Death of A Loved One

Adam – Things that are OK to do

Adam talks about things he does to cope with grief like singing and crying

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.

Joyce – Using my grief experience to help people

Joyce talks about the positive experiences she has in helping other people 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

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.

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

Mary S – Coping with multiple loss

Mary explains the challenges of dealing with the death of her partner and then her parents

The Reflection Room® project: How storytelling supports processing grief

The Reflection Room project is an evidence-based participatory art installation that was developed by researchers at the SE Research Centre and Memorial University in 2016. The project included a research component that evaluated the impact of Reflection Rooms as the project adapted over time to address changing needs.

Margaux – “It never really hit me at one moment”

Margaux describes the experience of gradually processing her grief through individual and group therapy. Margaux continues to grieve the death of her mother from breast cancer.

Adam – Crying and singing

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Adam talks about how crying and singing helps him cope even at the cemetary

Kate – Advice to my younger self

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

Weathering the Intense Emotions of Grief

Grief often comes with powerful, unpredictable emotional shifts that can be painful to experience. While it’s important to find ways to sit with these feelings, to acknowledge the pain of grief and accept loss, it’s also necessary to find ways to ease and manage the pain. There are several simple activities that you can explore to help.