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Mid-Week Wisdoms
by Inua ᐃᓄᐊ
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Posts will cover topics related to grief, personal growth and healing, boundaries, caregiving and self-care, healthy relationships, the human-animal bond, and setting and reaching our goals.
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Why Women Supporting Women Matters: The Power of Cheering Each Other On
“Every woman’s success should be an inspiration to another. We’re strongest when we cheer each other on.” — Serena Williams The idea of women supporting women is powerful, yet it’s something that society hasn’t always encouraged. For many years, women were often placed in competition with each other for limited opportunities, recognition, or leadership roles. But the truth is this: when women cheer each other on, everyone becomes stronger. One woman’s success does not take aw
Mackenzie Broomfield
Mar 113 min read
Saying Goodbye to a Pet on a Good Day: Choosing Love Over Suffering
“Choosing a good day means trading their future suffering for our present heartbreak.” ~ Mackenzie Broomfield, BSW, RSW, CELD If you have ever loved an animal deeply, you have likely come to understand the quiet power of “a good day.” And when you are facing the heartbreaking reality of saying goodbye to a pet, those good days begin to feel sacred. For us, time is linear and relentless. We measure it in weeks, treatment plans, prognoses, and countdowns. We circle dates on ca
Mackenzie Broomfield
Mar 44 min read
Pet Loss Grief Support: Loving a Dog Through Life, End‑of‑Life Care, and Goodbye
“Having a dog will bless you with the happiest days of your life...and one of the worst.” ~ Unknown Few relationships hold as much uncomplicated love — and as much inevitable heartbreak — as the bond between a human and their dog. From the moment a dog enters your life, they quietly rearrange it. Days become punctuated by walks, routines soften around feedings and cuddles, and joy shows up in small, loyal ways. And yet, woven into that joy is a truth we rarely want to face: l
Mackenzie Broomfield
Jan 213 min read
Grief Beyond Death: Understanding Loss in All Its Forms
"Grief is not just about death; it is about loss." ~ Mackenzie Broomfield, BSW, RSW, CELD When people hear the word grief , they often think immediately of death. While bereavement is a profound and life-altering loss, grief extends far beyond the death of a loved one. Loss shows up in many ways throughout our lives — often quietly, sometimes suddenly — and it can shape how we see ourselves, others, and the world around us. The Many Faces of Grief Grief can arise when somethi
Mackenzie Broomfield
Jan 142 min read
When a New Year Feels Like a Loss All Over Again
“Some people may not understand why those grieving are reluctant to move into a new year. For most, it’s a fresh year, a new season… but for the bereaved it’s moving into a new calendar year which their loved one will never live in.” ~ Zoe Clark-Coates As the calendar turns, the world often speaks the language of renewal. New beginnings. Fresh starts. Resolutions and celebrations. There is an unspoken expectation that we should step forward with hope and optimism, leaving the
Mackenzie Broomfield
Jan 73 min read
The Deaths Before the Dying
“The thing they don't tell you about, when someone you love dies because of a sickness, is that death happens in a million different ways...
Mackenzie Broomfield
Oct 8, 20253 min read
The Problem With "Stay Strong."
“ Let’s stop telling people to be strong .” ~ Mackenzie Broomfield, Medical Social Worker & End-of-Life Doula How often have we reached...
Mackenzie Broomfield
Aug 27, 20253 min read
Memories in Grief: Where Our Loved Ones Still Exist
" There are no more memories in the making. So when you let me talk about the ones I've lost, you are letting me spend time with them in...
Mackenzie Broomfield
Aug 20, 20253 min read
Grief in the summer.
"Grief in the summer is different than grief in the winter. There are different aches, different reprieves, and different emotions to...
Mackenzie Broomfield
Aug 13, 20253 min read
The Unseen Weight: Grief in the Foster Care System
"When a youth experiences removal, they are inundated with loss from this first transaction." ~ Dr. Monique Mitchell Grief is often seen...
Mackenzie Broomfield
Jul 30, 20253 min read
The Quiet Grief of Letting Go: Cutting Someone Out of Your Life
"Cutting someone off doesn’t mean you stopped loving them. It means you started loving yourself more." ~ Unknown There is a unique kind...
Mackenzie Broomfield
May 21, 20253 min read
Mother’s Day and Grief: Holding Space for the Heartbreak Behind the Flowers
Mother’s Day arrives each year with pastel colors, brunch menus, and floral advertisements — a celebration of love, nurturing, and...
Mackenzie Broomfield
May 10, 20253 min read
Things I’ve Learned as a Grief Counsellor
Reflections on love, loss, and holding space for healing. Grief is one of life’s most universal experiences, and one of the most...
Mackenzie Broomfield
Apr 23, 20254 min read
Four Things You Can't Get Back: Lessons on Life, Time, and Regret
"Four things you can't get back: 1. The stone after it's thrown. 2. The word after it's said. 3. The occasion after it's missed. 4. The...
Mackenzie Broomfield
Apr 2, 20254 min read
The Grief of Betrayal Trauma
" Betrayal trauma is like mourning the death of someone who is standing right in front of you ." ~Unknown There are few things more...
Mackenzie Broomfield
Mar 26, 20254 min read
Holding Regret Tenderly.
"How to hold regret tenderly: I wish I would have done that differently, and, at the time, I couldn't." ~ Ayanna Wand Regret is one of...
Mackenzie Broomfield
Mar 19, 20254 min read
The Compassionate Support of a Pet Death Doula: Easing the Journey of Euthanizing Your Pet
" When you euthanize a beloved pet, the heartbreak you feel is you, choosing to suffer, so that they don't have to. That's the essence of...
Mackenzie Broomfield
Feb 5, 20254 min read
Political Grief In Our Divided Times
" Grieving isn't separate from politics, it's often a call to action and a reminder that our broken hearts already know what needs to die...
Mackenzie Broomfield
Jan 29, 20255 min read
The gift of mortality
"A culture that denies death inevitably becomes shallow and superficial, concerned only with the external form of things. When death is...
Mackenzie Broomfield
Jan 15, 20255 min read
Why Grief is Hard in the New Year: Navigating a Time of Change
" Some people may not understand why those grieving are reluctant to move into a new year. For [most it's] a fresh start, a new...
Mackenzie Broomfield
Jan 8, 20255 min read
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