~ in loving memory
My parents had the idea right when they were raising us. They knew that they were raising kids to become adults because in reality that is what we are doing when we become parents. We are not raising them to be our buddies.When raising kids to be adults we teach responsibility but I still thinkRead more about Life is Hard AND Magical[…]
Today is the initiative by Bell Aliant to talk about mental health struggles. I share mine today because its important to break down the stigma associated with struggles. #Bellletstalk I have been struggling everyday since my daughter had her breakdown in our kitchen on November 18/2011. For 17months we struggled as a family tryingRead more about Mental Health Awareness #Bellletstalk[…]
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Transcending Trauma: How Yoga Heals Elaine breathes slowly, in and out, for a few rounds of simple pranayama before she has to stop. Images too scary for her to describe race in and overwhelm her. After a few moments, with Jocelyn Jenkins, her therapist, sitting next to her, Elaine tries again. SeveralRead more about Yoga as a Healing Practice[…]
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This editorial cartoon sums it up well. Yes, I was pleased with the results of the review in terms of the mistakes made not being covered up so far in the report that they can’t be found. Yes, I was relieved that FINALLY what we knew was wrong all along was written out in blackRead more about Human Error[…]
This website is an invaluable resource for teens to help them change their story, to help them navigate through troubled times. Its also a great reference for parents who have teens experiencing trauma. Its easy to use and understand.Most importantly it empowers youth to take back their life and be the creator of their ownRead more about Re-Launch of Need Help Now[…]
September 4th….School began yesterday and so too begins another season without Rehtaeh. I had to go to the mall for back to school clothes and now that Temyson is 11 she likes Garage Garage just happened to be one of Rehtaeh’s favourite stores. Temma knew that was her favourite store and mentioned it -letting meRead more about Another School Year Begins…without Rae[…]
June 4th has arrived 26 months! My monthly rambling on emotions and grief….June means we are heading into graduation season once again.I may have to limit what I see on facebook because the photos and excitement of new beginnings is too much for me emotionally. Rehtaeh LOVED learning! Anything she could get her hands onRead more about Love and Loss – monthly reflections[…]
On the 1st Anniversary of Rehtaeh’s death I began placing stones in all her favourite places as a way to honour her. Since then we have sent the stones worldwide and for an entire year the stones were placed lovingly in so many beautiful places which resulted in beautiful photos. This year on April 7thRead more about Traveling Stones in Memory of Rehtaeh[…]