Grief and Trauma

Shawn – “Loss of a Sister”

Shawn talks about his guilt and the loss of his sister.

Rev. Sky – “Youth alert”

Rev. Sky talks about youth and when it’s time to reach out for support.

John Martin – The Trauma of Loss and Grief

John discusses trauma and grief

Krista – “It does get easier”

Krista talks about time and acceptance. Krista continues to grieve the death of her son from opioid overdose.

Rev. Sky – “Grief is a journey”

Rev. Sky talks about her personal loss and the positive changes that happen as we journey through grief.

Bryan – Helping Others

Bryan explains how his experience with grief has helped him help others and why it’s so important for him.

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.

Jaylene Delorme-Buggins – “We Matter Campaign”

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

Shannon – Growing through Grief

Shannon discusses post traumatic growth and how it can be an expectation

Krista – “Opioids and Mental Illness”

Krista talks about opioids and mental health. Krista continues to grieve the death of her son from opioid overdose.

Krista – “They are not trying to kill themselves”

Krista explains they are not trying to kill themselves. Krista continues to grieve the death of her son from opioid overdose.

Brenda and Dale – “David’s Room”

Brenda and Dale discuss their process of dealing with their son’s room. They continue to grieve the death of their son by suicide.