by admin | Sep 9, 2021 | Family support, Safety culture
Kristopher Tuff died working as a welder in 2013. His brother, Alex, has never been the same. Alex and Kristopher were tied at the hip as brothers. They had great birthday parties, attended fun wedding dances; they roughhoused and goofed around as brothers do when... 
by Karen Lapierre Pitts | Sep 2, 2021 | Family support, Grief and healing
Dealing with grief from a loss of a loved one not coming home, a serious injury, or an occupational disease is devastating with many layers of intensity. It’s fair to say a significant loss changes the world around us. Stress, sadness, pain, and feeling isolated can... 
by Sarah Wheelan | Aug 19, 2021 | Family support
Family Forums are the cornerstone events in Threads of Life’s family support calendar. Family forums are where strangers become friends, grieving families discover they’re not alone, and everyone learns new ways to cope and to heal. In September and October we... 
by Kelley Thompson | Jul 29, 2021 | Family support
Do you listen with your ears, or your heart? Is it possible to listen with both? The art of listening is not to be confused with hearing. We are always hearing, most of the time subconsciously. Listening is done by choice, but once you have made that choice what comes... 
by Elisa Kilbourne | Jul 15, 2021 | Family support, Volunteers
Summer job causes death of loved and respected athlete and student The summer of 2013 was exciting and filled with many blessings. My daughter Kaitlyn had just graduated from Teacher’s College at Western University and was about to start her career; Jeremy was... 
by Emma Morris | Jun 29, 2021 | Family support, Grief and healing, Self-care
Going through the motions is a phrase that we’ve all heard. Maybe you’ve experienced it, or seen a loved one experience it. Somehow, in the face of the unimaginable, you’re still able to get the everyday things done. What if going through the motions isn’t an...
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