Death and Grief During a Pandemic

Sarah K – Grieving in isolation

Sarah discusses isolation, being in grief during the pandemic and the importance of keeping connected

Karyn and Aidan – Our story

Karyn and Aidan – Karyn tells the story leading up to John’s death during the pandemic

Kara – Uncertainty

Kara discusses how Covid-19 has created uncertainty and impacted grieving.The pandemic changed the way Kara continued to grieve the loss of her partner.

Karyn and Aidan – Going forward

Karyn and Aidan talk about Aidan’s wedding after John died and how they continue to cope

Sunny- Grief and Maintaining Health

Jean – Traditions and grief

Jean discusses belief systems and traditions

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.

Lynda – “Helping a griever during the pandemic”

Lynda shares tips on helping someone in grief

Karyn and Aidan – Support.

Karyn and Aidan discuss how much the support they received helped

Lynda – “The importance of getting professional help”

Lynda discusses the many ways professionals can help.

Maureen – Isolated in a nursing home

Maureen talks about her father-in-law isolated and palliative during the pandemic

Michele – My Story

MIchele talks about her multiple losses starting from when she was very young