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Kara – “As time passes it gets easier”

Kara explains how her grief changes through time. Kara continues to grieve the death of her partner.

Jenn – Art can give voice

Jenn talks about the barriers that may prevent someone from including art as part of their grief or emotional process including judgment of your art skills and more.

Kristal – Professional Experience and Work

Kristal discusses being a peer support woker, working on a one on one level with community members to help them with their goals related to substance abuse. She supports those in the community dealing with loss and grief. She speaks to everyone’s experience with loss and grief being very individual.

Rev. Sky – “Why”

Rev. Sky talks about the question of why and how to look beyond it.

Lisa – How to support someone in grief

Lisa shares what was helpful from other people when she was grieving

Maureen – “Our 20th Anniversary”

Maureen talks about she dealt with her miscarriages and how she felt after 20 years.

Bryan – Mom

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

Jim – Grief and policing

Jim – ” I believe that policing is a profession that is constantly filled with loss. Whether it is losing a partner, a friend, or a loved one, police officers are always dealing with the pain of loss. I also talk about my own personal experience with grief, and how I have learned to cope with it. I hope that this video will help other police officers who are struggling with grief.”

Janice – “Pay attention to our feelings”

Janice discuss the importance of being aware of your feelings.

Sam – Depression

Sam who lost his father, uncle and cousin talks about depression and being self aware

Lyss – Music

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

Rev. Sky – “What is a trigger”

Rev. Sky explains triggers, identifying them and what you need.