Death of A Loved One

Krista – “Range of emotions”

Krista talks about the journey towards acceptance.

Doug M – “Photographs”

Doug explains why photographs are so important in helping you deal with grief. Doug continues to grieve the death of his first wife.

Amber – Talking about death

Amber explains why it’s so important to talk about grief and her kids

Betsy – Mother’s day

Betsy shares her challenges around mother’s day when her adopted son died

Nicole – Power of Speaking About Lost Ones

Nicole discusses the importance of sharing memories of those lost to drug poisoning and speaking their names.

Bryan – Trauma

Bryan discusses trauma anxiety, support and the loss of his father to gun violence

Holly – Befriending our mortality workshops

Holly explains how creating can be helpful with grief and how we don’t talk about death

Grief & Ice Cream

When my wife of 18 years died in 2016, I became a single father missing the love of my life, and also had to learn how to raise two girls (13-17 at the time) on my own. I remember a conversation I had with my mother-in-law and oldest daughter that began as reminiscing over a person who became a lost love to all of us. We all talked about different aspects of my wife but shortly, it transformed into a “who meant more to her” fest.

Sam – Depression

Sam who lost his father, uncle and cousin talks about depression and being self aware

Kim – Some cry some don’t

Kim discusses how tough COVID made the hospital experience and the support she received

Karyn and Cathy – “Suicide”

Karyn and Cathy discuss how the stigma of suicide impacted the lack of acknowledgement of their grief and loss. Karyn and Cathy continues to grieve the death of their father by suicide.

Russell – “Is this your only child?”

Russell talks about the loss of his second son and only having one child. Russell continues to grieve the perinatal death of his son.