Death of a Parent

Karyn and Aidan – Hospital and the COVID restrictions

Karyn and Aidan talk about the challenges of the restrictions and the impact of COVID patients on John’s care

Karyn and Aidan – Grief changes

Karyn and Aidan talk about how grief changes, coping, strength, crying, talking, comfort and support

Matt – Wisdom to pass on

Matt offers advice to his younger self about grief. Matt continues to grieve the death of his birth mother.

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

Bryan – Vulnerability

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

Antoinetta – Things that help when struggling

Antoinetta talks about the first time she learned that it was ok that she was grieving and how to unpack all her feelings

Adam – Things that are OK to do

Adam talks about things he does to cope with grief like singing and crying

Lisa – How to support someone in grief

Lisa shares what was helpful from other people when she was grieving

Sam – Men in grief

Sam who lost his father, uncle and cousin talks about men and grief

Adam – Story 1

Adam shares about losing his Mom and the many wonderful things he remembers

Amber – Talking about death

Amber explains why it’s so important to talk about grief and her kids

Jessica M – My Story

Jessica talks about losing her grandfather at 14 when her mother was terminal, her mother and aunt died when she was 15. She felt alone until she found a peer support group