Patti Broadfoot RSW - Counselling

02/01/2026

Some objects don’t just sit there.
They link us to the person we still grieve.

A mug.
A jacket.
A chair by the window.

They aren’t holding the grief.
They’re holding the connection.

This is how connection continues.
It doesn’t end.
Through what we remember.
Through what still matters.

In memory.
In meaning.

If this resonates, you’re not alone. 🤍

01/31/2026

01/25/2026

I don’t know about you, but the world is feeling really heavy to me right now.

Not always in a loud way — more like a constant weight in the background. A bit of panic, a bit of bracing, a lot of tired.

If you’re feeling that too, you’re not imagining it. I think many of us are carrying this.

Sometimes the most helpful thing we can do is pause…
feel our feet…
and anchor back to steady.

I wrote more about this in my latest blog. 🤍

The world feels heavy right now. Even if you’re not “in it.” Even if nothing is wrong on paper. You don’t have to be directly affected to feel the impact. Our nervous systems respond to uncertainty, instability, and what we’re taking in — often before we can make sense of it. If panic fe...

01/19/2026

The emotions of grief ….

01/19/2026

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01/14/2026

"Grief and joy arrive together more often than we expect. Not fighting, not taking turns. Just here.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​"

Joy can coexist with grief or sorrow and laughter can share space with pain. There is nothing “wrong” with you if your days are still feeling tough—you’re not a burden, you’re human. Setting the expectation that some days will be hard and others will be easier, that you can hold struggle in one hand and joy in the other, can help you navigate loss and hardship.

🎨 Art by Alessandra Olanow (aolanow on Instagram)

01/11/2026

Welcome, Tamelynda! We are absolutely thrilled to be working with you and so excited to have you here.
Curious to learn more about what Tamelynda does or interested in booking an appointment?
Be sure to visit her page!

www.CompassionateCaringSupport.com

01/07/2026

Sharing a research opportunity that may be of interest to some in this community.

Researchers with the Nonreligion in a Complex Future project (University of Ottawa) are seeking adults who have experienced the death of someone close within the past 12 months to complete an anonymous survey exploring experiences of death, dying, and care at end of life.

Participation is voluntary, anonymous, and takes approximately 10–20 minutes. Details and the survey link are below.

What type of care do people want to receive at the end of life? Share your story to help shape the future of end of life care!

The Nonreligion in a Complex Future project (https://nonreligionproject.ca/) is looking for individuals who have recently experienced the death of someone close to them to complete a survey. The survey is completely anonymous. No identifying information will be recorded. The survey is available in for those who live in Canada, the US, UK, Australia, Brazil or Argentina. The estimated completion time is less than 20 minutes.

To participate you must:
Be at least 18 years old
Experienced the loss of someone close to you in the last 12 months

If you are interested in taking our survey, click on the link below:
https://utampa.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bpx7hiIzvFCtO8C

01/07/2026

🌟 JOIN ME THIS SUNDAY 🌟

Join me for a morning of support and connection 🕊️

Navigating grief is never easy, but you don’t have to do it alone. Our monthly in-person grief group is a space where healing can begin through sharing, understanding, and community.

📅 Date: Sunday, January 11, 2026
📍 Location: Forest Lawn Funeral Home, 1997 Dundas Street East, London
🕙 Time: 10:00 a.m.

Whether you’re coping with the loss of a loved one or simply seeking a compassionate space to be with others who understand, this group offers connection, conversation, and gentle support. Together, we create a place where your feelings are valid and your journey is honoured.

✨ No cost to attend — all are welcome.

Please feel free to share this post with anyone who may benefit from joining us.
Let’s walk this path together. 💛

01/07/2026

What grieving moms want you to know:

We’re not strong because we choose to be.
We’re strong because we don’t have another option.

We don’t need you to fix this.
We need you to stay.

We don’t want to be inspirational.
We want our children back.

And when we go quiet, it’s not because we’re okay—
it’s because the weight is heavy and words are hard.

If you don’t know what to say, that’s okay.
Just don’t disappear.

Izzy Roe

01/04/2026

Great message from Anderson Cooper … such truths “ I don’t want the year to end because this was the last year my son was alive”

Stepping into a new year without loved ones makes it pretty hard to flip that calendar page.