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.

When Death Feels like a Thief

In the heart of my grief, at my frailest, all I could see was what was no more. I grieved all that was stolen from me by death; love, security and even my very self. Had I known the value of having every pocket of who I was, picked bare by grief, I would not have fought so hard to hold onto it all.

Sunny- Supporting My Grieving Mom

Sarah K – Grieving during a pandemic

Sarah discusses how the pandemic has pulled back the curtain on grief

Maureen – “Permission to mourn”

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

Christian – Autonomy for the homeless

Christian discusses those who are unhoused and how they want a space that is theirs and how we need to take that seriously especially when it comes to grief

Jean – Helping your children through grief

Jean discusses how helping her children through grief also helped her

Jean – Be good to yourself

Jean shares about support and not being hard on yourself

Jean – My own grief and being a professional counsellor

Jean shares about being a counselor and going through her own grief

Kate – Time to process

Kate shares about time and processing her grief especially during COVID

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.

Andrea – Dealing with personal belongings

Andrea discusses dealing with her late husbands personal belongings and the need to purgees