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This Pride month has me reflecting on how hard it is to see our own privilege while we are in it. . I never grew up with an experience of feeling “closeted” and thus I was completely ignorant of my “straight privilege”, until I fell in love with a friend, who happened to be a woman, @emptykate. I sincerely thought homophobia was “over,” at least in urban Canada, but almost 3 years into our relationship, I am still reminded almost every day that our relationship is seen as different. It’s usually little things: we are stared at or get double takes every time we hold hands in public, I have to gently correct “she” when 9/10 people assume my partner is male, there’s often a moment of slight discomfort, or in some (thankfully rare) cases, a thinly-veiled but usually polite disapproval. Apartment hunting recently was a real treat, as potential landlords asked awkward questions and even suggested we consider getting two separate apartments across the hall from each other. I’m still waiting for the Disney or Hallmark Christmas movie where the two princesses live happily ever after, together. Honestly though, there have been times, in the business & medical worlds more than sports and acting, where I have sensed that disclosing I have a same-sex partner led to a lost opportunity or being seen as not fitting in with the group. . I’m so grateful for the brave souls who paved the way with protests, awareness, activism, and Pride, that I’ve never had to personally experience outright violence or aggression. This photo by @bobfridimages , kissing in front of a crowd, captured a moment that was a big deal for us. . So, to say the least, this experience has been eye-opening for me. I now believe the BIPOC community when they say my White privilege is real. I believe the disabled community when they say my able-bodied privilege is real, I believe the Trans community when they say my Cisgender privilege is real. So, this Pride Month (and from now on) I look forward to continuing to find my own blind spots, and to us all working together to not only correct injustices, but to genuinely celebrate the beauty in human diversity. #pride🌈 #blacklivesmatter

Posted @withregram • @ali_boulanger Racism is alive and well in Canada. If you're looking for ways to support Canadian initiatives addressing racial inequality, here are some organizations to check out/donate to, some reading material to start with, and some account to follow to further your education. Thank you so much @ashley_goodine_art for making this look better than I ever could have. Let's get to work Canada 🍁✊🏽🍁 • #RacisminCanada #RacismIsReal #ICantBreathe #proudCanadian #canada #residentialschools #justiceforfloyd #justiceforahmaud #justiceforbreonnataylor #nojusticenopeace #standtogether #speakup #speakupspeakout

GUESS ODIN’S BREED! Odin is our 13-week-old rescue pup. We sent off a genetic test to find out which breeds are part of his mix! Make your guesses in the comments below! Winner gets a celebratory video from Odin 🐶😘 #puppy #puppylove #contest #rescuedogsofinstagram #rescuedogsofvancouver #adoptdontshop #guessinggame #puppiesofinstagram

In case you’re feeling stressed, here’s Odin helping @emptykate get ready for her #wattbike training. 🐶 . . . . . #puppy #puppiesofinstagram #olympian #paralympian #puppiesofinstagram #puppies

So, @emptykate and I started a #furfamily... Meet Odin! He’s an 11-week-old mystery mix from @ihelpedsave rescue and he has a LOT of personality packed into 4 lbs of pup! Stay tuned for his (likely mischevious) adventures. . . . . . . . . . . #puppy #puppies #puppiesofinstagram #rescuedogsofvancouver #rescuedogsofinstagram #adoptdontshop #furfamily

Happy Valentine’s Day to the world’s most wonderful woman ❤️👩‍❤️‍👩

10 years ago today! Performing in the Vancouver 2010 opening ceremonies was such a special experience. With Glowing Hearts, indeed! The lighting of the cauldron that day lit a spark within me that led me to try cycling! ❤️ #vancouver2010 #openingceremony #waybackwednesday #olympics

Beyond inspired by the courage, resilience, and mental toughness of this strong, beautiful woman. @emptykate has faced so many obstacles and found a way to ride beyond each one. Her epilepsy kept her off the track for almost 4 months before the race, and she still went out and did her best times since before the 2017 crash. That’s a champion. World Champion jersey and 2 world records are the icing on the cake! So grateful to share my life with this amazing woman. Huge shoutout to everybody who believed in her, @jennie_reed_racing , the @cyclingcanadaofficial Para staff, physicians like Dr. Jack Taunton, Dr. Kohli, and Dr. Chantal Debert, and the Para athletes like @tristenchernove @mariecmolnar @keelyshaw10 @88rossco @julielowellcan @realdealveal @megangigliambe @damesarahstorey @CDN aralympics who show every day there is always a way to rise above. . . . . . . . . . . #nevergiveup #epilepsy #epilepsywarrior #trackcycling #worldchampion #paralympic #sprinter #tbi #tbisurvivor

