by Susan Haldane | Jun 28, 2016 | How We Help
A life should be unblemished happiness, right? And if you’re not happy, then you’re not trying hard enough. “Society tells us that happiness is just within reach, if we read the right books and eat the right food,” says Registered Counselling Therapist Erin...
by adminThreadsofLife | Jun 21, 2016 | Volunteers
Shelley Rowan was one of the first members of the Threads of Life board of directors. After nearly ten years of service Shelley has decided it’s time to retire from the board. Shelley’s contributions will be missed, but she will always be a part of the Threads of Life...
by Shannon Kempton | Jun 14, 2016 | How We Help
Friends and coworkers often ask me why I go to the Family Forum. Why I want to go spend a weekend with people who are sad and grieving. Why do I want to spend my weekend with people who are feeling sorry for themselves because they were injured at work or are living...
by Shirley Hickman | Jun 8, 2016 | Grief, Growth, and Self-Care, How We Help
He came home from work and I asked the usual question: “How was your day?” He seemed excited as he responded “A good day”. “That’s good,” was my reply, then “are you ready for dinner?” During dinner, we sat mostly in silence – the occasional look at each other....