Death of a Parent

Sam – Depression

Sam who lost his father, uncle and cousin talks about depression and being self aware

Rebecca -Absurdity

Rebecca talks about the death of her father and how things can seem real unreal, absurd when in grief

Amber -Helping someone who is grieving

Amber talks about how her grief has helped her learn how support other people in grief.

Lyss – Seasonal Reminders

Lyss seasonal reminders and her mother dying at New Years

Lyss – Therapy and the right fit

Lyss talks about therapy and finding the right fit

Adam – Advice

Adam shares his advice about losing and remembering a loved one

KIm – Planning a funeral in the pandemic

Kim explains the ups and downs of planning a funeral during the pandemic

Amber -Grieving as a teenager

Amber discusses the challenges of going through grief as a teen

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 – Planning a celebration of life during COVID

Karyn and Aidan discuss creating a celebrating of life during the pandemic

Mary S – Dogs

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

The First Fathers’ Day Without Dad

When you lose a person in the generation before you, you begin to think about what they meant to you. When you lose a parent, you think about all they meant, and you hoped you either lived up to the best of yourself, or in some cases where the parenting was not as instructive or kind, you hope you’ve raised yourself beyond difficult circumstances.