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Ryan Durling, 21

Stories of Hope

Monday August 1 , 2022

Ryan was the youngest of three and loved his siblings dearly. He was closest in age to his brother, Mitchell and they were inseparable when they were young.

What I’ve Learned About Self-care as a Caregiver and as a Griever

Grief and Growth

Wednesday July 20 , 2022

Self-care is one of the most important things I learned as I moved through caring for my husband after he was diagnosed with Mesothelioma. I felt blessed to be able to be there to help with the care for nearly a decade

Challenge Yourself to a Self-care Streak!

Grief and Growth

Tuesday July 5 , 2022

We all know self-care is important, but that doesn’t mean we do it. A million things get in the way. You can always come back and start here.

Learning to Love Who I Became

Stories of Hope

Wednesday June 15 , 2022

I’m a father to six children and have worked hard since I was about 13 years old. I really enjoyed working over the years. I worked in the oil fields for three years and went on to do sheet metal work for over 25 years.

With a Little Help From Our Best Friends

Grief and Growth

Tuesday June 7 , 2022

Many of us have heard this quotation before, but have you actually understood it? Stars are always in the sky, they just shine brighter at times. Sometimes they are hidden by the sun, but they are still consistently there.

Threads of Life Families Call for Better Safety for Young Workers

Wednesday May 25 , 2022

2022 seems like an ideal time to be a student or young worker looking for a job. There are ‘help wanted’ signs everywhere, and employers are desperate to fill vacant positions.

Make the Call Now — It’s Visit Your Relatives Day

Grief and Growth

Tuesday May 17 , 2022

Many of us are living a fast-paced life and can forget to take time to slow down. Holidays are set in our head to make appearances at family functions – but what about the time in between the holidays?

One Big Steps for Life Family

Stories of Hope

Wednesday April 13 , 2022

Jim and Pam have a big family – six children. As Pam explains, they chose that together, imagining the games, the meals, the graduations, the weddings, the grandkids. Jim was the type of dad who would send loving text message

Biographical Disruption: When a Chronic Illness Diagnosis Changes You Forever

Grief and Growth

Wednesday March 23 , 2022

Heidi’s main fear was just realized; the doctor has informed her that — without a doubt — she has rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Gone is the hope that this wasn’t a serious disease, that she’d just pushed herself too hard, workin

In the Blink of an Eye

Stories of Hope

Monday February 21 , 2022

Nicky was our cherished son, our only child. He was a very special blessing. You see, it took some time before I was able to have a child; then, later in my pregnancy I developed toxemia and needed to be hospitalized.

Missing Jamie

Stories of Hope

Monday January 24 , 2022

I first heard of Jamie’s death on the radio on my way home from work. They said that a young man from Lower Sackville had died on a jobsite in Cape Breton.

Maureen Shaw: Stepping Forward for Health and Safety

Volunteers and Donors

Wednesday October 13 , 2021

In the early stages of Maureen Shaw’s life, she would hear the screeching sirens from the local forestry mill. Everyone would wait with quiet breath for word on who was injured or who had died.