grace: A Midway Reflection on Anglican Theology and LGBTQ+ Inclusion
We are now halfway through our Walking in Love course. It has been a small and intimate journey of learning, listening, and reflection. While only a few of us gather each week, the conversations have been thoughtful, personal, and deeply meaningful. This course explores Anglican theology in relation to LGBTQ+ inclusion. We began by revisiting… Continue reading
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May 03, 2025 – Why Aren’t we teaching students about drug prevention anymore? Reflection from an RCMP exhibition and a call to invest in youth education.
On May 3, 2025, I attended an educational event hosted by the Richmond RCMP at Lansdowne Centre. The event featured various community engagement activities, including fraud prevention information, discussions on the D.A.R.E. program’s keepin’ it REAL curriculum, and cycling demonstrations by officers participating in the upcoming Cops for Cancer Tour de Coast. Families enjoyed photo… Continue reading
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May 1, 2025 – Showing Up Matters: Reflections from the Pathways Clubhouse Fundraiser
Tonight, I attended the Pathways Clubhouse Society fundraiser, a gathering full of warmth, generosity, and deep humanity. It was more than a fundraising event. It was a living testament to the truth that healing, community, and mental health care are not just ideas — they are embodied every day in real people and real stories.… Continue reading
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May 1, 2025 – A Morning at the Drop-In: New Faces, Familiar Challenges in Richmond
This morning, I made my way to the drop-in center here in Richmond. It’s always a place that offers a glimpse into the diverse realities of our community, and today was no exception. Stepping inside, I was greeted by some new faces among the staff. It’s always nice to introduce myself and connect with the… Continue reading
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April 30,2025 – A Heartwarming Afternoon: Finding Connection in Unexpected Places
This afternoon unfolded in a way I hadn’t quite anticipated, leaving a gentle warmth in its wake. I had the opportunity to visit a local nursing home, and the experience was profoundly touching. From the moment I stepped inside, I was met with such genuine warmth. Smiles radiated from both staff and residents, many greeting… Continue reading
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April 30, 2025 – Bridging Cultures: Understanding Different Approaches to Addiction Treatment in British Columbia
Recently, a meaningful conversation unfolded after I reached out to a therapist’s manager following a poignant reflection on a family’s tragic loss in Surrey, British Columbia. As a member of the BC community, witnessing such grief underscores the importance of understanding the diverse experiences within our multicultural landscape. While the manager rightly upheld client confidentiality,… Continue reading
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April 28, 2025 – Standing Together in Grief and Hope
This afternoon, I stood in front of John Oliver Secondary School, at a memorial overflowing with flowers, candles, and messages of love. I came to pay my respects to those impacted by the tragic accident during the Lapu-Lapu Day block party. The rain could not wash away the sorrow. Every flower and every flickering candle… Continue reading
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April 26, 2025 – Walking Alongside Grief: Reflections on a Family’s Tragic Loss and Our Call to Listen
Today, I had the solemn privilege of sitting with a Mandarin-speaking family in Surrey, British Columbia, who are navigating unimaginable grief. Earlier this year, their 14-year-old daughter died from an overdose. As I entered their home, I felt the weight of sorrow in the air—a mother’s heartbreak, a father’s silence, and the empty space that… Continue reading
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April 24, 2025 – An Afternoon in the DTES: Beyond Headlines, Embracing Humanity
This afternoon, I had the profound experience of sharing a glimpse into Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside (DTES) with a journalist seeking to understand the complex realities of homelessness and addiction. Often portrayed through a lens of fear and despair, the DTES revealed a different narrative as we walked the streets of Hastings – one woven with… Continue reading
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