Death of a Parent

Death of a Parent Playlists

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Death of a Parent - Related Videos

Bryan – Empathy for others

Bryan talks about how losing his father to gun violence was difficult and how taking things day by day helped him get through many difficult times. Now he wants to help children who are going through something similar to what he did. Things will get better and there is always a light at the end of the tunnel

Lisa – Music and her connection with her father

Lisa talks about the gratitude she has for reconnecting with her father before he died and how much music was a connection for them

Bryan – Vulnerability

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

Antoinetta – Story

Antoinetta tells her story of grief and her father getting lung cancer

Adam – Crying and singing

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Adam talks about how crying and singing helps him cope even at the cemetary

Matt – My Story

Matt tells how he found his birth mother and then lost her.

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 – Keeping Dad’s memory alive

Amber tells how she set up a Dad adventure day to keep the memory of her father alive for her kids and husband

Jackie – Expressive arts can help when grief is confusing

Jackie talks about how working with an artist therapist helped her after her sister and mother died

Kim – Self care

Kim talks about looking after yourself and how much it helps. In particular be kind to yourself