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Angie – My Story

Angie shares her story of being a police officer for 31 years , mental health and grief

Madelyn – Advice to younger self

Madelyn discusses how having feelings is a gift and you can work through tough ones. There is hope.

Kate – Advice to my younger self

Kate explains things being authentic and honest to herself has been very valuable

Craig – My Cumulative Grief

Craig shares his story of experiencing a series of significant losses over the course of two years. He talks about the shock, grief, and uncertainty he felt during this time, and how he coped with the accumulation of loss.Craig’s story is a reminder that grief is a normal and natural response to loss, but it can be overwhelming when it comes in waves. If you are experiencing grief, it is important to reach out for support from friends, family, or a therapist. There is no right or wrong way to grieve, and everyone experiences it differently. The important thing is to be patient with yourself and to allow yourself to feel your emotions.

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

Karyn and Aidan – Describing grief during the pandemic

Karyn and Aidan talk about how their grief has changed and the challenges they have faced grieving during a pandemic

Krista – “Being uncomfortable”

Krista talks about taking risks. Krista continues to grieve the death of her son from opioid overdose.

Corrie – Grief is like a rollercoaster

Corrie talks about grief over time

Scott – Music and grief

Scott discusses the relationship between music and grief

Kristal – Story of Lived Experience

Kristal discusses experiencing homelessness at multiple stages of her life and how that informs her work as a peer support worker. It gives her an understanding of the nuance that surrounds the community. She uses this experience to support people who are experiencing grief related to death from drug poisoning.

Christian – “Overdose Death”

Christian talks about an overdose death not defining who that person was.

Keith – “You need not be alone”

Keith discusses getting help, resources and that you don’t need to be alone.