Grief and Trauma

Christian – “Jeff’s Story”

Christian tells Jeff”s story… the good and his struggles.

Tenille Campbell- “We Matter Campaign”

Tenille discusses her loss and how writing helps with her hurt.

When Death Comes Suddenly

When someone dies suddenly we often struggle with grief that is raw, unpredictable and powerful.

Rev. Sky – “What is trauma?”

Rev. Sky discusses how trauma affects us on many levels.

Left Out: Enfranchising Children’s Grief and Loss

By: Jessica Milette, MSW, RSW All human beings have the capacity to grieve: people with intellectual disabilities, those living with a traumatic brain injury, and children of all ages. However, many people can experience disenfranchised grief when someone dies. Disenfranchised grief is generally grief that is not usually openly acknowledged, socially accepted or publicly mourned.…

Sarah K – Story

Sarah tells the story of her husbands death to a heroin overdose.

Shannon – Losing is a life skill

Shannon shares about losing her husband to suicide, her parents and her father-in-law. She felt broken and to be able to take care of her kids and her self seemed overwhelming. It took someone telling her that you can heal from trauma to give her hope for healing.

Russell – “Supporting each other”

Russell discusses how he is adjusting to the new normal. Russell continues to grieve the perinatal death of his son.

Russell – “My Story”

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

John Martin – Recognize What Your Loss Means For You Now And In The Future

John discusses what comes next after initial shock

Christian – “Remembering together in a meaningful way”

Christian discusses the power of memories.

Bryan – Vulnerability

Bryan talks about things are not always OK and that’s OK and things are going to get better