Death of a Partner

Kara – “Same Sex Couple”

Kara talks about never having discussed being a same sex couple with most of her family. Kara continues to grieve the death of her partner.

Hope – Different lenses

Hope shares about the differences in experiences between losing her father and her Mom losing a spouse

Karyn and Aidan – Hospital and the COVID restrictions

Karyn and Aidan talk about the challenges of the restrictions and the impact of COVID patients on John’s care

Jean – My own grief and being a professional counsellor

Jean shares about being a counselor and going through her own grief

Kara – “Dogs”

Kara discusses how pets help. Kara continues to grieve the death of her partner.

Doug M – “Recovery from Grief”

Doug discusses how you learn that there are opportunities in the rest of your life. Doug continues to grieve the death of his first wife.

Jean – My Story

Jean talks about isolation and grieving during a pandemic

Jean – It’s all about love

Jean talks about losing her husband to a heart attack on valentines day

Doug M – “Planning for Death”

Doug talks about how planning for a funeral and life after his wife’s death was helpful. Doug continues to grieve the death of his first wife.

John – Lasagna

John talks about the “widower’s meal”… Lasagna, and learning how to cook for his daughters after his wife died

Jean – Traditions and grief

Jean discusses belief systems and traditions

Andrea – Loneliness and support

Andrea talks about how tough it is to be alone and how her friends and family have come through for her