My son was born eight years ago on Mothers’ Day. The perfect gift – he made me a mother. Every year, his birthday party is the day before Mothers’ Day. On both days I think of my mother who passed away 16 years ago. She made our birthdays so special. There was always a potato covered in tin foil … [Read more...] about Suhanya, 41, Lawyer
Janel, 41, Pastor
When I was a little girl, my family would drive every other summer from our home in Nova Scotia to visit family in the United States. One of my favourite parts of the 3 ½ day trip was when we reached the Pennsylvania turnpike tunnels – a series of long tunnels on the highway that traveled through … [Read more...] about Janel, 41, Pastor
Johanna, 41, Dietitian
As someone who works in healthcare, I have a firm grasp on the importance of physical wellness: being active, eating nutritious foods, and taking time for activities that support mental health so I can feel good now and in the years ahead. Spiritual wellness is newer to me. To me, being spiritually … [Read more...] about Johanna, 41, Dietitian
Hope, 21, Student
Society today seems to be in the midst of an ongoing tension between promoting success at all costs and valuing self-care over self-discipline. In other words, the media tells us to work hard, hustle harder, and do whatever it takes to reach the top, regardless of what we may find when we get there… … [Read more...] about Hope, 21, Student
Stephanie, 47, Nurse
Stephanie, 47, Nurse Two and a half years ago my world was shaken to its core. My youngest son died unexpectedly while away at camp. Every parent’s worst nightmare became my living one as each phone call came in telling me of his condition and death. What do you do in that moment? Who do you … [Read more...] about Stephanie, 47, Nurse
Andrea, 30, Mother
Andrea, 30, Mother There is a vase of white tulips sitting on my dining room table. The petals, once folded in, are now open. But the flowers have started to droop, their green leaves curling and browning along the edges. I don’t think they’ll last much longer before I have to throw them away. … [Read more...] about Andrea, 30, Mother
