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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.

Sarah K – Be gentle

Sarah shares what what she has learned to help someone going through what she has been through

Adrianna – Guilt and death by suicide

Adrianna gives insights she has found about guilt

Sam – Depression

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

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.

Keith – “Knowing what to say”

Keith gives practical advice about helping someone in grief.

Rev. Sky – “What is trauma?”

Rev. Sky discusses how trauma affects us on many levels.

Shannon – Hope for Healing

Shannon shares about losing her husband to suicide, her parents and her father-in-law. She felt broken and to be able to take care of her kids and her self seemed overwhelming. It took someone telling her that you can heal from trauma to give her hope for healing.

Mary S – My story

Mary discusses the end stages of her husband of 40 years gireiving him and grieving who she was when with him

Jim – Police culture and grief

Jim talks about how grief is a natural part of life, but it can be especially difficult to deal with when you’re in the police culture. There’s a lot of pressure to bottle up your emotions and not show weakness, but that’s not healthy. It’s important to find healthy ways to cope with your grief, whether it’s talking to a therapist, joining a support group, or simply spending time with loved ones. You’re not alone, and there are people who care about you and want to help.

Susan – “Bearing Witness”

Susan discusses why it’s OK to talk about death and how you want to die.

Rev. Sky – “Feeling stuck”

Rev. Sky describes being stuck and shifting.