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How the Scars of the Past Forged the Father I Am Today
n this raw and powerful blog post, a father confronts his son's childhood cancer diagnosis—a battle that echoes his own past trauma. Grappling with profound grief after a stillbirth, "The Silent Hum of What If" is an unflinching guide to fierce advocacy, resilience, and the work of staying present when the ground shifts beneath your feet.
Augustus Greenslade
Sep 302 min read


Between Two Rooms: Fatherhood, Grief, and the Silent Hum
I live between two rooms. One is fluorescent and busy. Nurses murmur. Pumps count time with a red pulse. My son sleeps, a line taped to...
Augustus Greenslade
Sep 203 min read


Navigating the Silent Struggles of Siblings of Childhood Cancer Patients
How to Support a Glass Sibling whos sibling is undergoing medical treatment
Augustus Greenslade
Sep 193 min read


Why My Son with Childhood Cancer Became Rah Rah: Honouring a Child’s Survival Language
When our son Finley was diagnosed with Wilms tumour, he chose a new name — Rah Rah. In the middle of childhood cancer treatment, this became his way of coping and holding on to his spirit. This is the story of how children create survival strategies, and how as parents we can honour their resilience.
Augustus Greenslade
Sep 182 min read
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