Author: Dr. Nicholas J Harrison

The British Columbia Society of Male Sexual Survivor's Association (BCSMSSA) recently hosted a fundraiser at a small theatre venue in the city. I received a phone call from the organizer who was an old friend from film and theatre productions we have worked on together. He asked me to speak about abuse at the event, [...]

The Truth and reconciliation Commission was an important step acknowledging the horrific abuse endured by thousands of survivors of "Indian" residential schools across Canada. These institutions were established by the Canadian Government to "take the Indian out of the child" and there is no excuse for the atrocities these schools committed. What ended up making [...]

As an abuse survivor, I live with the past on a daily basis. For the most part I can function normally and not dwell on the horror of the past. But sometimes events happen in the news and when I read them or hear about them it sends me into an overwhelming sadness because it [...]

I know some people who are searching for their WHY. Your WHY is what defines you, gives you purpose and drives you to live your life to the best of your abilities. It's a big thing to know your WHY. I am sure many people go through their lives without thinking too much about their [...]

I was recently watching The Evolution of the Lightsaber Duel narrated by Mark Hamill. I was very happy that this special featured the art of Kendo - the fighting martial art of the Jedi order. Karate was the martial art I first learned as a child. My mother put me in private lessons. It was [...]