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Shannon – Power of Presence

Shannon discusses how just showing up, being present is a powerful way of supporting to someone who has lost. Listen more – talk less.

Lynda – “It’s complicated during a pandemic”

Lynda talks about how things are so much more complicated in these times

Caileigh – Through play children learn so much about their grief

Caileigh discussed how children learn so much about their grief through play. There’s less confusion, there’s less anxiety, there’s more awareness. For the child and the parent, there is more acceptance of grief.

Adam – Story 2

Adam discusses his busy life and how he has coped after losing his mother

Jacqueline – Where to store art works

Jacqueline explains how art can be like journal entries that you would keep private

Susan – “Not wanting to be a burden”

Susan talks about the fear of dying becoming a burden and selfishness.

Lyss – Chemical Pregnancy and Blighted Ovum

Lyss shares about chemical pregnancy, blighted ovum, abortion pill, miscarriage, and triggers.

Joyce- Learning to live with grief

Joyce shares a story of support from a friend and how she managed in her early grief

Zoreena – Passing on kindness

Zoreena talks about wakes, funerals, COVID and the importance of kindness

Krista – “They are not trying to kill themselves”

Krista explains they are not trying to kill themselves. Krista continues to grieve the death of her son from opioid overdose.

Jackie – Finger painting and grief

Jackie discusses how finger painting help her with her feelings while she was grieving the loss of her mother and sister

Krista – “Things you can do that help”

Krista shares some of the things that help her through the grieving process.