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Karyn and Aidan – Our story

Karyn and Aidan – Karyn tells the story leading up to John’s death during the pandemic

Craig – Grieving as a Single Parent

In this video, Craig talks about the challenges of grieving as a single parent. He shares his own experiences and offers advice on how to cope with grief, talk to your kids about what’s happening, and ask for help from others.This video is for any single parent who is grieving the loss of a loved one. It is also for anyone who knows a single parent who is grieving and wants to offer support.

Lyss – Therapy and the right fit

Lyss talks about therapy and finding the right fit

Jim – Significant incidents

Jim discusses being involved in a significant incident and how it’s normal to feel overwhelmed and ruminate over it. You may even start to drink or use drugs to cope. But it’s important to remember that you’re not alone. Many police officers have been through similar experiences. And there are resources available to help you get through this.One of the best things you can do is talk to a trusted friend or colleague. They can offer support and understanding. You can also seek professional help from a therapist or counselor. They can help you to process your experience and develop healthy coping mechanisms. It’s also important to remember that you can’t change the past. But you can learn from it. And you can move on. Don’t let one incident define you. You are a strong and capable person. And you will get through this.

Susan – “Looking for answers”

Susan talks about the concept of a good death.

John Martin Understanding Grief part 3

John Martin Understanding Grief part 3

John talks about grief work and things you need to go through to come out the other side

Susan – “My story”

Susan talks about her story and her decision to stop chemotherapy.

Cale – Music is my net

Cale talks about his background, music and how music helps him express and process grief

Karyn and Aidan – Going forward

Karyn and Aidan talk about Aidan’s wedding after John died and how they continue to cope

Lyss – Music

Lyss remembers playing music for her mother as she was dying and how music has helped with feelings

Adam – Things that are OK to do

Adam talks about things he does to cope with grief like singing and crying

Sarah K – Be gentle

Sarah shares what what she has learned to help someone going through what she has been through