Tag: Support
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He’s been gone longer than the years he was here
Six years ago today, on November 17, Zackaël left us after a tragic accident. Not a day goes by that I don’t think of him. In the post, I describe how time feels and how I would sometimes have a recurring dream of finally getting that last hug I never got.
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Grieving During the Holidays
I talk about grief and the holidays, and the best ways to support someone who is grieving. An infographic of typical holiday activities is included which illustrates how grief might affect the holidays.
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A Facebook Group for Grieving Parents
I share the reasons why I created a new Facebook Group and the unique aspects of this online group.
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Group Therapy vs. Support Groups: Which One is Right for You?
Support groups come in a variety of shapes and sizes; even more so since the pandemic. This post helps understand the differences and benefits, and why some types of groups might be better for you.
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Facing the New Year while Grieving
A new year is a new year without our loved one. Time passes but the pain remains. The transition to a new year does not make grief less important.
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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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Hockey and community support – Le soutien à travers le hockey
English follows… Premièrement, j’aimerais vous remercier pour vos messages suite à ma publication précédente. Justement, parlant de cette publication, j’ai mentionné que je me suis souvent sentie seule suite à l’accident, malgré que j’étais entourée de gens remarquables. Il ne faut pas confondre ce commentaire de ma part en pensant que je n’appréciais pas…
