In September, I visited Nova Scotia for the very first time. You might guess that it was the idyllic landscape that took my breath away. It did. I also marvelled at the historic buildings and character homes. Stunning! The variety…
A dear grieving mom and special friend, Shauna Caldwell, shares from her personal grief journey in this month’s blog post. The original full-length article, “A vaccine for grief” was published April 2021 at www.MBHerald.com. The deaths of our seventeen-year-old identical…
If you’ve ever felt uncertain about what is helpful to say or do to support people experiencing a deep loss, worry no more. The Hope Heroes Course is for you. Think about it. How do Hope Heroes get their start?…
Without hesitation, I confess that when I discover something that has a positive impact on my life; I talk about it often. I’m eager for others to embrace the benefits, too. Things that add value to our lives must be…
Whether it’s the result of a diagnosis, an accident or the effects of aging, our health can evaporate in a flash. We grieve the loss of anyone or anything precious to us — including the loss of our health. Graduating from…
There is no point in pretending otherwise. For many, Mother’s Day is difficult. If not for you, it is emotive for someone you know who is grieving the loss of a mother or a child. Sons and daughters grieve the loss…
It’s inevitable. There will an occasion — a special family event — when you confront again, the unavoidable and crushing reality. Your special person(s) will be missing. They should be here. They would have loved to be celebrating with everyone….
It was my worst nightmare. Receiving news that my son, Jordan, had died was the very thing I prayed would never happen. Losing my child pushed me to the limits of what I thought I could survive. Do you feel…
Hello. I’m Desi-Ann, I grew up in a matriarchal home, so everything was about mummy. My father lived with us for only a few years during my childhood. Thankfully, he and I have a wonderful relationship. My mother cared for…