New Year, new headshots! (2/2) 📸: @theportraitsessions . . . . . . . . . . #headshots #actorslife #yvractor #yvractors #vancouveractor #vancouveractors

New year, new headshots! (1/2) 2019 was the beginning of my creative journey, and I’m excited to see where 2020 leads! 📸: @theportraitsessions . . . . . . . . . . #headshots #actorslife #yvractor #yvractors #vancouveractor #artistsway

Alice In Wonderland the Panto is open! Today is the Relaxed Performance: “Relaxed Performances are designed to welcome audience members who will benefit from a more relaxed sensory experience and casual environment. These shows are for anyone. Many other people may choose to attend a relaxed performance, either as an access requirement or because they like the inclusive environment. There are still good seats available - Call the Box Office 604 266 7191 to book.” . . . . . . . . . . #vancouverevents #vancouvertheatre #familyfun #autismfriendly #sensoryfriendly

Our musical pantomime, Alice in Wonderland, opens this week! Lots of laughs for all ages; I hope you’ll enjoy watching it as much as we’ve enjoyed making it 😊 Shows run through Jan 4, and tix still available at metrotheatre.com with 10% VIP online discount code PANTO520C 📸: @erikgow and @suzannekouellette . . . . . . . . . . . . #familyfun #christmasactivities #vancouverevents #vancouvertheatre #pantomime #aliceinwonderlandthepanto #yvractors #vancouveractor

Last night, we said goodbye to this beautiful soul. His heart was simply too big for this world - perhaps not surprising, as this creature contained more love and sweetness in his tiny body than seemed possible. . We brought him home exactly 8 years ago today; his time in this world was short, but into it, he packed a lifetime of adventure, wonder, family, and love. . He rallied in his final few days, almost as if he was taking one last chance to experience all of his favorite things: a walk in the woods, sniffing all the sniffs, eating treats, cuddling, wagging his tail, and making sure his people knew they were loved. . I don’t know what comes after, but it gives me comfort to think of Bernard having a blast somewhere, chasing shells thrown at a beach, running up hills in a forest, playing in snow, rolling in grass and wet sand, chewing the squeakers out of toys after dinner, and then burrowing under the blankets in a soft bed. . I feel so blessed and grateful to have experienced this special creature’s love, and to have been part of his pack while he was on Earth. Thanks for everything, Bernard ❤️ . . . . . . . . . . . . . #dogsofinstagram #petloss #rainbowbridge #unconditionallove #dogslife #cavapoo

Date night with @emptykate - Halloween-themed “Crash Test” voiceover event 🎙👯&zwj;♀️ Thanks @otmvoiceover @adrienne_lpl @_meganwrites for a Saturday night well spent!

Date night with @emptykate - Halloween-themed “Crash Test” voiceover event 🎙👯‍♀️ Thanks @otmvoiceover @adrienne_lpl @_meganwrites for a Saturday night well spent!

Astronaut costumes + blood ‘n guts 👩🏻&zwj;🚀 🎬💥 = a great way to spend Halloween 🎃 Huge thanks to @spencer_zimm @instagrogg and the whole Darkside team for a great day on set!
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Astronaut costumes + blood ‘n guts 👩🏻‍🚀 🎬💥 = a great way to spend Halloween 🎃 Huge thanks to @spencer_zimm @instagrogg and the whole Darkside team for a great day on set! . . . . . . . . . . #vancouverfilm #studentfilm #vancouveractor #filmmaking #astronaut #scifi #hollywoodnorth #actorslife #actresslife

Good boi alert! 🚨🐶 Even after a stroke, heart failure, and hip problems, this lil’ champ still loves to crush a hike (...and drops me on the hills) . . . . . #dogsofinstagram #dogoftheday #majestic #hiking #hikingwithdogs #family #beautifulbc #pacificnorthwest

Happy 🍁 Thanksgiving! One thing I’m feeling thankful for is having been led to Acting; I’m learning so much and meeting such interesting people! What long-buried creative pursuit could YOU uncover? 😊 . . . . . . . . . . #headshot #headshots #acting #actorslife #vancouveractor #vancouverfilm #yvractor #yvrfilm #hollywoodnorth #thanksgiving #thankful

Canadian Bronze Medallists! 🇨🇦🥉Hard to put into words why this medal is so meaningful. Just taking the start line at Nationals with @emptykate this week felt like a symbolic victory over some of the adversity in both our lives over the past couple of years. The number on the stopwatch was nothing special, but this ride was about reconnecting with our love for sport, and giving our best effort for each other. Huge thanks to the volunteers and commissaires, and also to @cyclingcanadaofficial and the other athletes who made this return to the @mattamyvelo feel so welcoming! ❤️

In case you’re feeling stressed, here’s Odin helping @emptykate get ready for her #wattbike training. 🐶
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