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He Died the Second Time

He Died the Second Time

When a friend delivered the brown cardboard banker’s box from the Vancouver Police  evidence warehouse my reflex was to tear the lid off and see if my son was inside. Or rather – –  what…

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  • Posted on June 17, 2018May 14, 2020
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More Than Birds

More Than Birds

I was unpacking toilet paper and library books when a police officer in a bulletproof vest knocked on my door. I don’t remember his face, but I do remember his heavy black boots in contrast…

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  • Posted on February 10, 2018August 30, 2020
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The Biggest Headstone

The Biggest Headstone

I have no grave to place flowers by.  I have no headstone to polish and sweep.  I do have a beautiful, smooth, wooden box, made by my husband Cam, that we keep on the same…

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  • Posted on August 16, 2017May 14, 2020
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writer • moderator • speaker • voiceover 📚 HOLDEN AFTER AND BEFORE - Love Letter for a Son Lost to Overdose @arsenalpulp Sept. 2022 (she/her) @translitagency

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tarajmcguire Tara McGuire @tarajmcguire ·
11 Mar 2024

Thank you @MaureenHalushak and @Chatelaine for offering a home to this nervous essay. It’s important for women struggling with their mental health during menopause to know there are other options.

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tarajmcguire Tara McGuire @tarajmcguire ·
11 Dec 2023

This is it for me on Xbird. Made many wonderful connections here, especially other writers and readers, but the hate, dis+mis-info along with the the Owner’s clear racism and insanity are more than I can support in good conscience.
Bye bye 👋🏾
See you on The-reads. 🧵

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isabelleraghem Isabelle Raghem @isabelleraghem ·
5 Dec 2023

Its so sad seeing some Canadians gloating about the loss of 600 CBC jobs. Have we forgotten the importance of journalism to democracy? It means some local issues & stories unheard. Important investigative pieces never reported. Cuts in journalism is a HUGE loss to the public.

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rthexton Rachel Thexton @rthexton ·
5 Dec 2023

This @GlobalBC interview w @TaraJMcGuire , by @sophielui, is so important. Tara explains her feelings in ways that may help many to understand why some use substances...why the stigma and shame is so misguided and dangerous.

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