I Am A Griever

Angie – Grief and Policing

Angie talks about policing and priorities and the importance of self care

Joyce – Beliefs

Joyce talks about her belief system after her son died

Learning from Grief

Grief is weird. Odd start, I know, but that was the sentence I used a lot whenever someone asked me how I was. It was never a constant feeling; it changed day to day. And still does. It’s the full gambit of emotions from sadness to anger to guilt and, though dark, even humour found its way in.

Jim – Significant incidents

Jim discusses being involved in a significant incident and how it’s normal to feel overwhelmed and ruminate over it. You may even start to drink or use drugs to cope. But it’s important to remember that you’re not alone. Many police officers have been through similar experiences. And there are resources available to help you get through this.One of the best things you can do is talk to a trusted friend or colleague. They can offer support and understanding. You can also seek professional help from a therapist or counselor. They can help you to process your experience and develop healthy coping mechanisms. It’s also important to remember that you can’t change the past. But you can learn from it. And you can move on. Don’t let one incident define you. You are a strong and capable person. And you will get through this.

Kate – My story

Kate tells her story of being away when her brother died of an opioid overdose

John – What I have learned

John explains how he has changed since his wife died and now looking back what he would say to his self right after his loss

Kate – Time to process

Kate shares about time and processing her grief especially during COVID

Lyss – Depression, Anxiety, and Self Harm

Depression, anxiety, self harm, theapy, support, mental health, suicide

Adam – Story 2

Adam discusses his busy life and how he has coped after losing his mother

John – Being helpful to someone in grief

John shares his thoughts on how to help someone in grief

Holding Space for The Many Faces of Grief on Father’s Day

A lot of blog posts and articles about grief and special days tend to focus on how to navigate these moments when our loved one has died. Often these articles of grief also talk about the ways we have deeply loved or cared for the person who has died. Grief is a natural response to…

Joyce- Learning to live with grief

Joyce shares a story of support from a friend and how she managed in her early grief