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Antoinetta – Myth that tragedy brings family together

Antoinetta discusses the challenges that her family faced after the death of her father

Keith – “Difference between grief and mourning”

Keith explains how grief is internal and mourning is external.

Susan – “Not wanting to be a burden”

Susan talks about the fear of dying becoming a burden and selfishness.

Corrie – We cry because we love

Corrie talks about crying, hurt and love

Matt – My Story

Matt tells how he found his birth mother and then lost her.

Hope – Camp for grief

Hope talks about the benefits of grief camp for her and her twin sister

Cara – My story with intellectual disabilities and grief

Cara talks about how she came to see how people with intellectual disabilities need to be supported in grief

Adrienne – Music Therapists Can Help

Adrienne explains different ways that music can help grievers

Maureen – “Peer vs professional support”

Maureen talks about getting help and what is right for you.

Brenda and Dale – “Their Story”

Brenda and Dale tell the story of their son’s suicide. They continue to grieve the death of their son by suicide.

Craig – My Cumulative Grief

Craig shares his story of experiencing a series of significant losses over the course of two years. He talks about the shock, grief, and uncertainty he felt during this time, and how he coped with the accumulation of loss.Craig’s story is a reminder that grief is a normal and natural response to loss, but it can be overwhelming when it comes in waves. If you are experiencing grief, it is important to reach out for support from friends, family, or a therapist. There is no right or wrong way to grieve, and everyone experiences it differently. The important thing is to be patient with yourself and to allow yourself to feel your emotions.

John – Support over time

John discusses how support changes over time