Video

Jessica M – Continuing Bonds

Jessica talks about the values of continuing bonds and connections with people who are not here anymore. She gives some examples of things that have made her more connected to her Mom.

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.”

Maureen – “Our 20th Anniversary”

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

Jean – Helping your children through grief

Jean discusses how helping her children through grief also helped her

Rev. Sky – “Weepies”

Rev. Sky talks about weepies, that they are OK and how to deal with them.

Keith – “My story”

Keith tells his story and why he became a counsellor.

Sarah K – Talking about the cause of death

Sarah talks about husbands death to a heroin overdose and stigmatized death.

Susan – “Hope”

Susan talks about being pragmatic about her life and hopeful for her daughter.

Rev. Sky – “It gets easier”

Rev. Sky talks about time and allowing emotion.

Kate – Miracle baby

Kate shares about her brothers daughter being born after he had died

Mary S – My story (long)

Mary tells the story of her life with her husband, his death and then the loss of both of her parents

Christian – Autonomy for the homeless

Christian discusses those who are unhoused and how they want a space that is theirs and how we need to take that seriously especially when it comes to grief