~ in loving memory
November 4th -Another month has arrived which is always a time of reflection for me. I tend to assess my month as another month without Rehtaeh and what has emotionally transpired for me. I have had some very very painful days and many many tears. I have been asked a few times about “having fun”Read more about Monthly Reflections[…]
Here are the words spoken to Toronto High School for the Need Help Now Launch! www.needhelpnow.ca
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[…]
I often talk to people who lost their loved ones to suicide and they ask if it will get better. Well, I am no expert and have been on my journey for just over 2.5yrs.I can only speak to my experience. People ask is it true time truly heals our wounds? No, time does notRead more about Moments in Between[…]
World Suicide Awareness Day is Sept 10th. We hosted this event to help bring awareness of the prevalence of Suicide and the struggles people face.The Rehtaeh Parsons Society was joined by Six Points Tattoo Parlour to raise funds and help reduce the stigma of mental health.Sinful Xpressions Tattoo Parlour provided supplies.We had this two dayRead more about Fundraiser Success![…]
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[…]
I was able to accomplish this amazing certificate this past weekend after a year of training. Its been difficult, emotional, stressful, amazing and everything in between. The final retreat was very calming and restorative. However, when I arrived home I wondered why I didnt feel a sense of pride of this accomplishment. Once I wasRead more about Complicated Emotions …Teachers in Disguise[…]
Saying… Two years 4months today it takes my breath away for so many reasons. Lately I’ve been reflecting on the heart. How the heart actually constricts during and following a traumatic event. Then we tend to walk with shoulders forward, feel tightness in our diaphragms (from irregular breathing) and overall a tightness in our bodies.Read more about Grief and the family..2yrs4months[…]
I missed writing on the 4th of the month but of course it was very close to my mind while on vacation with my family. July 4th was spent in Rhode Island where my middle child Temyson played in a softball tournament. We celebrated with the Americans on their July 4th weekend in a beautifulRead more about Living after loss cont’d[…]
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[…]