NAVIGATING hope By Andrea Louise Thomas Photos Yanni
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ometimes the harshest realities can bring out the best in human nature. For grief counsellor Minnie Humphreys, her own journey through loss and grief deepened her compassion and empathy.
In her grief work, she draws from a wealth of experience and understanding to help people navigate the way to acceptance and peace of mind.
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In 1997, Minnie found a pea-sized lump in her breast, but her doctor was unconcerned. The following year, her doctor still didn’t think it was anything to worry about. The third time she raised the question, her regular GP was away and the locum doctor sent Minnie for scans and referred her to a breast surgeon. continued next page...