Death of A Loved One

Jean – My own grief and being a professional counsellor

Jean shares about being a counselor and going through her own grief

Krista – “Range of emotions”

Krista talks about the journey towards acceptance.

Kim – Self care

Kim talks about looking after yourself and how much it helps. In particular be kind to yourself

The ties that bind; grieving the loss of a sibling

When my three brothers and I were growing up and the proverbial hit the fan, Mum would often say, in a bid to keep her brood calm, ‘Well, at least we are all still here.’ She reminded me of this affectionate saying only very recently. I can still recall how I felt as a child…

Antoinetta – Story

Antoinetta tells her story of grief and her father getting lung cancer

Kim – You can get through this

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

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

Cheryl and Mike – “Getting help”

Mike and Cheryl talk about their surviving daughter and getting help. They continue to grieve the death their daughter in a car accident.

Holly – Singing in the last days

Holly talks about her partner’s pancreatic cancer diagnosis, the pandemic, their decisions, faith and how singing

Adam – Story 1

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

Krista – “Being uncomfortable”

Krista talks about taking risks. Krista continues to grieve the death of her son from opioid overdose.

Kim – Some cry some don’t

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