Whether you lost your father very recently, or it's been years since he passed, Father's Day can be bittersweet. While everyone grieves differently, you don't have to make it a sad day. Honour your father's memory this June 17 with new traditions. Do Something He Loved Whether it was fishing,…
You've probably heard the term "Self-Care" a lot lately. While we might say it's a trend, we hope it's a concept that's here to say. While everyone can benefit from practicing self-care, it seems to be particularly important for those grieving the loss of a loved one. When someone you…
Spring is considered a season of renewal, which is probably where the concept of spring cleaning came from. We're told to purge our closets, shake the cobwebs out and start over. That said, if you've recently lost a loved one whom you shared a home with - a partner, child,…
Whether expected or sudden, when someone close to you dies it can be extremely upsetting. Often in the moments after are a blur, as emotions run high - which can be paralyzing. This is why it's important to know what to do immediately after the death has occurred. Have the…
As you reach retirement, there are a lot of decisions to be made. Where will you live? How will you budget your savings? And so on. One decision you might be avoiding is what happens to you when you die. It's an unpleasant thought, of course, but it's a very…
If you lost someone close to you this year - be it a friend, family member, colleague, or classmate - you are probably entering 2018 with a very different mind set. New Year's Resolutions might seem silly or trivial, and life feels unpredictable. While it may not work for everyone,…
One thing we must all remember this holiday season is that we must treat every day like a gift. Be kind, grateful, and spend time with loved ones. The holiday season is also a great time to participate in community events. So, whether you're catching a performance of A Christmas…
As we wrote in our previous post, losing a loved one is never easy - and the holiday season can amplify those emotions. While skipping the month of December might sound tempting, avoidance is not that answer. There things you can do to make it easier. Accept one invitation While…
If you've lost a loved one this year - especially so close to the holidays - it can be tough. As much as you wish for the return to normalcy, there will always be something missing. While you may not be able to fill the void, there are ways you…
While we see our neighbours and friends getting ready for Halloween with spooky ghosts and pumpkins on their porches, we forget the origins of this now mostly secular holiday. While today we celebrate October 31st by dressing up in costumes, trick-or-treating, attending parties, carving pumpkins, and watching scary movies, but…
