Deb Parent reflects upon her experience in feminist activism. Deb discusses her journey in identifying herself as a lesbian and coming out in the late 1960s. Deb also mentions how she crossed paths with, and became involved in, organizations such as Gays of Ottawa and the Rape Crisis Centre and the profound impact these organizations have had on her life and her view of the importance of incorporating one's own perspective when helping others address oppression. In particular, Deb reflects on her takeaways of self-empowerment, intersectionality, and community from her involvement in initiatives such as the Take Back the Night March and her role as an instructor of Wen-Do self-defence classes.
