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

John about the importance of hearing a griever

Susan – “Beliefs”

Susan shares her personal thoughts on beliefs and what happens after you die.

Cheryl and Mike – “Getting help”

Mike and Cheryl talk about their surviving daughter and getting help. They continue to grieve the death their daughter in a car accident.

Joyce – When you are a mother who loses a child

Joyce shares about how she has felt as a mother who lost a child

Christian – COVID amplified the inequities in society

Christian talks about those that have very little and how COVID amplified their difficulties

Teresa – Pierre’s legacy

Teresa shares the story of Pierre and how his medical needs required a move to a long term care facility. He declined very quickly when he was away from people he knew and the familiarity of his surroundings. His story motivated Community Living Dufferin to start providing supportive services and resources in order to have people stay in their home at their end of life.

Amanda – “Ministry of Presence”

Amanda discusses how being present with someone can be helpful.

Cale – Celebrate the life

Cale talks about sacred fire, grief and celebrating the life

Jessica M – Finding Hope

Jessica shares memories of her brothers birthday which was just before her mothers death and how they all found hope

Jean – Be good to yourself

Jean shares about support and not being hard on yourself

Jim – Police culture and grief

Jim talks about how grief is a natural part of life, but it can be especially difficult to deal with when you’re in the police culture. There’s a lot of pressure to bottle up your emotions and not show weakness, but that’s not healthy. It’s important to find healthy ways to cope with your grief, whether it’s talking to a therapist, joining a support group, or simply spending time with loved ones. You’re not alone, and there are people who care about you and want to help.

Jim – Supporting someone in crisis

Jim talks about supporting someone in crisis and how being there for them can help. That may mean answering the phone at 2am, taking them to the doctor’s appointment, and checking tup on them. It’s not easy, but it’s the right thing to do. He was fortunate to have a friend who did this for him, and is still grateful for their support. If you know someone who is struggling, don’t be afraid to step up. It could make all the difference.