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Margaux – “Find People in Similar Situations”

Margaux talks about group therapy and writing as tools for processing grief. Margaux continues to grieve the death of her mother from breast cancer.

Joyce- Learning to live with grief

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

Jim – Significant incidents

Jim discusses being involved in a significant incident and how it’s normal to feel overwhelmed and ruminate over it. You may even start to drink or use drugs to cope. But it’s important to remember that you’re not alone. Many police officers have been through similar experiences. And there are resources available to help you get through this.One of the best things you can do is talk to a trusted friend or colleague. They can offer support and understanding. You can also seek professional help from a therapist or counselor. They can help you to process your experience and develop healthy coping mechanisms. It’s also important to remember that you can’t change the past. But you can learn from it. And you can move on. Don’t let one incident define you. You are a strong and capable person. And you will get through this.

Marija – Permission to mourn

Marija discusses the value of being allowing yourself to mourn

Rev. Sky – “What is grief?”

Rev. Sky talks about the universality of grief and how people grieve differently.

Sam – Depression

Sam who lost his father, uncle and cousin talks about depression and being self aware

Joyce – Using my grief experience to help people

Joyce talks about the positive experiences she has in helping other people in grief

Justin – My story with music and grief

Justin how he came to find music as grief therapy and how it helps him express his grief

Adrienne – Gloria’s story

Adrienne tells the story of Gloria writing a song based on her husband’s whistling

Joyce – Walking beside people who are stuggling with addiction

Joyce explains why it so important to help people who are struggling with addiction

Maureen – Hospital restrictions during a pandemic

Maureen discusses hospital restrictions while her father-in-law was palliative during the pandemic

Lyss – Responsibilities

Lyss talks about her mother’s death, being the eldest and how it has effected the way she feels about responsibilities