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Holly – Every grief is unique

Holly talks about how grief can make you feel like you have lost your soul but that there is something to learn

Holly – Singing in the last days

Holly talks about her partner’s pancreatic cancer diagnosis, the pandemic, their decisions, faith and how singing

Jacqueline – How to help a grieving friend

Jacqueline discusses the power of just being there with someone in grief

Betsy – You can’t know until you know

Betsy talks about support and what really helps when one is in grief

Susan – “Death literacy”

Susan talks about knowledge and the process of dying.

Scott – Music that can transport you somewhere else

Scott explains his thoughts about the emotional connection of music and how it can transport you

Corrie – Grieving during a pandemic

Corrie discuss the grieving during a pandemic

Donna B – “Strains on a Marriage”

Donna discusses how grieving can effect a marriage and a job. Donna continues to grieve the death her son during service in Afghanistan.

Jim – Humour and grief

Jim talks about how humour can help us cope with grief. “I’m Irish, and we have a saying that ‘laughter is the best medicine.’ I believe that humour can help us to see the lighter side of life, even in the midst of pain. It can help us to connect with others, and it can help us to find hope. I encourage you to find ways to laugh, even when you’re grieving. It might not always be easy, but it can make a big difference.”

Justin – The power of lyrics

Justin talks about lyrics and hope

Donna B – “Support from the military”

Donna explains how great the military support has been. Donna continues to grieve the death her son during service in Afghanistan.

John Martin – Loss and Grief- Make Sure You Hear Their Story

John about the importance of hearing a griever