She Speaks: Have you talked about death lately?
I’ve had death on my mind lately. This isn’t unusual. Even as a child,…
Author Kathleen May
Kathleen May
Kathleen May is a writer, speaker, and activist. Her work in our community includes co-founding the long-running Huntsville Women’s Group, being a Survivor Mentor in the pilot survivor-to-survivor program through MPSSAS, co-facilitating instinct-unlocking workshops for women through I Got This, working as a host and community producer of Herstories on YourTV, volunteering with Women’s March Muskoka, and her role as a front-line counsellor at a women’s shelter. Kathleen is a 2018 Woman of Distinction for Social Activism and Community Development and also received the Best Author award for her 2018 submission at the Muskoka Novel Marathon, a fundraiser for literacy services. Her dream is a sustainable women’s land co-operative in Muskoka.
She Speaks: Yes, we really call you cidiots, but in an endearing way
In my late teens and twenties, I lived in Toronto, and my partner at…
She Speaks: Justice begins with a word
I found there is no way to discuss the cruel details of this case without dehumanizing Cindy Gladue further, or without using sensationalist language in an attempt to force empathy.
She Speaks: Who are you really mad at?
When we get upset with working class people who are fighting for a living…
She Speaks: Abortion will never be unthinkable, but denying it must be
I’m sixteen and shaking. I don’t really need to go to the bathroom, but…
She Speaks: The importance of breath
I’ve been reminded again about the importance of breath. On April 26, I flew…