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Mary Ellen Macdonald

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Grief and death literacy. Medical Anthropologist in Palliative Medicine, Dalhousie University (Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada). Check out Griefmatters.ca and TEDx https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBulO8OsQ3M

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Happy New Year! and Thank You! from Grief Matters πŸ₯°

31.12.2025 22:47 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We all can benefit from a grief-literate world.

04.12.2025 19:03 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Saying it again for those who need to hear it again 🧑

26.11.2025 19:20 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I love bumping into creative #DeathLiteracy while Christmas shopping!

23.11.2025 21:33 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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All grief matters.

22.11.2025 12:06 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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New podcast episode: Grief in all the wrong places. Have a listen at GriefMatters.ca

05.11.2025 20:24 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Repeat with me: There are no stages of grief!
griefmatters.ca/blog/what-br...

28.10.2025 12:12 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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New blog at GrieMatters.ca: Small talk, big pain: How casual questions sometimes touch the raw edges of grief.

22.10.2025 14:52 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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#GriefLiteracy is about helping community members to better understand their own and other people’s experience of grief.

22.10.2025 09:24 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Want to know more about Grief Matters? Sign up for our newsletter!

17.10.2025 18:02 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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MAID, Grief Sisters and Rainbows β€” Grief Matters Lori Weber's husband chose Medical Assistance in Dying three years ago. Lori generously shared her family's story and her advice for anyone making this choice. (Many thanks to Charlit Floriano for her...

Lori Weber's husband chose Medical Assistance in Dying - she generously shared her family's story and her advice for anyone making this choice. (Many thanks to Charlit Floriano and Cartoonist-in-Residence Susan MacLeod)
Check out the full animation here: griefmatters.ca/cartoons/mai...

06.10.2025 16:10 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I love it when I bump into #GriefLiteracy as I wander through my world

06.10.2025 14:25 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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October's blog is up at ww.GriefMatters.ca, and it's such an important topic: managing small talk when you're grieving.

04.10.2025 18:30 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Wondering what to do today? Join us!

26.09.2025 10:57 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

TODAY! If you live in #HFX/HRM, I'm leading a free 'FotoBalm' event (photo walk exploring the practice of #photography as healing for the #grief process.) Part of GriefMatters.ca Grief Gatherings Week happening all around Nova Scotia. Bring your camera and meet at The Dingle gazebo for 4 PM start.

25.09.2025 11:21 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Good morning! Just another commute to work 😊

24.09.2025 10:39 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Wondering what to do today? We've got two in-person events, if you happen to be in this beautiful part of the world #NovaScotia #GriefGatherings2025

23.09.2025 10:28 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Two more beautiful events tomorrow - both in Nova Scotia. www.GriefMatters.ca #GriefGatherings2025

22.09.2025 19:26 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Gather with us for a grief walk today in Bedford (Nova Scotia). More at wwwGriefMatters.ca

22.09.2025 12:52 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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There are so many amazing offerings - join us! More details at www.GriefMatters.ca #GriefGatherings2025

22.09.2025 00:57 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Join this #GriefGathering2025 event - essential learnings are promised!

21.09.2025 14:03 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Another great #GriefGatherings2025 event in the bag! Thanks to @whenyoudie.bsky.social and Hospice Halifax

21.09.2025 12:32 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Last Saturday, #GriefMatters took to the Sackville Farmers' Market (Nova Scotia). Stay tuned for future pop-up stands!
For a full list of gatherings, visit out website here: griefmatters.ca/grief-gather...
#GriefGatherings2025 #GriefGatherings

20.09.2025 12:52 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Just dropped! And with that, #GriefGatherings2025 is underway. Join us, www.GriefMatters.ca

19.09.2025 12:14 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Grief Gatherings starts tomorrow! #GriefMatters

18.09.2025 10:06 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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From September 19-28, in-person and online grief literacy activities! Join us! #GriefGatherings2025

17.09.2025 16:18 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Two more sleeps! #GriefGatherings2025 Schedule at: griefmatters.ca/grief-gather...

17.09.2025 12:21 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The countdown to this year’s Grief Gatherings has begun! We’re so excited for what’s ahead. Which events are you planning to attend? Let us know, we’d love to hear from you! #GriefMatters #GriefGatherings2025

16.09.2025 13:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Yes, Grief Matters!

16.09.2025 11:19 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Just follow the geese to #GriefGatherings2025πŸͺΏ

16.09.2025 11:11 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0