Death of A Loved One

Krista – “It’s ok to be uncomfortable”

Krista discusses ways to move forward.

Hope – Going back to school

Hope talks about the shift she felt when she went back to school after her father’s death.

Sunny- Processing Different Losses During the Pandemic

Craig – My Cumulative Grief

Craig shares his story of experiencing a series of significant losses over the course of two years. He talks about the shock, grief, and uncertainty he felt during this time, and how he coped with the accumulation of loss.Craig’s story is a reminder that grief is a normal and natural response to loss, but it can be overwhelming when it comes in waves. If you are experiencing grief, it is important to reach out for support from friends, family, or a therapist. There is no right or wrong way to grieve, and everyone experiences it differently. The important thing is to be patient with yourself and to allow yourself to feel your emotions.

Shawn – “Dad”

Shawn describes finding out his father died by suicide and the shock and grief that followed. Shawn continues to grieve the death of his father by suicide

Kara “It Changes You”

Kara tells her story and explains how things have changed on her journey. Kara continues to grieve the death of her partner.

Lyss – Music

Lyss remembers playing music for her mother as she was dying and how music has helped with feelings

Adrianna – My Story

Adrianna talks about the journey she has been on since her brother’s suicide

Karyn and Aidan – Support from others

Karyn and Aidan discuss how family, friends, and people they didn’t know in the community supported them.Talking, meals, dog walking are among the things that made a huge difference.

Sunny- The Importance of Friends While Grieving

Kara – “Getting rid of stuff”

Kara talks about stuff, guilt and memories. Kara continues to grieve the death of her partner.

Holly – Befriending our mortality workshops

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