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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.

Jen – “1st year non-judgmental”

Jen discusses the ups and downs of the 1st year.

KIm – Planning a funeral in the pandemic

Kim explains the ups and downs of planning a funeral during the pandemic

Christian – “Grief can shape you”

Christian talks about realizing the impact grief has.

Kristal – The Value of all Those Lost

Kristal emphasizes that the lives of those lost to drug poisoning had value, they were an opportunity that was lost, and that the community is missing so much in their absence.

Kate – Getting support

Kate talks about how difficult it is to ask for support

Maureen – Music at the end of life

Maureen discusses how music can help during end of life

Jean – Coping

Jean shares how coping can be complicated

Kara – “Going on alone”

Kara talks about how you change. Kara continues to grieve the death of her partner.

Lisa – Music helped after losing her Dad

Lisa shares how music has helped in her grieveing process.

Krista – “Mental illness and self medicating”

Krista talks about mental health and self medicating. Krista continues to grieve the death of her son from opioid overdose.

Sarah K – Finding my people

Sarah talks about how finding other people that are going through the same grief experience has been very helpful to her.