Life After Burns

Life After Burns Survivors supporting survivors.

Last weekend, we had the privilege of welcoming Melissa Bonnell, therapist, burn survivor, and incredible human being, a...
05/29/2026

Last weekend, we had the privilege of welcoming Melissa Bonnell, therapist, burn survivor, and incredible human being, as our Keynote Speaker at our 4th Annual Thriving After Burns Event.

Melissa reminded us that healing is not about returning to who we once were, but about discovering who we are becoming. Pain doesn’t simply disappear. We learn to live beside it, and in doing so, we find a courage we never knew we had.

Thank you, Melissa, for your vulnerability, your wisdom, and your heart. 🙏

👉 Swipe right for book recommendations from Melissa to support you on your own healing journey.

You are not alone.💚

05/24/2026

Feeling the love….💚

🚨 LAST DAY TO GET YOUR TICKETS 🚨Link in bio to purchase ticketsSponsorship opportunities are still availableToday is the...
05/13/2026

🚨 LAST DAY TO GET YOUR TICKETS 🚨

Link in bio to purchase tickets
Sponsorship opportunities are still available

Today is the final day to purchase tickets for our 4th Annual Thriving After Burns event taking place on May 23rd ❤️‍🔥

Join us for a powerful day of connection, community, inspiration, and support as we bring together burn survivors, loved ones, healthcare professionals, and advocates.

This event is all about reminding one another that healing happens together.

✨ Inspiring speakers
✨ Community connection
✨ Resources & support
✨ Shared experiences
✨ A meaningful day you won’t forget

We can’t wait to welcome you on May 23rd.

05/11/2026

Get to know the amazing facilitators behind Thriving After Burns!

Each facilitator brings lived experience, professional expertise, compassion, and a deep commitment to supporting burn survivors, caregivers, and the burn community. Their voices, stories, and guidance will help create meaningful conversations, connection, healing, and empowerment throughout the event.

Take a moment to meet the faces helping make this event so meaningful.

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05/09/2026

Last few days to register!

Link to tickets in our bio!

Our 4th annual Thriving After Burns burn community event is just 2 weeks away. We’re looking forward to making more memories, sharing meaningful connections, and bringing the burn community together once again.

This reel is a little teaser featuring moments from previous years, giving you a glimpse of what you can expect at this year’s event: community, support, inspiration, and unforgettable moments.

Reminder: Wednesday, May 13 is the last day to get your tickets. We can’t wait to see you there!

A big thank you to our supporters & sponsors First Hungarian Presbyterian Church Canadian Union of Skilled Workers Toronto Fire Services Bio-Oil Nature’s Emporium Newmarket Equi-Salt Melissa Bonnell Nasia Houvarda Danielle Wilkinson .and.reverence 180 Degrees Consulting UofT

Connect. Heal. Grow.

Nervous? Good. That means it matters. Butterflies before walking into a room just means your body knows something signif...
04/22/2026

Nervous? Good. That means it matters. Butterflies before walking into a room just means your body knows something significant is about to happen, and it is. Every time you show up, you silence the fear and rewrite the story of what’s possible.

For yourself, and for everyone watching who needed to see someone brave go first. So go. Show up. Be the reason someone else finds their courage, too. 
 
Let Thriving After Burns be your first step toward putting yourself out there and connecting with others. We are a community. 💛🔥 
 

04/09/2026

2 Days Left to get your tickets at SUPER Early Bird Pricing!!!
Link in our bio - bring a loved one with you!
If you have any questions don’t hesitate to reach out!

Join us for the 4th Annual Thriving After Burns event. This year’s theme is Finding Courage Together.Mark your calendars...
03/01/2026

Join us for the 4th Annual Thriving After Burns event. This year’s theme is Finding Courage Together.

Mark your calendars: May 23, 2026.

More information, including registration details, will be coming soon. We encourage you to share this event with your loved ones, as it is open to burn survivors, loved ones, burn community supporters, medical professionals, and emergency services.

This event is for ages 16 and up.

More details to come. If you have any questions, please DM us.

As Black History Month comes to a close, we at Life at Burns want to take a moment to honour something that rarely gets ...
02/28/2026

As Black History Month comes to a close, we at Life at Burns want to take a moment to honour something that rarely gets enough space, the stories of Black burn survivors of bombing massacres. 🖤 
 
These are real people. Real pain. Real resilience. 
 
Some are still on their healing journey. Some may carry their wounds for life. And some channelled everything they survived into activism and advocacy that continues to this day. 
 
Healing isn’t always visible. But every story, every scar, every sleepless night, every act of courage, is worthy of recognition. 
 
We see you. We honour you. 🔥 
 

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