Grief and Loss Part 4 - Living with Grief After 40 Days

10/26/23 • 24 min

In this final part of the 4 part series on grief and loss, Natalie Moujalli and Debbie Draybi sits with Paul Tannous, a loving father, loyal husband and faithful parishoner at St. Joseph's, to conclude his story on loosing his wife, Margo to cancer. This episode we discuss the many stages of grief, the value of seeking professional help and the importance of faith.
Do visit Margo's charity www.margosjourney.com which has raised over $350,000 to assist National Breast Cancer Foundation, Concord Hospital Cancer Centre and The McGrath Foundation as well as providing assistance to individuals wherever possible.
#grief #loss #sook #cancer #RUOK #okaynottobeokay #stigma #homily #bigboysdontcry #maronite #stjosephscroydon #bearhunt #goodfit #mentalhealthday @stjosephscroydon #griefandloss, #mentalhealth, #seekinghelp, #counseling, #stagesofgrief, #healing, #vulnerability, #connection, #faith, #copingmechanisms, #continuingtheconversation, #laughteringrief, #dailypractices, #findingsanctuary

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Grief and Loss Part 3 - It Gets Lighter

We sit with Father Danny Nouh (Parish Priest at St. Joseph Church in Croydon), and Paul Tannous, a faithful parishoner over at St. Joseph, to conclude his story on loosing his wife, Margo to cancer. In this very vulnerable and disarming episode Paul opens up on how they journeyed through various battles with cancer.
Do visit Margo's charity www.margosjourney.com which has raised over $350,000 to assist National Breast Cancer Foundation, Concord Hospital Cancer Centre and The McGrath Foundation as well as providing assistance to individuals wherever possible.
#grief #loss #sook #covid #cancer #RUOK #okaynottobeokay #stigma #homily #bigboysdontcry #maronite #stjosephscroydon @stjosephscroydon

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Men's Shed - Father Wounds and Father Figures

Trigger Warning - We talk about suicide, and statistics surrounding it. We talk about addiction and how we get entrenched in it. If you need help, please contact Beyond Blue.
A special for the month of Movember, this episode focus on men and the work Christ the Redeemer and St Joseph's do with their men's sheds. In this very open and honest conversation, Monsignor, Eddie and Debbie touch on

Suffering in silence
Drugs alcohol gambling
Bitterness and anger
Pressures of work and boundaries
Father wounds and how it carries down through generations.

Men's Sheds are held:

7.30pm, 1st Friday of the month at Hills Sanctuary House located at 669 Old Northern Road, Dural NSW 2158
7.30pm (after 6pm Mass) last Wednesday of the month, hall of St Joseph's Church, 7 Acton St, Croydon NSW 2132

Summary:
Monsignor Shora and Eddie Reaiche discuss the importance of men's groups in addressing the struggles faced by men in the community. Monsignor Shora shares his inspiration for starting the men's group, which stemmed from witnessing the suffering and isolation of men in his community. He emphasizes the need to break the cycle of silence and father wounds that often lead to destructive behaviors and mental health issues. Eddie adds that men's groups provide a safe space for men to share their experiences and support one another. They discuss the power of vulnerability and the importance of redefining social norms and expectations for men. The men's groups also address topics such as addiction, forgiveness, and work-life balance. Both Monsignor Shora and Eddie highlight the positive impact these groups have on men's lives and the importance of seeking help and support.

Key Takeaways:
- Men's groups provide a safe space for men to share their experiences and support one another.
- Breaking the cycle of silence and father wounds is crucial in preventing destructive behaviors and mental health issues.
- Vulnerability is a sign of strength and courage for men.
- Men's groups address topics such as addiction, forgiveness, and work-life balance.
- Seeking help and support is essential for men's well-being.

Quotes:
- "Men's groups provide a safe space for men to share their experiences and support one another." - Monsignor Shora
- "Breaking the cycle of silence and father wounds is crucial in preventing destructive behaviors and mental health issues." - Monsignor Shora
- "Vulnerability is a sign of strength and courage for men." - Eddie Reaiche
- "Seeking help and support is essential for men's well-being." - Eddie Reaiche
#ironsharpensiron #mateship #community #mensshed #supportgroup #network #teenagesonsandfathers #tabootopics #emotions #honestsharing #Movember

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Finding Sanctuary - Grief and Loss Part 4 - Living with Grief After 40 Days

Transcript

[TRANSCRIPT]

0:00:00 - (Debbie): Warning. This episode contains confronting topics and issues. If you need help, please contact Beyond Blue. For more information and resources, please visit our website, hshl.org au. Welcome to Finding Sanctuary, our shared conversations into how we think and feel and how we find peace and comfort in daily life. We get together with experts to chat about all things mental health, getting insights and understanding on the struggles of life