Death of a Parent

Death of a Parent Playlists

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Death of a Parent - Related Videos

Matt – Adoption and grief

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

Hope – My Story

Hope tells the story of her father’s death and how it affected her and her family

Karyn and Aidan – Grief changes

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

Lisa -Advice to grievers

Lisa explains her thoughts about how to help someone in grief

Matt – Crying

Matt talks about men and crying. Matt continues to grieve the death of his birth mother.

Weaving the Tapestry of Love

Learning to become a better person is a wonderful consequence of being in a loving relationship with someone; you’re present in ways that help them grow into their best self. It’s an organic process you flow with on a journey we map out with intention, though in reality, it remains unknowable. That is why a…

Lyss – Therapy and the right fit

Lyss talks about therapy and finding the right fit

Katie – Getting stronger

Katie talks losing her mother when she was young and how the experience helped her when she lost her Dad

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.

Karyn and Aidan – Our story

Karyn and Aidan – Karyn tells the story leading up to John’s death during the pandemic