Lean on Me Network Association

05/05/2026

This post is for the kids who are silently drowning: those who smile in class but are quietly hurting. Grief affects all of us, regardless of age. If you know a young person who needs someone to listen, share this. Read more: https://wix.to/b4fabjd

This post is going to look a little different than my usual ones. Normally, I try and focus on a clear point I want to raise awareness about. But today, I have a different goal. My son is thirteen years old and goes to a normal, public school. He has a lot of friends, gets along well with others. Bu...

04/22/2026

Grief Needs a Witness — why words matter and why listening can be enough.

Remember that grief is a social experience; it changes shape when someone witnesses it. Read the full piece by Lean on Me's Founder, Jes, and learn how presence and listening support healing. https://wix.to/JHlC0N9

Why sharing the story matters — and why listening is enoughOne of the most powerful things a grieving person can do is speak their story out loud.We emphasize the need for a human witness in grief work because at its core, grief is a social experience and thus, must be addressed within a social co...

03/18/2026

More and more individuals are reaching out to us for assistance with their grief journey. Your contributions allow us to provide access to grief care for those who are brave enough to say, "I need help."

Today, we ask for your continued support as we begin preparations for our upcoming online Silent Auction.

We encourage businesses, organizations, and individuals to get involved through donating goods or services for the auction.

Remember, 100% of donations from this fundraiser will go toward subsidizing grief care for our most vulnerable.

For more information, email us at [email protected] or text or call 403 332 0116

Visit www.lomna.ca/donate for more ways to help.

03/16/2026

Grief can feel impossibly heavy — slowing us, reshaping us, and arriving when we least expect it. But, that weight doesn't have to be carried alone. Read more on our latest blog post: https://wix.to/gH8b1jW

02/14/2026

12/29/2025

Today I had a chat about the importance of grief care and how it can profoundly impact lives.

If you're seeking support or know someone who might be, remember, you are not alone.

Latest Blog Post Here: https://wix.to/Q1rqdEa

Today, I sat down with a like-minded individual—one of those conversations that feels grounding and clarifying all at once. The kind that reminded me why I started, and why this is worth the work, even when it’s hard.We talked about the sheer amount of need that exists. About the brave people wh...

12/16/2025

We tend to have infinite patience, kindness, and compassion for others when they grieve. Yet, we do not afford ourselves the same courtesy. Explore how self-kindness can aid healing. Read more: https://wix.to/PqdIWjb

Grief has a way of turning compassion outward while leaving little behind for ourselves.We worry about how others are coping. We show up. We hold space. We manage responsibilities, emotions, and expectations—often while quietly setting our own pain aside.In a world that increasingly talks about se...

12/10/2025

It’s a big deal that you’re grieving and it’s supposedly “the most wonderful time of the year”. Loss makes the tasks of daily life feel like big lifts and this season tends to come with its own set of additional activities, some or many of which you may not have the capacity for. Remember that there is no “right” or “wrong” in how you choose to acknowledge (or not acknowledge) this tender season. Take it day by day and do what you can to take care of you.

If you’re grieving this holiday season, check out Option B and our holiday resource page at optionb.org/holidays.

🎨 by Alex Mammadyarov LMHC

12/02/2025

A reminder that we have just under 3 weeks left for registration for this amazing workshop. We invite care professionals to sign up a team to help improve their skill sets for both themselves and their colleagues.

If you or someone you know is a caregiver, of a family member or as a profession, you deserve all the support we have to give. Sign up by email at [email protected] or online at lomna.ca/workshops.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Register for our public workshops hosted locally across the province. Through our education and awareness program, these online or in-person events offer practical skills and knowledge for Albertans.

10/30/2025

Today is a big day. We're publishing our first grief care booklets to serve as resources for Albertans. Our first booklet focuses on seniors and provides information and tips for both seniors experiencing grief and those working with seniors.

Reach out if you've got any questions. And, of course, 100% of proceeds are reinvested into changing Alberta's grief care landscape through our continued efforts to normalize grief, improve resource accessibility, and remove financial barriers to care.

Order yours here: https://www.lomna.ca/shop