Irked Magazine

Animated Stories of Suicide and Recovery

Wednesday, May 20th, 2009

Filed under: Campaign Watch, Irked Videos

Spotlighting the Lifeline Gallery, a safe haven for people in pain.

Speaking avatars, and wrenching loss, after the jump…

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Nightwalker, by Estelle Hébert

Thursday, November 13th, 2008

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NIGHTWALKER: An essay about Restless Legs Syndrome

Written by Estelle Hébert

3 A.M.—I’m standing next to my bed, staring at my alarm clock. In less than 4 hours, my day begins. Bouncing up and down, I decide to Click to continue »

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All Our Sisters: Stories of Homeless Women in Canada

Saturday, March 22nd, 2008

Filed under: Themes, Bum Deal, Books & Book Reviews

Susan Scott is a freelance writer who worked for many years at the Calgary Herald. While writing this book, she interviewed more than 60 women facing homelessness across Canada. Part of her agreement with these women was to tell their stories in the way they would want to have them told.

All Our Sisters is essential reading for anyone who wants to know about the conditions facing homeless women today.

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