Death of a Parent

Sam – Depression

Sam who lost his father, uncle and cousin talks about depression and being self aware

Hope – Benefits of play in helping kids work through grief

Hope discusses how recreation and play can help kids understand deal with their loss.

Karyn and Aidan – Challenges with COVID restrictions

Karyn and Aidan discuss the COVID restrictions on visitations and how they managed

Lyss – Music

Lyss remembers playing music for her mother as she was dying and how music has helped with feelings

Jessica M – The value of talking about grief

Jessica talks about living in North America and the fear many people have about talking about grief but that it is very important to talk. It makes us feel less alone and helps us move through our grief. It’s also how you can keep your lost one alive.

Zoreena – Ask for help

Zoreena explains how important it is to ask for help

Matt – Crying

Matt talks about men and crying. Matt continues to grieve the death of his birth mother.

Amber – Keeping Dad’s memory alive

Amber tells how she set up a Dad adventure day to keep the memory of her father alive for her kids and husband

Bryan – My Story

Bryan talks about his father being a lawyer and being shot and killed by an apposing lawyer. He talks about his mother and brother and how they have coped

Antoinetta – Myth that tragedy brings family together

Antoinetta discusses the challenges that her family faced after the death of her father

Hope – Going back to school

Hope talks about the shift she felt when she went back to school after her father’s death.

Cheryl and Mike – “Why get counseling”

Cheryl and Mike talk about the benefits of counselling. They continue to grieve the death their daughter in a car accident.