Death of a Parent

Zoreena – Support systems

Zoreena explains the importance of support systems

Keith – “Grief at any age”

Keith discusses grief and age.

Clare – “Talking About Grief”

Clare talks about her experiences with grief. Clare continues to grieve the death of her father.

Bryan – Trauma

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

Kim – It’s different during a pandemic

Kim talks about how the pandemic influenced how they were able to deal with her Mum’s death

Amber – Talking about death

Amber explains why it’s so important to talk about grief and her kids

Lisa – Music and a safe space

Lisa explains how music has been a safe space for her to feel all of the emotions that have come up since she lost her Dad

Kim – Support at the hospital

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

Kim – Self care

Kim talks about looking after yourself and how much it helps. In particular be kind to yourself

Jessica M – My Story

Jessica talks about losing her grandfather at 14 when her mother was terminal, her mother and aunt died when she was 15. She felt alone until she found a peer support group

Matt – Wisdom to pass on

Matt offers advice to his younger self about grief. Matt continues to grieve the death of his birth mother.

Rebecca – Humour and grief

Rebecca talks about how she and her father used humour as a strategy during his illness and after he died