Grief and Trauma

Christian – “Grief in the opioid crisis”

Christian talks about looking for answers in great sadness.

Christian – “Jeff’s Story”

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

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.

Rev. Sky – “The grief tunnel”

Rev. Sky talks about going forward and growing in the grief process.

When Death Comes Suddenly

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

When Death Feels like a Thief

In the heart of my grief, at my frailest, all I could see was what was no more. I grieved all that was stolen from me by death; love, security and even my very self. Had I known the value of having every pocket of who I was, picked bare by grief, I would not have fought so hard to hold onto it all.

Shannon – Power of Presence

Shannon discusses how just showing up, being present is a powerful way of supporting to someone who has lost. Listen more – talk less.

Rev. Sky – “Feeling stuck”

Rev. Sky describes being stuck and shifting.

Nicole – Pandemic’s Effect on Grieving as a Community

Nicole discusses the ways the pandemic has affected the way people grieve as a community.

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

John discusses what comes next after initial shock

Jaylene Delorme-Buggins – “We Matter Campaign”

Jaylene talks about addiction, abuse, loss and how she turned her life around.

Christian – “Growth out of pain”

Christian tells about how grief changes and we grow.