I Am A Griever

Lyss – Writing Songs and Words

Lyss shares about how writing songs and words has helped her with intense feelings

Nicole – Using Art and Creativity to Express Grief

Nicole discusses the work she does to allow access to creative outlets such as art hives and gardening.

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Joyce – Your other children

Joyce discusses how her daughter dealt helped her as well as dealing with the loss of her brother.

Betsy – Mother’s day

Betsy shares her challenges around mother’s day when her adopted son died

Betsy – Adoption and grief

Betsy tell her story of losing her adopted son to cancer

Kate – Trust and listening

Kate – explains how having someone you trust is super important so that you can have a space space to go to

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 – COVID and grieving with my parents

Kate shares about how COVID was stress on top of dealing with the loss of her brother

Lyss – Therapy and the right fit

Lyss talks about therapy and finding the right fit

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 – My art and my brother

Kate talks about being an artist and expression through art can remind her of her brothers encouragement