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Antoinetta – Grieving in community with others
Antoinetta discusses how grief camp made her feel so much more happy and how she found support and that she did not feel so alone
Kate – Advice to my younger self
Kate explains things being authentic and honest to herself has been very valuable
Caitlin – “It’s hard work”
Caitlin talks about dealing with grief. Caitlin continues to grieve the death of her sister in a car accident
Cara – The real issues for grieving people with intellectual disabilities
Cara provides some context for the real issue of grief in the lives of people with intellectual disabilities and those supporting them, including that we consider that there’s not a lot of education or information out there about how best to support someone with an intellectual disability who is grieving.
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.
Holly – Every grief is unique
Holly talks about how grief can make you feel like you have lost your soul but that there is something to learn
Donna B – “Accepting support”
Donna explains how support can help. Donna continues to grieve the death her son during service in Afghanistan.
Donna B – “Strains on a Marriage”
Donna discusses how grieving can effect a marriage and a job. Donna continues to grieve the death her son during service in Afghanistan.
Brenda and Dale – “David’s Room”
Brenda and Dale discuss their process of dealing with their son’s room. They continue to grieve the death of their son by suicide.
Kristal – Anger with Grief
Kristal discusses finding ways to channel her anger due to poor policy leading to deaths from drug poisoning and those individuals not having the support they needed. She discusses how human beings have the right to be flawed and should have the ability to grow, heal, and change.
Caileigh – My own grief and supporting others
Caileigh tells about her own grief and now it has given her a really powerful lens on how to support children going through grief as well. Along with her professional education and training, there is now a different perspective on grief and how that fits in with supporting others.