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I feel lonely an isolated

I feel lonely an isolated

I feel lonely and isolated Yet I believe this will end As Covid will be finally over

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The good thing is that COVID-19 brought us closer together..

The good thing is that COVID-19 brought us closer together..

Covid-19 has produced many different feelings and I have been able to see a lot of the impact of isolation on the elderly population. The residents often rely on body language, and wearing a mask and gloves inhibits these people from seeing our smiles, I have seen

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During this time

During this time

July 2021….. During this time I reflect on life on how precious time really is on earth, what family time and gatherings to create memmories of happy and sad times- not to be on electronices games and phones but to appreciate each other and mother nature Get

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This is moma

This is moma

This is moma I am thinking of you every day even tho I am living some where also I will always love where ever you are keep well love moma

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Thank you Victoria Village LTC

Thank you Victoria Village LTC

Working at Victoria Village during the pandemic has been a positive experience for me. They informed all staff of info they received immediately to case any concerns you may have had. They shared all plans on how to handle and what is proper protocol if any resident

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During the pandemic

During the pandemic

During the pandemic during the lockdowns residents and staff experiences loneliness and depression. It was difficult for everyone to be separated for so long.

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I miss

I miss

[Name] When I am living Where I am living I miss you I miss [illegible]

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I didn’t realize how much I missed all of you

I didn’t realize how much I missed all of you

I didn’t realize how much I missed all of you until I saw you again or until I found out you were no longer here. It has been such a long- long 15 months <3

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Damn the longevity gene

Damn the longevity gene

My mother is living with Alzheimers for the past 6 yrs at the age how of 96! It has been EXTREMELY difficult emotionally for me as her daughter & caregiver. I pray that she passes away soon before she completely forgets her children & loses her ability

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They say it is ending, but this is not true for everyone

They say it is ending, but this is not true for everyone

The pandemic has added further complex layers of suffering and worry over top that which already was so difficult. They say it is ending, but this is not true for everyone For those with physical conditions that cause them to be terrified of getting omicron, I see

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