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Grief: A Journey of Healing and Hope
Understanding Grief Healing Insights Grief is more than sadness. It is a complex process that touches every part of our being. When someone we love is ill or passes away, the world shifts beneath our feet. The silence left behind can feel overwhelming. Healing begins when we allow ourselves to feel, to remember, and to slowly rebuild. Here are some practical ways to support healing: Acknowledge your feelings : There is no right or wrong way to grieve. Feelings may come in wav
Augustus Greenslade
Dec 22, 20254 min read
Inside the Silent Hum Initiative: A Journey Through Quiet Strength
When life shifts beneath your feet, when illness, grief, or neurodiversity touch your family, the world can feel like a vast, echoing chamber. I have walked that path, felt the tremors of uncertainty and the weight of silence. It is in these moments that the Silent Hum Initiative offers a gentle, steady presence—a quiet strength that hums beneath the noise of hardship. Understanding the Silent Hum Initiative The Silent Hum Initiative is more than a project; it is a lifeline
Augustus Greenslade
Dec 22, 20253 min read
Understanding the Power of Personal Story Reflections
One of the most isolating feelings during times of grief is the sense that no one truly understands. But when we share our personal story reflections, we create a space for connection.
Augustus Greenslade
Dec 10, 20254 min read
School photos, hospital stories
For many families living with childhood illness, school photos of siblings feel like more than just a yearly ritual. They become proof that childhood is still happening in the middle of everything else.
Augustus Greenslade
Dec 7, 20253 min read
Comprehensive Local Grief Support in New Zealand
Grief is a quiet companion that arrives uninvited. It settles in the corners of our lives, sometimes loud and raw, other times soft and lingering. When illness, loss, or the challenges of neurodiversity touch a family, the path forward can feel overwhelming. I have walked this path and learned that no one should walk it alone. In Aotearoa, there is a growing network of support designed to hold families gently through these times. This post explores the landscape of local grie
Augustus Greenslade
Dec 3, 20253 min read
Embracing Identity and Self-Discovery for Whānau Facing Childhood Illness and Los
Embracing identity and self-discovery is not a luxury topic at Silent Hum; it is core survival work for parents, siblings, and wider whānau living with childhood illness and loss in Aotearoa.
Augustus Greenslade
Dec 1, 20254 min read
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