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Life after serious injury
by Elwin Watts — September 21, 1994: A day that was supposed to be like all the others. Until it wasn’t.
What is grief and why does it feel so awful?
A family member who is dealing with the death of a loved one or living with a family member who has a work-related injury or illness may be grieving several losses — all at once.
The Passage of Time and the Rose
I clearly remember that day 25 years ago. It was unseasonably warm for October and I remember how we could be outside without a warm jacket on and not wanting this beautiful day to end. Later that day, we met with good friends and this is when we received the phone call to tell us the terrible news.
Volunteer Profile: Katie Giesbrecht
There are many different paths to healing. Giving back in support of other families affected by workplace tragedy has been an important part of Katie’s healing.
Donors Like You: Liz Webley
Today we are shining a spotlight on Liz Webley, a long-time family member and member of our newly launched monthly donor club, Tapestry of Hope.
Liz’s journey with Threads of Life began nearly two decades ago after the tragic loss of her husband, Dick Van Rooyen.
A best friend, mentor and hero: Ross’ story
I did not want to exist in a world without my dad. He was supposed to pick me up after school that day. We were going to go get my learner’s driver’s license. My hockey team had playoffs coming up. This couldn’t be happening.
The State of Safety in Canada, 2024
Take a look at some of the key findings of the State of Safety survey conducted by Threads of Life from February 26th to March 11th, 2024 among a sample of 1024 business owners, managers and decision-makers who are members of the Angus Reid Forum.
Yes, you are making a difference. Thank you so much.
Steps for Life is always a mix of sombre and celebration. We celebrate spring and simply being together – a community of people sharing compassion and commitment. But there are sombre aspects to the day as well – we know why we’re here and we have reminders in the Memory Lane signs and the family stories sharing terrible tragedy.
Safety and Health Week: One Person CAN Make a Difference
Safety and Health Week gives us an annual opportunity to reinforce our commitment to creating a safe workplace. The question then is – how do we do that? Each year I ask you if one person can make a difference. And you answer that question for yourself. Are you that person?
A marathon of healing: Injured worker raising awareness and funds for invisible injuries
When Travis Roszell was first injured at work, there’s no question his injuries were visible – devastatingly visible to him and all his family and friends. But the hidden injury is the one he must learn to work through for the rest of his life.
Getting Past the “What Ifs” after a Trauma or Death
For those workers who survive a tragic incident and who carry the wound of a workplace tragedy, it can also be hard to ponder how the moment could have been avoided. We may ask ourselves if we were safe enough, mindful enough if we did everything in our power to make sure we were out of harm’s way? We can be cruel and punishing toward ourselves at times, aware that small oversights may have changed our lives and our family’s lives forever.
Lighting a Candle this Day of Mourning
The National Day of Mourning is an important day for Threads of Life family members – a time for private remembrance, but also a time when many choose to share their personal stories in order to honour their loved ones and their own experience, and to help others understand the impact of a death, serious injury or illness caused simply by going to work.
