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Husband passed Away

My husband passed away at age 64 last April. We were together for 51 yrs and married for 43 yrs. We have 2 daughters and 6 grandkids. They have been my rock. I cant get over him not being here. He died of Global Brain Injury and the dr said that it would have happened either 3 mths or 3 yrs but it was...
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Dr. Balfour M. Mount

The Canadian Virtual Hospice approached Dr. Balfour Mount, Canada’s “father of palliative care,” shortly after his retirement in 2007, to take part in a video project capturing his perspectives on living and dying. We are indebted to Dr. Mount for inviting us into his home and sharing his story with...
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The Year I Ran Away from Christmas: A Mother’s Perspective on Grief and the Holidays

A few years ago I ran away from home and took my kids with me. As we approached the first Christmas following my husband’s death to cancer, an unbearable sadness swallowed each of my kids. For anyone who has experienced loss, the holidays become reminders that the deceased is noticeably absent. Nadine...
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Death and Life in a palliative Care Unit

As I turn the corner from the elevator I come face to face with the corridor leading to the palliative care ward on the eight floor of St. Boniface Hospital. At first glance it looks like any other ward in a hospital. The corridor is filled with dollies piled high with supplies; towels, food trays, TV...
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The Knowing

The loud thud against the window of the cabin startled the group. A bird had flown hard into the glass and dropped to the ground outside the window. Sarah rushed outside to check on the bird and the rest of us waited quietly for news. Ten young adults were gathered in the small rustic log cabin built...
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Hello, I lost my sweet brother to cancer in 2020 during the COVID lockdown. He had been admitted to hospital as he had been experiencing confusion. It was determined he could no longer live on his own. We thought it was early dementia but his confusion cleared considerably and he was waiting to find...
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