Bereaved Families of Ontario
33 City Centre Drive, Suite 610 L5B 2N5 Mississauga, ON, Canada

How did you deal with your grief during the holidays? #Grief #Loss #Hope #Healing #Grieving #Quote #Quotes #GriefQuotes #QOTD

Your love for the person who passed is strong, as is your relationship, so your need to talk about them is strong. You can talk about them during the holidays and remember them as much as you'd like #Grief #Loss #Hope #Healing #Holiday #Coping

Anyone who is grieving the loss of a loved one and wants to be part of a community of individuals who share with and support one another, is more than welcome to join our private Facebook group. We are beginning a new journey of 35 days of self-reflection, and would love to have you join us. Enter "Centre for Grief & Healing Peer-to-Peer Support Group" in your facebook search bar to join or go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/831504247317195 #Grief #Loss #Hope #Healing #Group #Support #Reflection

Grief can be very complicated because it is a mixture of very heavy, even contradicting emotions. So if we try to control the grief, it can get even more emotionally complicated. It may help to just let ourselves feel, no pressure to be anyway else #Grief #Loss #Hope #Healing

Sharing our grief story in a safe, supportive environment can be therapeutic as it gives us an opportunity process our own feelings and can connect with others Where is your safe space to share your grief? #Loss #Hope #Healing #Grief #Safe #SafeSpace #Share

In honour of National Bereavement Day, we sat down with Dr. Rima Thapar to discuss grief, loss and saying goodbye to our loved ones. Check out this insightful talk and share your thoughts with us #Grief #Loss #Hope #Healing #NationalBereavementDay #Talk #SayTheirName

Guilt is a difficult emotion to deal with and it can come up for many reasons. Do you feel you find yourself feeling guilty during the holiday season due to your loss? #Grief #Loss #Hope #Healing #Holiday #Coping

If only how do you continue to show your love for your loved one? #Grief #Loss #Hope #Healing #Grieving #Quote #Quotes #GriefQuotes #QOTD

Wishing those who celebrate, a very happy Hanukkah #Grief #Loss #Hope #Healing #Hanukkah #Holiday

Wishing everyone who celebrates the Festival of Lights, a very Happy Diwali If you are struggling with your grief during this holiday time visit our website at www.bereavedfamilies.ca for resources or email us at [email protected]. #Grief #Loss #Hope #Healing #Diwali

Sometimes we put demands & timelines on ourselves in terms of when certain things should get done after a loss. However, oftentimes we are too deep in our grief to take care of those things, and that is why it is ok to take our time with it #Grief #Loss #Hope #Healing #Tips

We are thrilled to be a part of Future Majority's upcoming town hall on November 17th at 5:30pm. Join us and connect with community members and politicians in your region to discuss plans for a pandemic recovery that is green and just. Register at http://bit.ly/GJRmississauga

Our annual Walk to Remember and (Biodegradable) Dove Balloon Release provided community members with a unique and thoughtful way to celebrate and memorialize our loved ones. Thank you for all of your support and stay tuned for updates on next year's event! Thank you to our wonderful videographer, Michael Podolak (www.michael-podolak.com)! #WTR2018 #BFOHP

The loss of a friend can be very close to us, as we share so much with them in life. They are the family we choose and losing them is like losing a part of ourselves. Are you grieving the loss of a friend? #Grief #Loss #Hope #Healing #Friend #FriendLoss

Speaking to our loved one in our minds or even out loud can bring about a sense of comfort. It allows us to feel that our loved one can still hear us and it helps us get some things off our chest #Grief #Loss #Hope #Healing #Message

No matter the age of your loved one, it's never enough time #Grief #Loss #Hope #Healing #Grieving #Quote #Quotes #GriefQuotes #QOTD

Self Love Sunday Take a day to look at things of your loved one to remember your beautiful memories with them. In which ways do you remember your loved one? #Grief #Loss #Hope #Healing #Memories

