Bereaved Families of Ontario

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Hello, my name is Adam…

Hello, my name is Adam…

Hello, my name is Adam and I was asked to share on my experience in the Men’s Grief Support Group. I had first been introduced to the Bereaved Families of Southwestern Ontario organization after my former partner and I went through three traumatic losses trying to...

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My resurfacing of pregnancy loss during COVID

My resurfacing of pregnancy loss during COVID

This past January, my youngest son turned fourteen. The same day an ailing family member sadly passed away - despite having recovered from Covid-19 recently. This day also marked one day shy of fifteen years since my pregnancy loss. I have memories of my pregnancy...

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Grief as a Teacher

Grief as a Teacher

by Susan Ratz, Executive Director   Grief as a Teacher This was a theme presented in a training course I am taking about grief and loss. It is a strong statement. Education and learning is generally seen as a positive. Life-enhancing. Improving yourself. But when...

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