Death and Grief During a Pandemic

Andrea – Couples versus being single

Andrea talks about becoming single when her husband died

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.

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.

Karyn and Aidan – Hospital and the COVID restrictions

Karyn and Aidan talk about the challenges of the restrictions and the impact of COVID patients on John’s care

Michele – Talks about being a death doula

Michele explains what death doula’s do. Doula means servant. They support people on many different levels… for instance, emotionally, spiritually and physically

Jean – Grief resources and self care

Jean talks about resources that help in processing grief and self care

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

Nicole – Grieving as a community

Nicole discusses the power of grieving together as a community. Finding connection and trust.

Jean – Coping

Jean shares how coping can be complicated

Sunny- Grief and Maintaining Health