Category: Grief
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What you Should Say to Someone who is Grieving
I include 15 examples of things that should not be said to a grieving person, with the reasons of why the expressions should be avoided. I share better alternatives the bereaved would prefer to hear, as well as tips on how to be more empathetic.
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What NOT to say to someone who is Grieving : 10 Expressions to Avoid
I share 10 things Not to Say to someone who is grieving. It helps understanding and identifying emphatic gestures and what to do to become more empathetic and compassionate.
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Choosing the Right Headstone for your Loved One
Choosing a headstone for a loved one is difficult, even more so when it’s your own child. I talk about our real-life experience with selecting a headstone and about a new technology (Impact Etching vs Laser Etching).
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November is here
I write about some dreams that I have as a grieving mother. I include photos of the new stickers and panels I had ordered in honour of Zackaël.
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10 Reasons why we should Educate ourselves about Grief
I share my first video podcast! In the video, I talk about the importance of educating ourselves about grief (10 reasons why). I also reveal the pictures of our photoshoot, where Adélie is wearing a designer gown.
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Raising awareness of perinatal bereavement and child loss
On this day of awareness of perinatal loss, I share an interview of my cousin who lost her 2-month-old daughter. I also include the link to an interview I did about child loss, trauma and my grief journey.
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Coping with the Accident Aftermath and Grief during the COVID-19 Pandemic
I post an update about our family and how the accident and Covid-19 pandemic affected our daily life. I talk about some challenges with grief, child loss and virtual school (learning).
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Stages of Grief; Not Knowing that you are Grieving
An introduction to the popular 5-Stages Model of Grief, with concrete examples and scenarios. I also talk about 30 other types of events that can cause grief.
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Isn’t Child Loss Enough?
I talk about the impact of the pandemic on our grief journey. I share a secondary loss due to the accident.
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23 Myths About Grief
I talk about some of the ignorance in regards to grief and provide a concrete example. I share the top 23 common myths about grief and ask for your thoughts about the myths (through a little poll!).
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20 Ways to Remember our Loved Ones
There are many creative and meaningful ways to keep the memory of loved ones alive. In this post, I share 20 commemorative gestures anyone can make with pictures!
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How do you live in a landscape so vastly changed?
I started a course on grief. The course is called Writing Your Grief. Every day, we receive an email with a writing prompt encouraging us to explore an aspect of our grievance. Today is Day # 3.