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Katie – Reminders in nature

Katie talks about crying privately and how nature can help. Cardinals remind her of her father

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.

John – Empower yourself

John shares his thoughts about how to support someone in grief and his processes

Susan – “Beliefs”

Susan shares her personal thoughts on beliefs and what happens after you die.

Keith – “Hope”

Keith talks about time, healing and hope.

Krista – “Just be there”

Krista explains how being a listening ear can be so helpful. Krista continues to grieve the death of her son from opioid overdose.

Doug M – “Helping Children Cope with Sibling Death”

Doug talks about shock and the importance of making sure children get help. Doug continues to grieve the death of his first wife.

Jessica M – Legacy

Jessica explains legacy and gives examples including her own.

Amber – My Story

Amber talks about the traumatic death of her father in an explosion and being 17

Michele – Normalizing conversations around death dying grief and loss

Michele discusses grief literacy, the importance of talking and that dying is a part of life

Scott – Writing music

Scott talks about the cathartic nature of writing music stories

Kim – Some cry some don’t

Kim discusses how tough COVID made the hospital experience and the support she received