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Michele – My Story

MIchele talks about her multiple losses starting from when she was very young

Kate – Trust and listening

Kate – explains how having someone you trust is super important so that you can have a space space to go to

Cameron Halkett – “We Matter Campaign”

Cameron talks about her loss and reads her poem about not being alone.

Sarah K – Humour to cope

Sarah discuss how humour has been a tool in helping her to cope

Doug – “Birthdays”

Doug discusses time, pity and sharing with others. Doug continues to grieve the death of bis daughter in a car accident.

Susan – “Legacy”

Susan explains her thoughts on three levels of legacy… material, spiritual and the dying story.

Karyn and Aidan – Grief changes

Karyn and Aidan talk about how grief changes, coping, strength, crying, talking, comfort and support

Clare – “Talking About Grief”

Clare talks about her experiences with grief. Clare continues to grieve the death of her father.

Adam – Story 2

Adam discusses his busy life and how he has coped after losing his mother

Kristal – Drug Poisoning During Pandemic Stigma

Kristal discusses how the pandemic has created additional stigma surrounding those who use drugs. She dissuses how it seems like some losses are treated as more deserving of being mourned than others. Many people have had to grieve privately instead of publically within a community. She touches on the state of the public health system during the pandemic.

Cheryl and Mike – “Their Story”

Cheryl and Mike discuss losing more than one family member. They continue to grieve Cheryl’s father and the death their daughter in a car accident.

Krista’s Story

Krista tells her story and talks about getting the call that no parent wants to get.