Tag: Grief
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The Importance of Mental Health Awareness
I discuss why mental health awareness is more important than ever. I also include a list of mental health topics on which I plan to bring our real life experiences and tips to heal.
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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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He asked for so little, but gave so very much
I share a copy of the eulogy I wrote and gave at Zackaël’s funeral, and a video excerpt from the funeral.
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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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Depression
On this page, I talk about my personal experience with depression and anxiety. I will also be adding articles about childhood depression and anxiety. I will continue to share resources for anyone who wants to cope and learn more about depression and anxiety, including those who are supporting someone else with mental illness.
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5 Small Ways to Help You Out of Depression (and backed by science!)
When we cope with depression, the tips we receive are often the same. However, these suggestions are often easier said than done, and might not be realistic to all stages of depression. A healthier approach is to begin by simple actions. In this post, I share my own experience with 5 small ways (tips) that can help with depression.
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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.