Death of a Parent

Karyn and Aidan – Support.

Karyn and Aidan discuss how much the support they received helped

Lyss – Music

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

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 – Men in grief

Sam who lost his father, uncle and cousin talks about men and grief

Amber – Talking to your kids about death

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

Kim – Support at the hospital

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

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.

Lisa -How grief changes

Lisa talks about being lost after her Dad passed away and two years later how she has come to a place of groundedness

Bryan – Trauma

Bryan discusses trauma anxiety, support and the loss of his father to gun violence

Karyn and Aidan – Grief changes

Karyn and Aidan talk about how grief changes, coping, strength, crying, talking, comfort and support

Zoreena – Burnout and counseling

Zoreena talks about her father’s decline in a nursing home during COVID

Bryan – Helping Others

Bryan explains how his experience with grief has helped him help others and why it’s so important for him.