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Kristal – Lack of Memorials During Pandemic

April 23, 2023

Kristal talks about how memorials can offer closure to people who are grieving, find a community, and share stories. With the absence of this during the pandemic, many people turned inward to grieve or isolated, which can create safety issues and have an impact on mental health. She speaks to how this leads to depression, physical pain, and it compounds upon itself.

Death By Overdose / Drug Poisoning and the Pandemic / I Am A Professional / Video

Kara – “Just give it time”

December 16, 2018

Kara discusses time and how grief changes. Kara continues to grieve the death of her partner.

Death of a Partner / Video

Susan – “Relationships”

December 16, 2018

Susan explains the shift that happens with yourself and your relationships.

Living with Dying / Video

Caileigh – Through play children learn so much about their grief

February 23, 2023

Caileigh discussed how children learn so much about their grief through play. There’s less confusion, there’s less anxiety, there’s more awareness. For the child and the parent, there is more acceptance of grief.

Bereavement Professionals' Insights / I Am A Professional / Supporting Others / Video

Kara – “Same Sex Couple”

December 16, 2018

Kara talks about never having discussed being a same sex couple with most of her family. Kara continues to grieve the death of her partner.

Death of a Partner / Video

Bryan – The Three Fs

October 30, 2021

Bryan talks about the three cornerstones that he lives by …three f’s and how they support him in living a hopeful and positive life

Death of a Parent / Grief and Trauma / Video

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.

Bereavement Professionals' Insights / Death of A Loved One / Death of a Parent / I Am A Griever / I Am A Professional / I Am A Supporter / Supporting Others / Video

Cale – Advice for writing music about grief

January 12, 2021

Cale discussses the relationship between your art and how you feel

Music / Video

Hope – Different lenses

January 26, 2023

Hope shares about the differences in experiences between losing her father and her Mom losing a spouse

Death of a Parent / Death of a Partner / Video

Krista – “Strength”

November 11, 2019

Krista talks about how she sees strength and sucking it up. Krista continues to grieve the death of her son from opioid overdose.

Death By Overdose / Death of a Child / Grief and Trauma / Video

Janice – “Go into feelings”

December 10, 2018

Janice explains how important it is to pay attention to your feelings.

Bereavement Professionals' Insights / Video

Bryan – Anticipation

October 30, 2021

Bryan discusses the experience of having his father go through a coma and ultimately dying from gun violence

Death of a Parent / Grief and Trauma / Video