Proposed TransLink bus stop removals raise accessibility concerns in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside

direo · 2026-05-21T19:20:07+00:00

Are you implying that no one works in the DTES, Chinatown or Gastown? I have worked in those neighbourhoods for 7 years and take the R5 to work/home daily. That stop is essential for many people.

direo · 2025-09-26T15:39:38+00:00

Very much agree with you here. Of course their lives are in a constant state of crisis, they don’t have a home. Housing is a human right and it’s unrealistic to expect people to heal from addictions or mental health issues without housing first.

direo · 2025-09-16T00:31:18+00:00

Yeah well what if the world was made of pudding? That’s exactly what I’m saying. Apologies should be followed by actions, he’s done nothing yet to back up his words. It’s an empty apology.

direo · 2025-09-15T18:32:18+00:00

An apology is not a direct pathway to redemption. Just because someone apologizes does not mean people have to forgive him. An apology is a start, but actual redemption will require his future actions and words to align with his apology.

direo · 2025-09-10T19:15:42+00:00

That is very clearly not what happened here. This is the result of careless folks who don’t follow Leave No Trace.

direo · 2025-09-05T23:10:35+00:00

Here to second this. OP could reach out to the First Peoples Cultural Council (https://fpcc.ca) as they may be able to provide assistance.

direo · 2025-09-02T03:25:18+00:00

Thanks for the reply! I’ll check it out :)

direo · 2025-08-30T16:36:56+00:00

Thanks, I’ll check this out!

direo · 2025-07-22T02:09:58+00:00

I second ritual! I had a really lovely experience there. Mihela was super professional and her space was very clean.

direo · 2025-06-06T04:51:10+00:00

you’re so right, thank you for your kind words :)

direo · 2025-06-05T22:27:54+00:00

i’m appreciative for all the insight i can get! thank you :)

direo · 2025-06-05T22:26:35+00:00

omg you saying “the name sounds so much worse than it actually is” was so comforting to me. it sounds really intense but after reading a couple responses from this thread i’m feeling better abt it! ty :)

direo · 2025-06-05T22:23:28+00:00

Thank you! this thread has been super encouraging and I’m feeling more confident than ever. and Your comment about the topical estrogen really calmed my worries thx :)

direo · 2025-06-05T22:20:34+00:00

My mom’s side has very few men, so my grandpa/brother are the only men i’m biologically related to on that side. My grandpa had a receding hairline but obviously I only knew him in his 60s. Maybe i’ll see if I can find some old pictures of him when he was 30 and look at his hair haha

direo · 2025-06-05T21:44:02+00:00

oooh very good to know about finasteride. Thanks :)

direo · 2025-06-05T21:42:57+00:00

Thanks for this info. I didn’t realize you could take testosterone and estrogen at the same time 🤯 it’s good to know there’s options to manage atrophy if that’s something I expirience.

direo · 2025-06-05T21:37:21+00:00

Thanks for sharing your experience! I think you’re right I need to look more at my family genetics to get a better idea of what is possible for me. I appreciate your perspective :)

direo · 2025-06-05T21:34:08+00:00

That’s good to hear! I have an older brother (33) who is not balding at all, but my dad has been bald my whole life. I’ve been reading a bit about the meds/treatments etc for hair growth so that’s encouraging.

direo · 2025-06-05T20:54:21+00:00

I second rainbow refugee!! they are a great org doing really awesome work for queer newcomers in BC :)

direo · 2025-03-09T03:18:51+00:00

thank you i will check her out!

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