Death of a Partner

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.

John – Foggy Brain

John discusses how difficult it is to concentrate after loss

Karyn and Aidan – Grief changes

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

John – What to do now

John talks about the time after the initial period of grief

Kara – “LIfe Partner”

Kara talks about her partner dying.

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.

Hope – Different lenses

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

Jean – Traditions and grief

Jean discusses belief systems and traditions

Andrea – Couples versus being single

Andrea talks about becoming single when her husband died

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

Kara “It Changes You”

Kara tells her story and explains how things have changed on her journey. Kara continues to grieve the death of her partner.

Karyn and Aidan – Humour

Karyn and Aidan talk about how they use humour as a connection and a coping tool