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After My Separation, I Learned My Kids Could Have Multiple ‘Homes’

After My Separation, I Learned My Kids Could Have Multiple ‘Homes’

“The important constants of home are the people who make you feel safe and loved and the knowledge that wherever we are, we can make it our own.”

Bee Quammie

Menopause Relief Is Finally Here—But Not For Everyone

Menopause Relief Is Finally Here—But Not For Everyone

In an excerpt from her latest book, Elizabeth Renzetti unpacks the inequities in treating menopausal symptoms, and why some women are still left out.

Elizabeth Renzetti

I Was The Only Black Medical Student In My Year. Here’s What I Did About It

I Was The Only Black Medical Student In My Year. Here’s What I Did About It

In an excerpt from her debut book, Dr. Chika Stacy Oriuwa reflects on the importance of representation in Canadian medical schools.

Chika Stacy Oriuwa

For Many South Asian Women, Gold Jewellery Is A Gateway To Security

For Many South Asian Women, Gold Jewellery Is A Gateway To Security

In an excerpt from her new book, Sadiya Ansari unpacks the role this precious metal has played in South Asian families throughout generations.

Sadiya Ansari

The Joy of Living With Borderline Personality Disorder

The Joy of Living With Borderline Personality Disorder

Relative to the well-documented destructive behaviours of people with BPD, there’s a dearth of studies that highlight the positive aspects of the disorder. But my joy contains summits as stark as my depths fall.

Miranda Newman