Death of a Partner

John – Being helpful to someone in grief

John shares his thoughts on how to help someone in grief

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

Mary S – Grief is not the enemy

Mary talks about embracing grief is love

Grief & Ice Cream

When my wife of 18 years died in 2016, I became a single father missing the love of my life, and also had to learn how to raise two girls (13-17 at the time) on my own. I remember a conversation I had with my mother-in-law and oldest daughter that began as reminiscing over a person who became a lost love to all of us. We all talked about different aspects of my wife but shortly, it transformed into a “who meant more to her” fest.

Kara – “Hearing it in my mind”

Kara discusses how she hears the strength of her relationship in her mind. Kara continues to grieve the death of her partner.

Doug M – “Photographs”

Doug explains why photographs are so important in helping you deal with grief. Doug continues to grieve the death of his first wife.

Jean – My Story

Jean talks about isolation and grieving during a pandemic

Doug M – “Writing a Letter”

Doug explains how writing was very profound and helpful in processing his grief. Doug continues to grieve the death of his first wife.

John – What to do now

John talks about the time after the initial period of grief

Weaving the Tapestry of Love

Learning to become a better person is a wonderful consequence of being in a loving relationship with someone; you’re present in ways that help them grow into their best self. It’s an organic process you flow with on a journey we map out with intention, though in reality, it remains unknowable. That is why a…

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

John – Support over time

John discusses how support changes over time