Navigating Childhood Grief: A Personal Reflection on Supporting Young Hearts
Grief is a journey we may start at any age, but for children, it often feels confusing and overwhelming. Reflecting on my own experiences, I remember losing my brother and grandfather as a young child, and other loved ones as I grew older. With each, I learned something new about grief’s impact and the ways […]
Beyond Medical Care: What to Consider When Selecting a Care Home
Choosing a care home for your loved one can feel overwhelming, especially when so many factors go beyond medical care. From personal experience navigating this complex system, I’ve come to realize that the environment and culture of a care home can significantly impact a resident’s quality of life. Environment and Aesthetics The layout and paint […]
A Samosa is a Spanakopita, just by another name
May 4, 2021 So what is the difference – between a Samosa, a Sambusa, a Springroll and a Spanakopita? Not much to be honest. Did you know that in India alone there are 20 recognized varieties? The filling might vary – between meats, noodles, vegetables or sweets, but like people – a Samosa is a […]
The Underpinning of My Existence: International Women’s Day and Building Each Other Up.
March 8, 2021 As with my previous articles, this one is Raw, Personal, and reflects my own lived truth. Before you start reading, let me first acknowledge my personal history being raised in the Treaty 7 lands in Alberta, pursuing education in the lands of the Algonquin, and today, living in the territories of the […]
Noah’s Arc? Elder Care in the times of COVID-19
May 11, 2020 Let’s start by saying that this is my opinion, and not that of my employer. 🙂 Personal. And written pretty raw, and from the heart. 100% Zafira. There are tips and tricks that I consider best practices, but those are from experience 🙂 I keep hearing that we’re in a unique […]
Working Solo Parents & COVID-19
May 8, 2020 Let’s start by saying that this is my opinion, and not that of my employer. 🙂 Personal. And written pretty raw, and from the heart. 100% Zafira. There are tips and tricks that I consider best practices, but those are from experience 🙂 2 years ago, I became a mom to […]