Death of A Loved One

Kara – “Meals”

Kara discusses food shopping for one and learning what she as an individual likes. Kara continues to grieve the death of her partner.

Kara – “As time passes it gets easier”

Kara explains how her grief changes through time. Kara continues to grieve the death of her partner.

Kate – Advice to my younger self

Kate explains things being authentic and honest to herself has been very valuable

When Death Feels like a Thief

In the heart of my grief, at my frailest, all I could see was what was no more. I grieved all that was stolen from me by death; love, security and even my very self. Had I known the value of having every pocket of who I was, picked bare by grief, I would not have fought so hard to hold onto it all.

Jean – Be good to yourself

Jean shares about support and not being hard on yourself

Cheryl and Mike – “Their Story”

Cheryl and Mike discuss losing more than one family member. They continue to grieve Cheryl’s father and the death their daughter in a car accident.

Bryan – Mom

Bryan gives his mother credit for how well she raised her two sons after her husband was murdered

Lisa -How grief changes

Lisa talks about being lost after her Dad passed away and two years later how she has come to a place of groundedness

Zoreena – Support systems

Zoreena explains the importance of support systems

Matt – Crying

Matt talks about men and crying. Matt continues to grieve the death of his birth mother.

Krista – “It’s not your fault”

Krista discusses how people blame themselves. Krista continues to grieve the death of her son from opioid overdose.

Zoreena – Passing on kindness

Zoreena talks about wakes, funerals, COVID and the importance of kindness