Death of a Parent

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Lyss – Therapy and the right fit

Lyss talks about therapy and finding the right fit

Amber – Grieving at the age of 17

Amber disucss what it’s like to be a teen when a parent dies

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

Antoinetta – Story

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

Craig – Resilience in the Face of Adversity

Craig how he overcame a series of challenges, including the loss of his marriage, his job, and his home. He talks about how he found the strength to keep going and how he learned to be more resilient.

Bryan – Mom

Bryan gives his mother credit for how well she raised her two sons after her husband was murdered

Keith – “Grief at any age”

Keith discusses grief and age.

Lyss – Seasonal Reminders

Lyss seasonal reminders and her mother dying at New Years

Mary S – Dogs

Mary talks about how special dogs are and how much they helped her grief