by Karen Lapierre Pitts | Aug 16, 2023 | How We Help
Attending your first family forum can be very emotional. Hang in there, you are not alone. You may have anticipatory feelings bubbling up, and maybe even wondering what you’ve signed yourself up for. You may ask yourself what am I doing here? I was remembering what it...
by Karen Lapierre Pitts | Jul 5, 2023 | How We Help
Not all of us have good supports after a workplace tragedy. And even if you do, there’s always value in growing that network of people you can rely on. A Volunteer Family Guide (VFG) is a person who has experienced a similar tragedy and is willing to offer a...
by Karen Lapierre Pitts | May 18, 2023 | How We Help
One of the most meaningful supports Threads of Life can offer people after a workplace injury, illness or death is the reassurance that they’re not alone. Often when a family reaches out to us they ask to talk to someone who can listen and understand what they are...
by Karen Lapierre Pitts | Feb 23, 2023 | Grief, Growth, and Self-Care, Self-care
Our northerly tilt away from sun only really lasts for a few months in the calendar – though this season seems to linger too long sometimes. Wherever you are, it’s probably a good guess that when you peek out the window today you may find the ground is covered with a...
by Karen Lapierre Pitts | Oct 13, 2022 | Grief, Growth, and Self-Care, How We Help
Next year marks the 20th anniversary of Threads of Life. That’s 20 years of continued support for families affected by a workplace tragedy. Over the years we have met with many families and will continue to grow and develop opportunities where families can find...