Death of a Parent

Death of a Parent Playlists

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Death of a Parent - Related Videos

Mourning a Man I Never Knew

This spring, I turned fifty-four. I have now outlived the father I never knew: my biological father. It’s been almost twenty-three years since we spoke; eighteen years since I learned of his death. I’m still dealing with the strange grief of his loss.

Keith – “My story”

Keith tells his story and why he became a counsellor.

Bryan – Vulnerability

Bryan talks about things are not always OK and that’s OK and things are going to get better

Amber -Helping someone who is grieving

Amber talks about how her grief has helped her learn how support other people in grief.

Kim – Facebook and connecting

Kim – discussses our need to connect and how Facebook was useful after her Mum’s death

Matt – Adoption and grief

Matt talks about how adoption and grief have similarities. Matt continues to grieve the death of his birth mother.

Karyn and Aidan – Challenges with COVID restrictions

Karyn and Aidan discuss the COVID restrictions on visitations and how they managed

Mary S – Coping with multiple loss

Mary explains the challenges of dealing with the death of her partner and then her parents

Amber – Talking about death

Amber explains why it’s so important to talk about grief and her kids

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.