Melanie DelormeMay 26, 20192 minIn Lieu of FlowersWhile flowers are beautiful at memorial services, they do not provide comfort in the overwhelming days and weeks that follow.
Melanie DelormeFeb 25, 20193 minFIVE Ways to Regain HOPE After Child Loss1.FIND COMFORT IN YOUR MEMORIES. The memories you have of your child are a gift that no one can take away from you. Allow those memories to bring a smile to ...
Melanie DelormeFeb 11, 20194 minThe ONE Lie Told By Every Bereaved ParentNo matter how honest you are I know that you have told this lie at least once in your life. That lie is the answer to the question, “how are you?” And that l...
Melanie DelormeJan 12, 20192 min10 New Year's Resolutions for Bereaved ParentsNew Year’s Eve can be a time when people crack open the champagne, plan elaborate parties, reflect upon the past 12 months, and vow to make changes for the u...
Melanie DelormeOct 12, 20183 minIf Only Thankfulness Was As Easy As Pie!As I celebrated Canadian Thanksgiving in October this year with my family, I thought about the past 9 Thanksgivings without Garrett. Our 8-year-old son, Garr...
Melanie DelormeSep 12, 20182 minI Forgive you!I forgive you. . . three powerful little words, but how do you find the courage to say them, let alone mean them, when you are dealing with a situation as hu...
Melanie DelormeAug 13, 20182 minOrca ConnectionWell, that’s a first! The first time I’ve ever cried real tears over an Orca Whale, that is. Do you know what I am talking about? I’ll briefly remind you, ju...
Melanie DelormeJul 13, 20182 minSeeing RED After Your Child DiedWe’ve all lived through the cliché and have “seen red” or been angry at some point in our lives. After our children died I am certain you felt some degree of...
Melanie DelormeJun 12, 20183 minHow has your parent role changed in the face of your child's death?The minute our children are born we earn the title of parent; and with that title comes a huge amount of responsibility. Our role changes daily from caregive...
Melanie DelormeMay 12, 20181 minMom's need love too!As a mom, a day that may never be the same for you again is Mother’s Day. My husband and I are lucky enough to have both of our mothers, so we make the day a...
Melanie DelormeApr 8, 20185 min10 ways to support a grieving parentAfter my eight-year-old son, Garrett, was accidently shot and killed in a hunting accident, I was exposed to a degree of human kindness and support that I ne...
Melanie DelormeJan 25, 20181 minWhen Birthdays Aren't HappyWithout a doubt, your child’s birthday can no longer be a day of joyous celebration; however, the day will still arrive every year, and you cannot stay in be...
Melanie DelormeNov 30, 20172 minAll Was Not LostOften in our society when someone dies many people offer support with words of comfort. The most common phrase I can think of is, I’m so sorry for your loss....