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…16 min read·May 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…4 min read·Jul 14, 2020----
Róisín WestIt is I: The incredible shrinking zebraI’ve been six feet tall since tenth grade.5 min read·May 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…4 min read·Nov 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…4 min read·Nov 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…3 min read·Nov 6, 2017--1--1
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…4 min read·Nov 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…3 min read·Oct 26, 2017----