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Donna – “Grief in conversation”

Donna discusses language and talking about grief.

Kristal – Attending Memorials as a Support Worker

Kristal discusses the importance of finding ways to honour people that have been lost and how they have impacted you. She speaks to how she often chooses not to attend public memorials for those she has lost as a support worker as they are often very overwhelming. Instead, she has her own personal rituals or ways of honouring those she has lost personally including opening a window. She discusses how this practice was used when she worked in palliative care.

Cheryl – “My story” short version

Cheryl talks about her daughter’s organ donations.

Kara – “Going on alone”

Kara talks about how you change. Kara continues to grieve the death of her partner.

Susan – “Hope”

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

Kim – Facebook and connecting

Kim – discussses our need to connect and how Facebook was useful after her Mum’s death

Keith – “You need not be alone”

Keith discusses getting help, resources and that you don’t need to be alone.

Donna B – “Death of a Child and a Soldier”

Donna talks about losing her son and the military bond. Donna continues to grieve the death her son during service in Afghanistan.

Joyce – Mothers supporting mothers in grief

Joyce talks about the value of a support network of other mothers who have lost

Sarah K – Be gentle

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

Karyn and Aidan – Humour

Karyn and Aidan talk about how they use humour as a connection and a coping tool

Donna B – “Sharing Stories”

Donna shares a story and explains why it feels so good. Donna continues to grieve the death her son during service in Afghanistan.