Supporting Others

Grief & Ice Cream

When my wife of 18 years died in 2016, I became a single father missing the love of my life, and also had to learn how to raise two girls (13-17 at the time) on my own. I remember a conversation I had with my mother-in-law and oldest daughter that began as reminiscing over a person who became a lost love to all of us. We all talked about different aspects of my wife but shortly, it transformed into a “who meant more to her” fest.

Keith – “Knowing what to say”

Keith gives practical advice about helping someone in grief.

John Martin – Loss Grief and Recovery

John explains what is on the other side of grief and loss

Lisa – How to support someone in grief

Lisa shares what was helpful from other people when she was grieving

Caileigh – Parent Capacity

Caileigh discusses parent capacity and and how to support their child through their grief is all about inspiring them and empowering them so that they can help their child.

Karyn and Aidan – Support from others

Karyn and Aidan discuss how family, friends, and people they didn’t know in the community supported them.Talking, meals, dog walking are among the things that made a huge difference.

Nicole – Power of Speaking About Lost Ones

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

Jessica M – The value of talking about grief

Jessica talks about living in North America and the fear many people have about talking about grief but that it is very important to talk. It makes us feel less alone and helps us move through our grief. It’s also how you can keep your lost one alive.

Amber -Helping someone who is grieving

Amber talks about how her grief has helped her learn how support other people in grief.

When Death Comes Suddenly

When someone dies suddenly we often struggle with grief that is raw, unpredictable and powerful.

Zoreena – Ask for help

Zoreena explains how important it is to ask for help

John – Being helpful to someone in grief

John shares his thoughts on how to help someone in grief