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Listening & Being Present: Practices for Daily Use (Part 3 of 6) - Grief Literacy Series
Adults grieve differently within the same household. One may talk often; another may withdraw. Listening to each other’s patterns prevents misunderstanding. A simple check-in — “Would you like to talk or have quiet time tonight?” — maintains closeness even when coping styles diverge.'
Augustus Greenslade
Nov 12, 20252 min read


What Is Grief Literacy? (Part 1 of 6)
What does it mean to be 'literate' in grief? For families in NZ and beyond, grief literacy is the key to navigating loss with compassion. In part one of our series, we explore how understanding the language of grief can help us heal together and build resilient families.
Augustus Greenslade
Oct 16, 20255 min read


Navigating Childhood Cancer: A Parent's Journey
The sterile language of hospitals can feel isolating. This guide helps New Zealand parents decode medical jargon, ask the right questions, and find their voice, ensuring they are an active part of their child's care team.
Augustus Greenslade
Oct 8, 20254 min read


Navigating the Journey Through Childhood Cancer
When the word cancer enters your family’s life, it feels like the ground beneath you shifts. The journey through childhood cancer is not a straight path. It twists and turns, sometimes smooth, often rocky.
Augustus Greenslade
Oct 7, 20254 min read


The Triage of Grief: On Loving the Child You Lost While Fighting for the One You Have
How do you grieve a child you've lost while fighting for a child in crisis? A father's raw reflection on the impossible triage of grief - learning to hold loss and hope simultaneously while supporting whānau through unimaginable challenges.
Augustus Greenslade
Oct 6, 20254 min read


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 30, 20252 min read


Why Grief Literacy Matters for Families
Grief literacy is not theory. It’s how families, children, and communities learn to carry loss together with clarity, honesty, and presence.
Augustus Greenslade
Sep 25, 20253 min read
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