Hope Hill

02/19/2026

You are exactly where you need to be.

02/19/2026

02/19/2026

💜 International Women’s Day Celebration 💜

Strait Area Women’s Place and Richmond County Outreach-Leeside Society are working together to celebrate the incredible women in our community, and we need your help.

We are inviting nominations for women from Inverness and Richmond County who make a difference in the lives of others.

✨ Nominees will be put into a random draw, and the winners will be honoured with a beautiful 3-course meal.
📍 The celebration will take place in St. Peter’s.

📩 Submit nominations to: womensplace@leesidesociety.ca
or via Facebook Messenger.
📅 Deadline: February 27
Let’s celebrate the women who help our community thrive. 💐

02/19/2026

If you have extras of the items listed below, or have the means to purchase and donate, we would sincerely appreciate your contribution to men's wellness.
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02/15/2026

Always ❤️

02/14/2026

💛 Guysborough & Area Endometriosis Support Group 💛

Join us Saturday, February 21st, 2026, from 1 to 3 p.m.
📍 Downstairs at the Cast Away Cafe , 82 Main St, Guysborough

There’s no special theme for this gathering. This one is just about spending time together. We’ll hang out, chat, and connect in a relaxed, supportive space. I’ll bring along a few coloring pages, and there are also games around the cafe. If enough folks are interested, we might even play a game together.

This group is open to anyone affected by endometriosis or chronic pelvic pain, whether you’re newly diagnosed or have been navigating this for years.

👉For more information, please email healingwithendo902@gmail.com.

This support group is offered in partnership with the Antigonish Women's Resource Centre & Sexual Assault Services Association. 🎗️❤️

02/14/2026

Be love always ❤️

You, the future CEO ❤️

12/09/2025

❤️

When a child makes a mistake, they’re not just looking for consequences—they’re looking for connection.

They’re wondering:
“Am I still loved?”
“Am I safe?”
“Will you still accept me?”

If we respond with harshness or shame, they learn to hide.
If we respond with calm, compassion, and guidance, they learn to come closer.

We don’t need to excuse the behaviour—but we do need to protect the relationship.
Because over time, that trust becomes the foundation for honesty, accountability, and emotional safety.

Let’s be the ones they run to, not the ones they fear.

More information in my book
Guidance from The Therapist Parent
Available on my website www.thetherapistparent.com and Amazon

12/09/2025

I want to take a moment this morning and shout out to all the wonderful administrators/moderators on this page. First off, Sean for having me here as a fellow admin, for seeing something in me that I still don’t quite see in myself. You’ve become such an important part of my life even from across the pond. Next, David for all your guidance, love, support (and pokes) — you’ve been so helpful and always someone that makes me laugh. To the other admins in our group, you are all wonderful and I think we work well together as a team to support the mission here. But my real reason for this post is a direct shout out to my fellow admin, Robert. Thank you for letting me unload on you when I was off in the weeds last night. You didn’t ask for that role but you were there when I needed someone other than those in my immediate vicinity. I appreciate it more than you’ll ever know.

You are all so wonderful and I know we are spread across continents but someday we all need to get together and have some good food and drinks. David, Robert and I can cook, and I’ll bake us up some treats!

Much love to all on BOTH sides of the screen. Be kind to yourself folks.
~Deb 🩷

11/22/2025

People ask “what happened?” when you break a bone because it feels safe.
It’s a story with a clear beginning, middle, and end. Something went wrong, it hurt, you got treatment, and you’re recovering. There’s no emotional risk for the person asking.

But when it comes to losing a loved one—especially to something as devastating and complicated as su***de—people suddenly go quiet. Not because they don’t care.

Most of the time, it’s because they’re afraid.
Afraid of hurting you.
Afraid of saying the wrong thing.
Afraid of their own discomfort with grief, pain, and the truth that life can change in one breath.

I know throughout my life, particularly in my younger years, I made many mistakes in what I did or didn’t say to friends or family who were trying to process the loss of a loved one, especially when people I knew lost someone to su***de.

Lord knows I’ve had my share of losses in my life…my husband was the 15th person in my life to die by su***de (for starters)…so I have become fully aware of what to say, and what not to say (most of the time) to those who are grieving. And even after all this time, I can still trip over my tongue while trying to say or do the right thing. Of course, it depends on the person, how well you know them and the loss they’ve experienced. No one is an expert in this area, but we all do the best we can.

What they don’t realize is that their silence can feel just as painful as the loss itself.
Because sometimes, all a grieving person wants is for someone to gently ask,
“Do you want to tell me what happened?”
Not to pry, but to sit beside us in the story we never wanted to carry alone.

Grief doesn’t get lighter when ignored.
But it does get softer when someone is willing to listen.

Talking about it really is some of the best therapy you can do for yourself, as difficult as it may seem. Keeping your feelings bottled inside can make you feel more isolated and alone. Talking about it can help, even in a small way, to make sense of things and to figure out where to go from here. If people don’t ask, try to muster up the courage to ask someone you trust if they would be willing to sit with you while you relate your story. I hope you try. ❤️
-Joey-

11/13/2025

International Rural Women’s Day takes place on the 15th of October. This day recognizes the role of rural women, including indigenous women, in enhancing agricultural and rural development, improving food ... Read more

11/13/2025

🌏 Today is World Kindness Day.

Kindness is more than just a simple gesture—a small act of compassion can brighten someone’s day, and sometimes, change a life.

Take a moment today to reach out, check in, or offer support. Together, we can build a culture where everyone feels seen, heard, and supported. 💜