Death and Grief During a Pandemic

Nicole – Power of Speaking About Lost Ones

Nicole discusses the importance of sharing memories of those lost to drug poisoning and speaking their names.

Joyce -The pandemics impact on drug poisonings

Joyce talks about drug poisonings during the pandemic

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.

Kara – Starting a grief journey again

Kara explains how Covid-19 has made her have to relearn tools to help in her grief. The pandemic changed the way Kara continued to grieve the loss of her partner.

Sunny- Supporting My Grieving Mom

Jane – My Story

Jane shares her story about losing two of her grandparents just before the pandemic and the ways the pandemic has impacted her ability to process grief.

Jean – My Story

Jean talks about isolation and grieving during a pandemic

Kim – Facebook and connecting

Kim – discussses our need to connect and how Facebook was useful after her Mum’s death

What Does Grief Support Look Like?

When we experience significant, on-going symptoms of grief that interfere with our adjustment to the reality of our loss, it can be time to seek professional help. It can be difficult to know where to find help and what grief support options are available.

Zoreena – Tribute

Zoreena talks about tributes, family, pulling together and not being able to have a funeral

Kate – Time to process

Kate shares about time and processing her grief especially during COVID

Kim – Checking in is very important

Kim explains why it is so important to check in and keep in touch with people who have lost