Death of a Parent

Death of a Parent Playlists

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Death of a Parent - Related Videos

Amber – My Story

Amber talks about the traumatic death of her father in an explosion and being 17

Logan – Songwriting and grief

Logan – Songwriting and grief

Logan explains how a song about his father helped

Karyn and Aidan – Grief changes

Karyn and Aidan talk about how grief changes, coping, strength, crying, talking, comfort and support

Jeff – “Change”

Jeff reflects on the ebb and flow of grief during the healing process. Jeff continues to grieve the death of his mother.

Sam – Men in grief

Sam who lost his father, uncle and cousin talks about men and grief

Rebecca – Humour and grief

Rebecca talks about how she and her father used humour as a strategy during his illness and after he died

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.

Amber – Talking to your kids about death

Amber talks about how important it is to talk about grief, especially with kids

Jessica M – Legacy

Jessica explains legacy and gives examples including her own.

Jessica’s Reflections as an Adult Grieving Child

Parents or trusted adults are people children often turn to for support, but my circle of trusted adults was shrinking. My peers were focused on what to wear on civvies day (a day where we didn’t have to wear a uniform), while I was focused on just surviving.