I Am A Griever

Joyce -The pandemics impact on drug poisonings

Joyce talks about drug poisonings during the pandemic

Children’s Grief and Loss Toolkit (ages 6-12) [FREE Downloadable PDF]

Grief is a natural experience, and is considered one of the most stressful life events a person can experience. 1 in 14 children under the age of 18 will experience the death of someone close to them. Every year, approximately 200 000 children are grieving the death of someone in their extended family or community.…

Kate – Time to process

Kate shares about time and processing her grief especially during COVID

Angie – My Story

Angie shares her story of being a police officer for 31 years , mental health and grief

Jessica M – A Parking Lot Memorial

Jessica shares how her family gathered after her uncle died during COVID and how her family came up with a creative way of getting together in a parking lot.

Joyce – A favorite memory with music

Joyce tells a story about her son supporting her and the power of music

Grief & Ice Cream

When my wife of 18 years died in 2016, I became a single father missing the love of my life, and also had to learn how to raise two girls (13-17 at the time) on my own. I remember a conversation I had with my mother-in-law and oldest daughter that began as reminiscing over a person who became a lost love to all of us. We all talked about different aspects of my wife but shortly, it transformed into a “who meant more to her” fest.

Jessica M – Finding Hope

Jessica shares memories of her brothers birthday which was just before her mothers death and how they all found hope

Jim – Police culture and grief

Jim talks about how grief is a natural part of life, but it can be especially difficult to deal with when you’re in the police culture. There’s a lot of pressure to bottle up your emotions and not show weakness, but that’s not healthy. It’s important to find healthy ways to cope with your grief, whether it’s talking to a therapist, joining a support group, or simply spending time with loved ones. You’re not alone, and there are people who care about you and want to help.

Kate – Advice to my younger self

Kate explains things being authentic and honest to herself has been very valuable

Joyce – When you are a mother who loses a child

Joyce shares about how she has felt as a mother who lost a child

Jessica M – Legacy

Jessica explains legacy and gives examples including her own.