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Jeff K – “What is grief”

Jeff discusses the many aspects of grief and how we are all connected. Jeff continues to grieve the death of his mother.

Keith – “Timeframe for grief”

Keith explains it is never too late to grieve and there is no timeline.

Krista – “Feel the feelings”

Krista discusses why she thinks it’s important to deal with feelings. Krista continues to grieve the death of her son from opioid overdose.

Adam – Crying and singing

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Adam talks about how crying and singing helps him cope even at the cemetary

Valmy – My story of loss

Valmy talks but the death of her uncle

Susan – “Frontline caregivers”

Susan talks about how critical and wonderful frontline caregivers are and the importance of connecting with them.

Jim – Triggers

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Jim discusses triggers, how to recognize them and develop coping mechanisms to help deal with the strong emotions that they can cause

Kim – Self care

Kim talks about looking after yourself and how much it helps. In particular be kind to yourself

Adrianna – Pandemic, funerals and celebration of life

Adrianna talks about the death of her friend during pandemic

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

Kristal – Poetry, Comedy, & Art for Grieving

Kristal discusses using poetry and other forms of creative expression as a distraction from her grief and to disassociate in a safe and productive way. She discusses grief being love with nowhere to go, so she puts it into art.

Margaux – “It never really hit me at one moment”

Margaux describes the experience of gradually processing her grief through individual and group therapy. Margaux continues to grieve the death of her mother from breast cancer.