These spectacular humans have shaped so much of my understanding of counselling and my own humanity.

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I am so grateful for this man, Don McGillivray. Don has taught me more about Narrative Therapy than I ever could have hoped and I know that I will be experiencing his influence, incredible experience, and deep compassion throughout my entire career

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Blake was my mentor and friend for the entirety of my seven plus years at One Yellow Rabbit. Blake taught me everything I have already forgotten about making theatre and everything I will never forget. Blake has become family to me over the past several years and his influence has laid the ground work for my most fundamental therapeutic question:

WHO ARE YOU NOW?

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Kyle is the brilliant force behind QUEERflex. QUEERflex has been my home as a counsellor since the fall and I am deeply grateful to Kyle for their incredible risk taking, wild hustle, and welcoming spirit.

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I am a very blessed woman with a collection of friends who challenge, inspire, and love me unconditionally. Our circle grows with partners and children but at it’s core we are truly ride or die for each other.

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Kristina Laban is a wildly cool sex educator in Edmonton. They are a fat, queer, brilliant babe who is studying social work at MacEwan University. We have created and presented a number of workshops together.

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Koko (left), myself, and Kristina (right) developed a friendship working together at The Traveling Tickle Trunk but have developed a wonderful friendship with both of them.

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This little dude has been a constant companion for the last 13 years. I am so glad he is immortal. Follow his instagram for more amazing Gary!

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These women are my heart.

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My dad and I weren’t always close but now he is one of my most valued advisor.

Left to right: Aunt Meg, Uncle Kevin, Me, Sandy (Dad’s wife), my dad!

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Lindy West is the brilliant author of Shrill and a loud spoken abortion activist. I met her a LitFest here in Edmonton a couple years ago.

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