Death of a Parent

Cheryl and Mike – “Their Story”

Cheryl and Mike discuss losing more than one family member. They continue to grieve Cheryl’s father and the death their daughter in a car accident.

Jessica M – Legacy

Jessica explains legacy and gives examples including her own.

Adam – Story 2

Adam discusses his busy life and how he has coped after losing his mother

Katie – Reminders in nature

Katie talks about crying privately and how nature can help. Cardinals remind her of her father

Kim – Support at the hospital

Kim discusses how tough COVID made the hospital experience and the support she received

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 – Going forward

Karyn and Aidan talk about Aidan’s wedding after John died and how they continue to cope

Lisa – What I do with my music

Lisa discusses what she does with the songs she writes and how they work for her when she needs to tap into a safe space

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.

Zoreena – Tribute

Zoreena talks about tributes, family, pulling together and not being able to have a funeral

Matt – Telling my young son

Matt describes the death of his birth mother to his young son.

Zoreena – My Story

Zoreena talks about COVID and the loss of her father and a cousin