Róisín WestSlutWalk: One decade laterTen years ago today, I was standing on the steps of the Vancouver Art Gallery with a handful of organizers. We were scrambling through…May 15, 2021May 15, 2021
Róisín WestDon’t talk to me about queue jumping.It took more energy than it should have to dial my partner’s number on an afternoon last April. When he answered, I skipped past a…Jul 14, 2020Jul 14, 2020
Róisín WestIt is I: The incredible shrinking zebraI’ve been six feet tall since tenth grade.May 9, 2019May 9, 2019
Róisín WestFranken, it’s cold outside.I’ve been sitting with this frustration since #MeToo had its moment. Over the past few weeks, we’ve seen a parade of men called out for…Nov 16, 2017Nov 16, 2017
Róisín WestWelfare Food Challenge: A Marshmallow in the HandIn my fridge, a pineapple and a pint of blueberries are waiting for me. As excited as I am to reintroduce fruit into my diet, I am filled…Nov 7, 2017Nov 7, 2017
Róisín WestWelfare Food Challenge: The CheatWhen I started this challenge, I intended to write updates about my experience with greater frequency. What I had not considered was how…Nov 6, 20171Nov 6, 20171
Róisín WestWelfare Food Challenge: The Shopping TripI waited until just before closing time to head to the grocery store by my house. My hope was that there would be discounted bread and…Nov 1, 2017Nov 1, 2017
Róisín WestNot your goat: Hunger & food wasteI was two when my mom got the call, so I don’t remember it. But it’s a story my mother told me several times throughout my life, as it was…Oct 26, 2017Oct 26, 2017
