My brother passed away in 2009; he was my best friend and losing him was devastating. After his passing, I made some changes in my life and began pursuing further education and a career in psychology. Gradually, as my intense grief eased, I realized I had the energy,...

I contacted Bereaved Families of Ontario in 2019. The first interactions with the executive director were helpful. She talked of her beloved, baby daughter who had died, and asked me questions that kept me from slipping away. It would have been easy to do. I attended...

“We the bereaved are not alone. We belong to the largest company in the world- the company of those who have known suffering.” Helen Keller Laura was our second daughter, the middle child of three. She was friendly, outgoing and always liked to help others, but at the...