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Krista – “Educate yourself”

Krista explains what she thinks is the most important thing to do.Krista continues to grieve the death of her son from opioid overdose.

John – Support over time

John discusses how support changes over time

Cale – Music is my net

Cale talks about his background, music and how music helps him express and process grief

Valmy – Music for me and for others

Valmy talks about music she has created around her loss and how it helps her connect with others

Christian – “Grief in the opioid crisis”

Christian talks about looking for answers in great sadness.

John Martin – Loss, Grief and Covid-19

John discusses loss and COVID

Russell – “Need to talk”

Russell talks about both mothers and fathers having needs. Russell continues to grieve the perinatal death of his son.

Claudia – Art therapy and costs

Claudia talks about how people may shy away from art therapy because of costs and how training schools can be an option

Mary S – Grief is not the enemy

Mary talks about embracing grief is love

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.

Zoreena – Ask for help

Zoreena explains how important it is to ask for help

Zoreena – Tribute

Zoreena talks about tributes, family, pulling together and not being able to have a funeral