Death of a Parent

Zoreena – My Story

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

Zoreena – Tribute

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

Mary S – My story (long)

Mary tells the story of her life with her husband, his death and then the loss of both of her parents

Keith – “Grief at any age”

Keith discusses grief and age.

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

Hope – Going back to school

Hope talks about the shift she felt when she went back to school after her father’s death.

Jackie – Finger painting and grief

Jackie discusses how finger painting help her with her feelings while she was grieving the loss of her mother and sister

Amber – Talking to your kids about death

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

Kim – You can get through this

Kim talks about the difference between her Dad and her Mum’s death

Lyss – My Story

Lyss talks about being 16 and her Mom dying from cancer. The second part of her story is about miscarriages

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.

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.