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Patti Broadfoot is a registered social worker and death doula specializing in both death and non-death losses. She supports individuals and families through grief, trauma, burnout, and major life transitions. Patti offers compassionate, down-to-earth care—creating space to honour loss in all its forms, without timelines or judgment.
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Aug 8, 2025 ∙ 4 min
I Didn’t Realize It Was Grief Until I Was Already Crying
When I finally traded in my mom’s old car, I didn’t expect grief to follow me home. But some objects carry more than memories—they carry emotional connection. This story explores the unexpected grief of letting go, the power of linking objects, and how love often lingers in the most ordinary things.
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Jun 18, 2025 ∙ 3 min
When a Teacher, Mentor, or Friend Dies: Holding Grief in Creative Communities
Grieving the loss of a teacher, mentor, or colleague can feel overwhelming—especially in creative communities. This post explores how students and peers can process grief, honour their legacy, and find healing through movement and connection.
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Jun 14, 2025 ∙ 3 min
Father’s Day and Grief: Reflections from a Grief Counsellor
Father’s Day can bring joy, but it can also stir up grief, longing, or silence. In this reflection, grief counsellor Patti Broadfoot explores the many ways Father’s Day is felt—through loss, estrangement, palliative care, and the quiet ache of missing a child or a parent.
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