Creating space to pause, reflect and share experiences with dying and death

Grief

Grief

Life goes on for your daughter

Life goes on for your daughter

Ma chere petite soeur to me manqué terriblement mais la vie continue pour la fille et too deux petite enfants maintenant que tu ne connais pas. Je t’aime la grande soeur. My dear little sister I miss you terribly, but life goes on for your daughter and your two

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We all loved her

We all loved her

A very special lady who came from very difficult beginnings but was so pleased to have come to our unit. Loved all of the staff, had some great giggles. Sad tears…prior to passing. We all loved her. To a dear cousin who passed away last Monday. She

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The simplest things can ease the situation

The simplest things can ease the situation

My father-in-law passed away suddenly. The whole family was still reeling from the loss of another family member. We gathered at the funeral home – everyone was so distraught. The small children were so unsure and upset. I asked for some paper and pens and layed on

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I miss her deeply

I miss her deeply

My daughter-in-law, Terina, who spent time scrap-booking and writing special letters to her children (13 and 14) to make sure they would remember her as they matured and recall all the wonderful times they had as a family as well as some intimate personal times she shared

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I talk to your dad almost daily

I talk to your dad almost daily

Carter — my nephew who died this spring in Northern Saskatchawan. Seventeen years old. (There just are not the resources there to support grieving families) Carter — I talk to your Dad almost daily. He misses you so much. His pain is palpable. I promise you I will

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