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Scott – Process and lyrics

Scott talks about his process with lyrics and how his song “So far away” was for his mother in law. Find the song at his website www.dotbmusic.ca

Keith – “How can you help”

Keith explains that by imagining being in someone’s position can show you practical ways of helping them.

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.

Katie – Getting stronger

Katie talks losing her mother when she was young and how the experience helped her when she lost her Dad

Janice – “Risks”

Janice talks about risks in behaviour and progress.

Jeff – “Change”

Jeff reflects on the ebb and flow of grief during the healing process. Jeff continues to grieve the death of his mother.

Amanda – “Listening”

Amanda shares the importance of listening and being comfortable with silence.

Logan – Advice

Logan discusses how its good tp let out your emotions

Chantal – The benefits of the physical part of art making

Chantal talks about how art can release energy in a healthy cathartic way

John Martin – First You Must Realize What Has Happened

John talks about realizing the reality of grief

Cale – Music and processing

Cale talks about death in the family and writing about the experience

Kara “It Changes You”

Kara tells her story and explains how things have changed on her journey. Kara continues to grieve the death of her partner.