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Jim – Police culture and grief

Jim talks about how grief is a natural part of life, but it can be especially difficult to deal with when you’re in the police culture. There’s a lot of pressure to bottle up your emotions and not show weakness, but that’s not healthy. It’s important to find healthy ways to cope with your grief, whether it’s talking to a therapist, joining a support group, or simply spending time with loved ones. You’re not alone, and there are people who care about you and want to help.

Lyss – Writing Songs and Words

Lyss shares about how writing songs and words has helped her with intense feelings

Rev. Sky – “It gets easier”

Rev. Sky talks about time and allowing emotion.

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.

Zoreena – My Story

Zoreena talks about COVID and the loss of her father and a cousin

Joyce – Beliefs

Joyce talks about her belief system after her son died

Susan – “Diagnosis”

Susan discusses her diagnosis and her process of dealing with it.

Sarah K – Grieving in isolation

Sarah discusses isolation, being in grief during the pandemic and the importance of keeping connected

Brenda and Dale – “Family”

Brenda and Dale talk about their struggles in being a family. They continue to grieve the death of their son by suicide.

Krista’s Story

Krista tells her story and talks about getting the call that no parent wants to get.

Janice – “Being triggered”

Janice discusses triggering, overreacting, under-reacting, and taking responsibility for the size of our feelings.

Christian – “Growth out of pain”

Christian tells about how grief changes and we grow.