Death of A Loved One

Jean – Grief resources and self care

Jean talks about resources that help in processing grief and self care

Matt – Crying

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

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.

Donna B – “Strains on a Marriage”

Donna discusses how grieving can effect a marriage and a job. Donna continues to grieve the death her son during service in Afghanistan.

Donna B – “Seeking Help”

Donna talks about the importance of speaking to someone. Donna continues to grieve the death her son during service in Afghanistan.

Lyss – Holding Space

Lyss discusses holding space, feeling the feelings and the things her Mom missed by dying at 47.

Holly – Every grief is unique

Holly talks about how grief can make you feel like you have lost your soul but that there is something to learn

Shawn – “Loss of a Sister”

Shawn talks about his guilt and the loss of his sister.

Karyn and Aidan – Supporting each other

Karyn and Aidan talk about how they supported each other and how they coped with John being hospitalized

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.

Katie – Reminders in nature

Katie talks about crying privately and how nature can help. Cardinals remind her of her father