Now that 2019 is coming to an end, many of you will be making New Year's Resolutions. While there are plenty of common ones out there - eating healthier, getting fitter or starting a new hobby, there are some practical resolutions you may not have thought of. As we get…
Death doesn't adhere to a convenient schedule, so there's really nothing you can do to prevent a death over the holidays. The holiday season is fun, but it is already a little bit stressful. Adding a death, whether expected or not, can only add to your grief. Many families grapple…
At this time last year, we published a list of new year's resolutions for the grieving. It featured a list of items to help those who lost someone very close to them get through the new year. We stand by this list and encourage those going through the grief process…
With Hanukkah starting soon and Christmas less than a month away, you are probably expected to share in the merriment. But if you're grieving the loss of a loved one, you're problem not feeling very joyful. It can be difficult to know how to grieve over the holidays, when everyone…
Last Halloween, we talked about the Mexican tradition, Day of the Dead. This year we will look at the Celtic origin of the holiday and how this pagan tradition honoured the dead. Precursor to Halloween: Samhain & All Saints Day The Pagan festival of Samhain took place between October 31…
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,…
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…
