Grief and Trauma

Krista – “The way I dealt with shame”

Krista talks about confronting shame head on. Krista continues to grieve the death of her son from opioid overdose.

Caitlin – “It’s hard work”

Caitlin talks about dealing with grief. Caitlin continues to grieve the death of her sister in a car accident

Krista – “Things you can do that help”

Krista shares some of the things that help her through the grieving process.

Thoughts About Grief Counselling Playlist

Listen to the thoughts and insights of people and families living with grief.

Bryan – The Three Fs

Bryan talks about the three cornerstones that he lives by …three f’s and how they support him in living a hopeful and positive life

Karyn and Cathy – “Suicide”

Karyn and Cathy discuss how the stigma of suicide impacted the lack of acknowledgement of their grief and loss. Karyn and Cathy continues to grieve the death of their father by suicide.

John Martin – The Trauma of Loss and Grief

John discusses trauma and grief

Rev. Sky – “The grief tunnel”

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

Doug – “My Story”

Doug talks about the accident that killed his daughter and his process of grief.

Krista – “Opioids and Mental Illness”

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

Bryan – Trauma

Bryan discusses trauma anxiety, support and the loss of his father to gun violence

What I know about grief

The following are some things I know to be true about grief for me, based on my lived experience. Some of them may resonate with you as well. Grief is unique to the people experiencing it in each moment, so please take whatever makes sense to you from this share and leave whatever doesn’t.