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Reimagining the Future

REIMAGINING THE FUTURE This event will feature three people sharing stories of abuse. As always, audience members are not required to share and are welcome to just listen. If you are interested in sharing your story or want to perform poetry at this event, please connect with us at info[at]reclaimyourvoice.org Saturday, September 29th, 2017 Doors open at 12:00 pm Event starts promptly at 1 pm and will run until approximately 4:30 pm Members Lounge @ North York Civic Centre 5100 Yonge Street, North York Open to all age 18+, free! If you are under 18 years of age and are interested in attending, please email us at info@reclaimyourvoice.org. Content Warning: This Reclaim Your Voice event may feature detailed story sharing about various forms of abuse including psychological abuse, sexual abuse, childhood abuse, and intimate partner violence. There will also be spoken word performances and creative group exercises. Join us as we celebrate our courage, strength and resilience! Finding the Members Lounge: BY TTC Take the Yonge subway line to North York Centre station. The North York Civic Centre is a short walk from there. The signage isn't clear so you may have to ask for directions along the way. If you know how to get to Mel Lastman Square, head toward the doors on the west side of the skating rink. Once inside those doors there is a small flight of stairs (or an elevator to your right to take you to the lower level). Up those stairs is the Council Chambers. Go around the left side of the Council Chambers to Members Lounge (A). PARKING One option is to park in the outdoor parking lot ($12) on Beecroft Rd, south of Park Home Ave, across from Douglas Snow Aquatic Centre. There is street parking there as well (max 4 hours, $1.50/hr) . After parking, cross the street heading toward the Douglas Snow Aquatic Centre, and walk past the pool until you see doors on the right which say "Douglas Snow Aquatic Centre". Enter those doors and follow the signs to the North York Civic Centre. Make a left past the glass doors and take the elevator down to the lower level. Upon exiting the elevator, Members Lounge (A) will be on your immediate right. Another option is to park underground ($5) at the North York Central Library. This is further away and requires more of a walk. In the underground parking lot, follow the signs to 5100 Yonge Street. Once inside the North York Civic Centre, head over to the Members Lounge, which is on the Lower Level, on the left side of the Council Chambers. The security desk is on the ground level of the North York Civic Centre and can help you find your way to the Members Lounge if you get lost. --- Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/444227962753025/ Reclaim Your Voice was created in the name of peace and healing for all. Visit our website to view videos and photos from our past events - http://www.reclaimyourvoice.org/ � This event is part of the 500 random acts of beauty movement: http://500randomactsofbeauty.tumblr.com/

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When the people we look to for love and support choose to defend, deny or minimize the actions of the abuser, it can be retraumatizing! Sharing this for anyone who has had to go through this. What was done to you was wrong, period. You are not alone in this. Repost @2protectandentertain 🕊💜 #reclaimyourvoice (at Oakville, Ontario)

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When poets help strengthen your self love. #nejma by @nayyirah.waheed Thanks for sharing @silk_and_soul 🕊💜 #reclaimyourvoice (at Toronto City Hall)

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#Stalking is something we are going to be discussing at one of our events this year. This is an issue that really disrupts one’s life and sense of safety and we need to talk about it more. @outsideoftheshadowsproject has resources on criminal harassment. Repost @ottawarapecrisiscentre 🕊💜 #reclaimyourvoice (at CF Fairview Mall)

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Sometimes unexpected things happen to us and we are catapulted into a world of discovery and growth. It can be a wonderful journey but it can also be challenging AF which is why a lot of people choose not to walk the walk. And sometimes we find we can’t spend as much time around certain people as we used to because doing so suddenly feels like we have to slow down, dumb down, or regress. Have you noticed yourself growing apart from people because of their unwillingness to grow? Repost @escaping_the_abuse 🕊💜 #reclaimyourvoice (at Rexdale)

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Okay LOVING THIS!!! What’s your score today? Save this and use it every day if you need it!! Repost @sassyvixenandrea 🕊💜 #reclaimyourvoice (at Goodlife Fitness Parkview)

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I know someone needs to see this today! Repost @gataloca187 🕊💜 #reclaimyourvoice (at Mississauga, Ontario)

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Who does this? 🙋🏿‍♀️🙋🏻‍♂️🙋🏽‍♀️🙋🏽‍♂️🙋‍♀️🙋🏻‍♀️ repost from @mytherapistsays 🕊💜 #reclaimyourvoice (at Don Mills)

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@nayyirah.waheed just knows. 🕊💜 #reclaimyourvoice (at Scarborough Ontario)

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🙌🏽 psychological liberation 🕊💜 #reclaimyourvoice (at Mississauga, Ontario)

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So true. Hang in there. Have faith. #joandidion Repost @badgirlscollective 🕊💜 #reclaimyourvoice (at Kensington Market)

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How is truth weightless When trauma lives on inside Injustice for all. - Finding haiku poems written at our 2017 events. If this poem was written by you please let us know so we can credit you! 🕊💜 #reclaimyourvoice (at Toronto, Ontario)

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@prayin_to_let_go recommended this book to us yesterday because of the insight in provides into the workings of PTSD. Has anyone else read it? What did you take from it? #thebodykeepsthescore 🕊💜 #reclaimyourvoice (at Toronto, Ontario)

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Everyone please show some love to the recipient of the Reclaim Your Voice 2017 Spirit of Resilience Award, Lisa Clarke!!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🎉🎊 Lisa is someone who goes above and beyond to assist people who have experienced abuse on their healing journeys. You have such a beautiful spirit, Lisa, and we are so grateful that you are doing this work. Thank you for your big heart and soft touch - that’s exactly what so many of us need. Love and appreciate you! @lisaunraveled 🕊💜 #reclaimyourvoice (at CF Toronto Eaton Centre)

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#clarifyingterms Psychosomatic. The relationship between mind and body is not something to be overlooked. Stress alone can cause so many physical health challenges. Some ways to take care of your mental health include eating nourishing foods, spending time in nature, exercising, learning skills to cope with stress, getting enough sleep and asking for help when you need it. 🕊💜 #reclaimyourvoice (at Toronto, Ontario)

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True!! Repost @dawn_ski 🕊💜 #reclaimyourvoice (at Victoria Village)

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What does self care include? 👆🏽👆🏽👆🏽 Thanks for sharing @rebelhealth 🕊💜#reclaimyourvoice (at Toronto, Ontario)