Death of a Parent

Amber – Grieving at the age of 17

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

Learning from Grief

Grief is weird. Odd start, I know, but that was the sentence I used a lot whenever someone asked me how I was. It was never a constant feeling; it changed day to day. And still does. It’s the full gambit of emotions from sadness to anger to guilt and, though dark, even humour found its way in.

Hope – Camp for grief

Hope talks about the benefits of grief camp for her and her twin sister

Karyn and Aidan – Humour

Karyn and Aidan talk about how they use humour as a connection and a coping tool

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

Lyss – Support, Family, and Friends

Lyss discusses the long process of her mother dying, miscarriages and support from family and friends

Lisa -Advice to grievers

Lisa explains her thoughts about how to help someone in grief

Jessica M – The value of talking about grief

Jessica talks about living in North America and the fear many people have about talking about grief but that it is very important to talk. It makes us feel less alone and helps us move through our grief. It’s also how you can keep your lost one alive.

Sam – Men in grief

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

Mary S – Dogs

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

Karyn and Aidan – The what if game and guilt

Karyn and Aidan explain how they have dealt with guilt

Jessica M – Legacy

Jessica explains legacy and gives examples including her own.