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Loosing the Ones We Love by Elizabeth Correia
In the span of a few moments, my world crumbled. Life as I knew it ceased to exist, leaving behind a void so deep and profound that words can hardly describe it. The unimaginable had happened—I had lost my son unexpectedly. This is now my story, my new norm, a…
Menopause by Dr. Merry Lin
Psalms 90:12 – Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. I have to admit, when I was asked to participate in this panel on menopause, my first thought was, “Is it because I’m the oldest one here and I’m the one in menopause??”…
Choosing Delight by Tryphena Perumalla-Gagnon
If I am honest, contentment is something that I struggle with. Growing up I was an absolute dreamer. I loved to lie in bed and daydream about what my life would look like. I loved to fall asleep fantasizing about all the different jobs I may have, or the travels…
Relational Roots: Exploring Toxic Friendships by Shauna Barnes
Have you ever been in a relationship where your interactions leave you feeling less valuable or questioning yourself and your worth? You might even have a gut feeling that something doesn’t seem right, or you feel you need to please the person instead of acknowledging what you need in the…
Starting With a Smile: The Slow and Steady Work of Friendship By Erinn Oxford
If you feel lonely, you are not alone. In recent years, loneliness has been described as an epidemic. While the isolation experienced during the pandemic has decreased, the lack of social connection continues. For some, loneliness is a life-long struggle. What makes this such a debilitating struggle is that we…
Erinn Oxford
Erinn Oxford was born and raised in Toronto, a city that she loves. She has been working in Parkdale, a neighbourhood in the city’s west end since 2007. In 2012 she was invited to become the full-time Executive Director and Pastor of what was previously known as Parkdale Neighbourhood Church.…