In an interview conducted for the winter 2021 course offering of WSTD10, Deb Parent, a self-defence instructor and activist, talks about her life journey and experiences as a lesbian, as well as her experiences in activism. Deb talks about her participation in protests and marches, such as the picketing protests as part of the organization, Gays of Ottawa, as well as the challenges in fighting for gay rights as a woman. Additionally, she also mentions other forms of intersectionality and the differences that may be experienced by gay women of colour.