A grandparent brings so much joy and love to our lives. Their loss echos in our hearts for our entire life and they are always missed. Are you grieving the loss of a grandparent or know of someone who is? #Grief #Loss #Hope #Healing #Grandparent #GrandparentLoss

Many of us are finding the pandemic taking a toll on our mental health & grief. Losing someone puts us on edge, fearing uncertainty more than ever, and now with the pandemic those feelings are intensified. How are you managing your grief during the pandemic? #Grief #Loss #Hope

You will always love your loved one, it is not something that goes away, ever. Their memories, their contribution to your life, and their irreplaceable presence is too valuable to ever be let go of. #Grief #Loss #Hope #Healing #Message #Love #Cherish

Our passed loved ones, may have left many dreams unfinished. But there is a beauty in us, who love them, carrying on those dreams and giving them life through us. Are there any dreams of your loved one, that are now your dreams? #Grief #Loss #Hope #Healing #Cherish #Dreams

What did you love most about your loved one? #Grief #Loss #Hope #Healing #Grieving #Quote #Quotes #GriefQuotes #QOTD

Decluttering life can be so important as it helps us slow down during grief and take our time with the changes in our life. How do you slow yourself down, when everything seems to be moving too fast around you? #Grief #Loss #Hope #Healing #Peace #Tips

Thank you Irish for sharing such beautiful words! We are so grateful to have you as part of our team, you are truly inspiring. #Grief #Loss #Hope #Healing #Volunteer #GiveBack #Help #Support

You do not need to feel the need to choose and select when and where you can speak of your grief and loved one. If you feel the need to talk about them, then you can, for as long as you want. They are yours to talk about. #Grief #Loss #Hope #Healing #Message #SayTheirName

It can be hard to remember who you were before the loss of someone you love. Join us this Thursday as we explore what a "new normal" means and how you can embrace a different way of looking forward in your life Register at https://www.bereavedfamilies.ca/upcomingevents #Grief #Loss #Hope #Healing

For both of us what will you do for you and your loved one? #Grief #Loss #Hope #Healing #Grieving #Quote #Quotes #GriefQuotes #QOTD

In honour of yesterday being #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, we wanted to share some tips for supporting yourself and others who have lost a loved one to suicide. If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts or planning to suicide, please call COAST at 1-877-825-9011. You are loved, you are needed and you are enough #Grief #Loss #Hope #Healing #Suicide #SuicidePrevention #Coping #SuicideLoss

Our next Instagram Live series: Speaking of Grief is coming up on MondayOur second topic is Women Managing Grief, and will be featuring a very special guest speaker, Carm from @girlsgottaheal Join us on Monday on Instagram Live at 7:00pm! #Grief #Loss #Hope #Healing #Women

Losing a partner means losing so many relationships in one - a lover, a best friend, a confidant, or your other half. It becomes almost impossible to accept this loss and envision a future without them. Are you grieving the loss of a partner? #Grief #Loss #Hope #Healing

Life is a series of great events, out of which many we cherish as most memorable. Are there special days in your loved one’s life that you celebrate or honour on their behalf? #Grief #Loss #Hope #Healing #Cherish

Finding small, at-home activities can help us find a distraction from our overwhelming thoughts and emotions. It is more crucial than ever to find these distractions during quarantine since our usual lifestyle has changed due to the pandemic #Grief #Loss #Hope #Healing

Have questions you want Hailey to answer in our live GriefTalk: Finding Your New Normal? DM us or send an email to [email protected] by September 8th! Register for the free GriefTalk online at https://www.bereavedfamilies.ca/upcomingevents #Grief #Loss #Hope #Healing #Event #Free

How do you connect with others who are going through a similar grief experience? #Grief #Loss #Hope #Healing #Peace #Tips

A better understanding of our own grief can help manage it better. Are there ways in which you face your grief each day that helps you better understand it? #Grief #Loss #Hope #Healing #Mindfulness #ThoughtfulTuesday #Sharing #Activity #Support