Death of a Parent

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.

Hope – Not wanting to burden my Mom and school

Hope talks about her fathers death, burdens and the importance of sharing emotions

Katie – Getting stronger

Katie talks losing her mother when she was young and how the experience helped her when she lost her Dad

Mary S – My story (long)

Mary tells the story of her life with her husband, his death and then the loss of both of her parents

Kim – Support at the hospital

Kim discusses how tough COVID made the hospital experience and the support she received

Jessica M – Legacy

Jessica explains legacy and gives examples including her own.

Karyn and Aidan – Our story 2

Karyn and Aidan – Aidan tells the story leading up to John’s death during the pandemic

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

Antoinetta – Grieving in community with others

Antoinetta discusses how grief camp made her feel so much more happy and how she found support and that she did not feel so alone

Lyss – My Story

Lyss talks about being 16 and her Mom dying from cancer. The second part of her story is about miscarriages

Lyss – Music

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

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