Death of A Loved One

Donna B – “Offering Support”

Donna explains how talking/listening is a help. Donna continues to grieve the death her son during service in Afghanistan.

Kate – My art and my brother

Kate talks about being an artist and expression through art can remind her of her brothers encouragement

Jean – Grief resources and self care

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

Lyss – Responsibilities

Lyss talks about her mother’s death, being the eldest and how it has effected the way she feels about responsibilities

Amber – Talking to your kids about death

Amber talks about how important it is to talk about grief, especially with kids

Betsy – Mother’s day

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

Reflections on Mother’s Day

Mother’s day is a holiday where we show appreciation and care for the maternal roles in our lives. However, this holiday can feel very overwhelming for those of us who are grieving the death of a mother figure, a mother grieving their child, or those of us grieving the loss of not being able to become mothers ourselves.

Kara – “You change”

Kara discusses evolving, growth and change. Kara continues to grieve the death of her partner.

John – What I have learned

John explains how he has changed since his wife died and now looking back what he would say to his self right after his loss

Saved by a Unicorn: How I Found the Positive in Grief, One Stitch at a Time

Looking back, I had no idea how to even continue to live. A simple attempt at something therapeutic sent the negative bereavement energy into a positive direction. It made me realize my strengths, at a time when I felt I had none at all. It provided a space where I am now better able to manage grief when it hits.

Matt – Grief changes

Matt explains how he deals with his grief. Matt continues to grieve the death of his birth mother.

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.