Jennifer Johannesen
MSc Bioethics – author of No Ordinary Boy

          

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Death is hardest for those left behind

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Jennifer

The 2nd anniversary of Owen’s death was last Wednesday, Oct 24. Angus and I took the day off, and decided to go to the Toronto Zoo. Both boys loved going – we used to live about 10 minutes away and… Continue Reading →

Day to Day death, grief
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Sick Kids

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Jennifer

I was a panelist at a symposium yesterday at The Hospital for Sick Children, in Toronto. I was very much looking forward to participating as it merged two significant areas of my life: social media and patient advocacy. Continue Reading →

Goings On, True Stories grief
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Ongoing lessons in impermanence

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Jennifer

The process of writing the book has taken an emotional toll. And you might think this reaction is odd, but: I’m surprised. Continue Reading →

Day to Day grief, philosophy
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It’s enough to break your heart wide open

Posted on June 9, 2011 by Jennifer

Protector of free speech, outraged critic of injustice and defender of Bubbies everywhere. Angus is his champion, his pal, his biggest fan. More than this. He is his brother. Continue Reading →

Essays and Lectures Angus, death, grief, Owen
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6 months. Already. Only.

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Jennifer

Owen died on October 24. A Sunday morning. 6 months exactly to Easter Sunday. Continue Reading →

Day to Day death, grief
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A little help from his friends

Posted on December 28, 2010 by Jennifer

The day after Owen’s death, before Angus returned to school, Ms. M gathered the children and told them that their beloved classmate Angus had experienced a tremendous loss. Continue Reading →

Day to Day Angus, grief
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An update

Posted on December 23, 2010 by Jennifer

Thank you to everyone who has reached out to us in the last few weeks. I can find it hard to connect with others (especially in this forum) during such a deeply personal, inward time but I have certainly felt the love and compassion of those who have offered their kind wishes and support. Continue Reading →

Day to Day death, grief, Owen
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How things are

Posted on November 14, 2010 by Jennifer

Some photos… Continue Reading →

Day to Day Angus, death, grief
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Owen’s funeral

Posted on October 31, 2010 by Jennifer

No commentary yet. Below is the piece I wrote for Owen’s funeral, which was read aloud by our dear friend, Jen Weiser. Continue Reading →

Day to Day death, grief, Owen
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farewell, sweet owen

Posted on October 27, 2010 by Jennifer

My dear faithful readers, Owen passed away Sunday morning. Sometime around dawn, in his own bed at his dad’s, in his sleep. I am so heartbroken no words can express. Continue Reading →

Day to Day death, grief, Owen

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