Death and Grief During a Pandemic

Corrie – Pandemic of grief

July 16, 2020

Corrie discusses how much grief there is

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Birthdays, Anniversaries, and Other Special Days

September 15, 2022

When we are grieving, some days are more difficult than others. Grief comes in waves like the sea and can feel like an intertwining labyrinth of emotions. Birthdays, anniversaries, and special dates that are associated with our loved one who has died can contribute to more emotionally intense days which can be worsened through the anticipation and “what ifs” of the upcoming day. These difficult days can leave us feeling defeated and it can almost feel like we’ve taken two steps backward in our grieving process, but grief does not have a timeline, and these feelings of setbacks are opportunities for healing.

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Karyn and Aidan – Support.

February 21, 2022

Karyn and Aidan discuss how much the support they received helped

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Karyn and Aidan – Supporting each other

February 17, 2022

Karyn and Aidan talk about how they supported each other and how they coped with John being hospitalized

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Maureen – “Permission to mourn”

April 17, 2020

Maureen explains about grief being valid and how important it is to look after yourself.

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Lynda – “The importance of getting professional help”

May 15, 2020

Lynda discusses the many ways professionals can help.

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Weathering the Intense Emotions of Grief

August 3, 2022

Grief often comes with powerful, unpredictable emotional shifts that can be painful to experience. While it’s important to find ways to sit with these feelings, to acknowledge the pain of grief and accept loss, it’s also necessary to find ways to ease and manage the pain. There are several simple activities that you can explore to help.

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Holly – Singing in the last days

March 7, 2021

Holly talks about her partner’s pancreatic cancer diagnosis, the pandemic, their decisions, faith and how singing

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Maureen – Funeral during the pandemic

September 28, 2020

Maureen talks about funeral arrangements during a pandemic

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Michele – My Story

March 14, 2022

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

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Nicole – Pandemic’s Effect on Grieving as a Community

March 25, 2023

Nicole discusses the ways the pandemic has affected the way people grieve as a community.

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Zoreena – Burnout and counseling

March 31, 2022

Zoreena talks about her father’s decline in a nursing home during COVID

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