Death of a Parent

Bryan – Mom

Bryan gives his mother credit for how well she raised her two sons after her husband was murdered

Shawn – “Dad”

Shawn describes finding out his father died by suicide and the shock and grief that followed. Shawn continues to grieve the death of his father by suicide

Sam – Prostate Cancer

Sam talks about prostate cancer and losing his father and uncle to it

Katie – Reminders in nature

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

Jeff – “Talking About Grief”

Jeff outlines the story of losing his mother to cancer and the difficulty he experienced when he struggled to acknowledge his grief after her death.

Antoinetta – Things that help when struggling

Antoinetta talks about the first time she learned that it was ok that she was grieving and how to unpack all her feelings

Hope – Not wanting to burden my Mom and siblings

Hope shares how much her Mom had to do after her father died and how they worked out their relationship

Bryan – Anticipation

Bryan discusses the experience of having his father go through a coma and ultimately dying from gun violence

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