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West Parry Sound Health Centre – 2018

West Parry Sound Health Centre – 2018

  The Reflection Room 2/13/2018 Last week I was at the West Parry Sound Health Centre, and connected with Jessica Caux, a lovely young woman who works with the hospice/palliative care team. She was instrumental in creating a beautiful space called the Reflection Room. I wanted to

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The Reflection Room – DesignTO

The Reflection Room

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Reflection Room in Thunder Bay hospital

‘Dear Mom’: Reflection Room in Thunder Bay hospital aims to help people talk about death Art installation invites people to share their own experiences with a death to help start conversation Cathy Alex · CBC News · Posted: Oct 30, 2018 6:30 AM ET | Last Updated: October 30, 2018 Paul

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I remember your laugh

I remember your laugh

I remember your laugh and radiating smile, the dark of your hair and the warmth of your hugs that always made me feel like everything was going to be OK. You fought long and hard Mom, the Drs. gave you 3 to 6 months when they diagnosed

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Your life was just beginning a new journey

Your life was just beginning a new journey

Hello to my son James. 8 yrs have gone by since that horrible day. Dad and I miss you lots. Your life was just beginning a new journey and off you went to meet and be with your maker. Give my mom my dad my mother and

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I give thanks for the fond memories

I give thanks for the fond memories

I have been a psw with ____________ for 14 years now and I was proud when my dad asked me to be his power of attorney for health before we realized he started struggling with dementia. I had lost my mom Sept. 25, 2009 so I still

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I take one day at a time now

I take one day at a time now

I lost my husband suddenly on October 27th 2016. Then my dad died November 24th 2016. My family has been in turmoil ever since. No matter how much I try I have someone angry and not speaking to me. I made the best decisions with the professional

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This has been one of the hardest years

This has been one of the hardest years

This has been one off the hardest years for me. Not only do you grieve a death off a love one you also grieve over marriage breakups. After 43 years off marriage my husband left me for another woman. My mom passed away. She was my angel

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It is a struggle to get up

It is a struggle to get up

I lost my husband 11 months ago after a short battle with cancer. I miss him so much and I am finding it hard to carry on. My children and grandchildren try there best to help me. But it is the times when I am alone. I

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Today I want to celebrate her life

Today I want to celebrate her life

Today I am reflecting on the life of my mother. I lost her unexpectedly last year at 69 years of age. Often times I find myself drifting into the traumatic experience of her death but today I want to celebrate her life. I have a little daughter

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