Sharron "Grieving During the Pandemic"

Janice – “Feelings”

December 10, 2018

Janice talks about the importance of allowing our feelings as that’s the only way to get through them.

Susan – “Death and Grief Phobia”

December 16, 2018

Susan discusses dealing with the process of dying and grieving.

Matt – Music helped my grief

July 16, 2020

Matt discusses how creativity and music help his grief. Matt continues to grieve the death of his birth mother.

Rev. Sky – “Emotions”

December 10, 2018

Rev. Sky talks about the emotions that come along with loss and outlets that can help.

John Martin – The Trauma of Loss and Grief

March 13, 2022

John discusses trauma and grief

Jim – Significant incidents

June 13, 2023

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.

Janice – “Grief can be complicated”

December 10, 2018

Janice discusses disenfranchised grief and holding on to hurt.

Kristal – Harm Reduction

April 23, 2023

Kristal speaks to the importance of harm reduction and how it can save lives. She discusses how accessing harm reduction leads to the creation of connections with community support. It allows community outreach members to connect with community members and get to know them, and to know to look for them if they don’t see them when they usually do.

Holly – Every grief is unique

March 7, 2021

Holly talks about how grief can make you feel like you have lost your soul but that there is something to learn

Cheryl and Mike – “Time”

December 16, 2018

Cheryl and Mike talk about time and their journeys. They continue to grieve the death their daughter in a car accident.

Jessica M – The value of talking about grief

June 13, 2023

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.