by Susan Haldane | Nov 21, 2022 | How We Help
When you find your people, your family of support, those who truly understand what you’re going through, it can make all the difference in the world. And when you share your journey with others, it can make a world of difference to them too. At Threads of Life our...
by Sarah Wheelan | Oct 19, 2022 | How We Help, Volunteers
Who else knows what you’re facing after a workplace injury, illness, or death, except those who’ve also been there? Our volunteer family guides, FamiliesConnect and Family Forum participants, and even the stories shared in our newsletter or here on our blog, are all...
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...
by Susan Haldane | Aug 29, 2022 | How We Help
I have a confession: as a writer, I get a little sick of the word “share”. We use it all the time, after all – we’re always encouraging family members to share their stories. It’s right there in our Threads of Life values! It’s also core to our programs – family...
by Aaron Kearley | Jun 16, 2022 | How We Help
Dad and grandfather finds new ways to demonstrate caringI’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...
by adminThreadsofLife | May 12, 2022 | Grief, Growth, and Self-Care, How We Help
Join Facilitator Joanne Wade for a FamiliesConnect workshop May 18 as we explore the topic of kindness. Joanne asks that those attending conduct the experiment explained below, in preparation for the workshop. Kindness is an under-rated quality. It seems simple...