Death of A Loved One

Krista – “Educate yourself”

Krista explains what she thinks is the most important thing to do.Krista continues to grieve the death of her son from opioid overdose.

Learning from Grief

Grief is weird. Odd start, I know, but that was the sentence I used a lot whenever someone asked me how I was. It was never a constant feeling; it changed day to day. And still does. It’s the full gambit of emotions from sadness to anger to guilt and, though dark, even humour found its way in.

Jean – Traditions and grief

Jean discusses belief systems and traditions

Antoinetta – Grieving in community with others

Antoinetta discusses how grief camp made her feel so much more happy and how she found support and that she did not feel so alone

Cheryl and Mike – “Trying to figure it out”

Cheryl and Mike discuss the things they did to help them understand the death of their daughter in a car accident.

Russell – “My Story”

Russell discusses learning how to deal with the loss of his son.

John – Dating again

John talks about being asked by his daughters if he would ever date again

Adrianna – Guilt and death by suicide

Adrianna gives insights she has found about guilt

Lisa – Music helped after losing her Dad

Lisa shares how music has helped in her grieveing process.

Doug M – “It’s Ok to have a new life”

Doug tells how he has had mixed emotions but that ultimately it’s OK to have a new life. Doug continues to grieve the death of his first wife.

Jane – Preparing for another loss

Jane talks about her experience with another grandparent dying after losing two grandparents over the last few years.

Adam – Story 1

Adam shares about losing his Mom and the many wonderful things he remembers