Death of a Child

Donna B – “Grief Dreams”

September 24, 2019

Donna discusses dreams and reality. Donna continues to grieve the death her son during service in Afghanistan.

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Krista – “My wish”

November 11, 2019

Krista discusses why she thinks helping others is important. Krista continues to grieve the death of her son from opioid overdose.

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Russell – “My Story”

December 16, 2018

Russell discusses learning how to deal with the loss of his son.

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Krista – “Educate yourself”

December 4, 2019

Krista explains what she thinks is the most important thing to do.Krista continues to grieve the death of her son from opioid overdose.

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Krista – “My way of helping others”

December 4, 2019

Krista talks about reducing the stigma. Krista continues to grieve the death of her son from opioid overdose.

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Grief & Ice Cream

January 25, 2023

When my wife of 18 years died in 2016, I became a single father missing the love of my life, and also had to learn how to raise two girls (13-17 at the time) on my own. I remember a conversation I had with my mother-in-law and oldest daughter that began as reminiscing over a person who became a lost love to all of us. We all talked about different aspects of my wife but shortly, it transformed into a “who meant more to her” fest.

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Krista – “It feels good to get the anger out”

December 4, 2019

Krista talks about it feeling good to get the anger out. Krista continues to grieve the death of her son from opioid overdose.

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Infant & Reproductive Loss Toolkit [Free Downloadable PDFs for Individuals and Professionals]

October 2, 2024

Navigating life, death, and loss can be overwhelming. Mental health professionals designed this toolkit for individuals, parents, caregivers, and families navigating perinatal and reproductive loss. Reactions to pregnancy and reproductive loss are as unique as fingerprints. Some can process the experience relatively quickly, while others experience unrelenting pain and grief. We hope that this toolkit…

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Russell – “Be good to yourself”

December 16, 2018

Russell explains that looking after himself gives him the strength to look after others. Russell continues to grieve the perinatal death of his son.

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Cheryl and Mike – “Their Story”

December 16, 2018

Cheryl and Mike discuss losing more than one family member. They continue to grieve Cheryl’s father and the death their daughter in a car accident.

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Krista – “Feel the feelings”

December 4, 2019

Krista discusses why she thinks it’s important to deal with feelings. Krista continues to grieve the death of her son from opioid overdose.

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Krista – “Exercise to get it out”

November 11, 2019

Krista tells how she releases stress through kickboxing. Krista continues to grieve the death of her son from opioid overdose.

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