Supporting Others

John Martin – The Shocking Reality of Painful Loss

John talks about shock and grief

John Martin – Grief – Don’t Ignore Your Losses. Loss needs to be acknowledged.

John explains why it is important to acknowledge grief

Janice – “The importance of listening”

Janice explains the importance of not being judgemental and listening when helping someone is in grief.

Zoreena – Ask for help

Zoreena explains how important it is to ask for help

John Martin – Coping with grief part 2

John talks gives some pointers to help cope with loss

Zoreena – Support systems

Zoreena explains the importance of support systems

Rev. Sky – “Helping a friend”

Rev. Sky discusses the grief motto 80% listening, 20% talking and how to help someone in grief.

Lyss – Depression, Anxiety, and Self Harm

Depression, anxiety, self harm, theapy, support, mental health, suicide

Laura- Loss to Suicide

Keith – “How can you help”

Keith explains that by imagining being in someone’s position can show you practical ways of helping them.

John – Being helpful to someone in grief

John shares his thoughts on how to help someone in grief

Grief, Breastfeeding, and Care

In this essay, I share a bit about my story of grief and breastfeeding. I also share some thoughts about the cultural grief some people are carrying about the lack of support afforded to lactating families whose goal it is to feed their baby from their body. I use some gendered language throughout this essay…