Death of A Loved One

Hope – Going back to school

Hope talks about the shift she felt when she went back to school after her father’s death.

Kate – Triggers

Kate discusses how she deals with her emotions when something triggers her grief

Kate – My art and my brother

Kate talks about being an artist and expression through art can remind her of her brothers encouragement

Shannon – Enough

Shannon talks about us all doing the very best we can from the perspectives of a licensed clinical counselor and losing her husband to suicide.

Donna B – “Brotherhood of Military”

Donna talks about support from the extended family of the military. Donna continues to grieve the death her son during service in Afghanistan.

Caileigh – Recommendations as a therapist and a griever

Caileigh discussed two recommendations for parents on how to support their child’s grief. as a therapist and a griever. The first is to recognize that being with is far more important than fixing. There’s two pieces to connection. The first being that one of the most important healing aspects to grief is feeling connected to others.

Donna B – “Tools for a year of firsts”

Donna discusses how to look after yourself. Donna continues to grieve the death her son during service in Afghanistan.

Caitlin – “It’s hard work”

Caitlin talks about dealing with grief. Caitlin continues to grieve the death of her sister in a car accident

Russell – “Questions people ask”

Russell discusses how he answers the hardest questions people ask. Russell continues to grieve the perinatal death of his son.

Sunny- Supporting My Grieving Mom

John – What I have learned

John explains how he has changed since his wife died and now looking back what he would say to his self right after his loss

Lisa – Music helped after losing her Dad

Lisa shares how music has helped in her grieveing process.