Residents in Nova Scotia are still trying to come to terms with this weekend’s tragic events.
At least 19 people are dead, after the worst mass killing in Canadian history.
Serena Lewis is a Bereavement, Grief and Wellness Coordinator with the Nova Scotia Health Authority.
She says due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we need to maintain the rules of physical isolation, but it is important we still socially connect with one another.
“Although this has been a very difficult time, and we want to sustain our safety protocols, just encouraging us all to reach out to one another and just remember, we continue to process this together. Sometimes this can be as simple as a text or a phone call to our neighbours, to ensure they are doing okay at this time. Yes, there will be sadness and shock, but it is important that we are feeling connected to one another as we are processing these events,” Lewis said in a post on Facebook.
Lewis says she is also a resident of West Colchester area of Nova Scotia. She is extending her deepest condolences to the families who are dealing with a very difficult time for grieving.
“Recognizing the importance of reaching out to one another and sustaining that over the next couple of days, weeks and months, will be very important for our communities,” Lewis says.
