Death of a Parent

Adam – Story 1

Adam shares about losing his Mom and the many wonderful things he remembers

Kim – Checking in is very important

Kim explains why it is so important to check in and keep in touch with people who have lost

Jessica M – Legacy

Jessica explains legacy and gives examples including her own.

Jackie – Expressive arts can help when grief is confusing

Jackie talks about how working with an artist therapist helped her after her sister and mother died

Craig – My Cumulative Grief

Craig shares his story of experiencing a series of significant losses over the course of two years. He talks about the shock, grief, and uncertainty he felt during this time, and how he coped with the accumulation of loss.Craig’s story is a reminder that grief is a normal and natural response to loss, but it can be overwhelming when it comes in waves. If you are experiencing grief, it is important to reach out for support from friends, family, or a therapist. There is no right or wrong way to grieve, and everyone experiences it differently. The important thing is to be patient with yourself and to allow yourself to feel your emotions.

Holly – Singing in the last days

Holly talks about her partner’s pancreatic cancer diagnosis, the pandemic, their decisions, faith and how singing

Keith – “My story”

Keith tells his story and why he became a counsellor.

Katie – Reminders in nature

Katie talks about crying privately and how nature can help. Cardinals remind her of her father

Amber – Talking to your kids about death

Amber talks about how important it is to talk about grief, especially with kids