Joyce- Learning to live with grief

Katie – Triggers

December 1, 2022

Katie talks about grief triggers and mental health triggers

Brenda and Dale – “What is grief”

December 17, 2018

Brenda and Dale talk about their grief journey.They continue to grieve the death of their son by suicide.

Russell – “My Story”

December 16, 2018

Russell discusses learning how to deal with the loss of his son.

Janice – “Own our feelings”

December 10, 2018

Janice discusses the goals of emotional work and arriving at a peaceful place.

Bryan – Mom

October 30, 2021

Bryan gives his mother credit for how well she raised her two sons after her husband was murdered

Shannon – Losing is a life skill

November 22, 2022

Shannon shares about losing her husband to suicide, her parents and her father-in-law. She felt broken and to be able to take care of her kids and her self seemed overwhelming. It took someone telling her that you can heal from trauma to give her hope for healing.

Donna B – “When risk becomes reality”

September 26, 2019

Donna discusses the unlimited liability factor and support. Donna continues to grieve the death her son during service in Afghanistan.

Andrea – Couples versus being single

March 26, 2022

Andrea talks about becoming single when her husband died

Donna B – “Strains on a Marriage”

September 26, 2019

Donna discusses how grieving can effect a marriage and a job. Donna continues to grieve the death her son during service in Afghanistan.

Margaux – “It never really hit me at one moment”

December 16, 2018

Margaux describes the experience of gradually processing her grief through individual and group therapy. Margaux continues to grieve the death of her mother from breast cancer.

Jim – Supporting someone in crisis

June 13, 2023

Jim talks about supporting someone in crisis and how being there for them can help. That may mean answering the phone at 2am, taking them to the doctor’s appointment, and checking tup on them. It’s not easy, but it’s the right thing to do. He was fortunate to have a friend who did this for him, and is still grateful for their support. If you know someone who is struggling, don’t be afraid to step up. It could make all the difference.