Death of A Loved One

Adrianna – Finding out my brother had died by suicide

Adrianna relates how she heard about her brother’s suicide

Jeff – “Talking About Grief”

Jeff outlines the story of losing his mother to cancer and the difficulty he experienced when he struggled to acknowledge his grief after her death.

Kate – Triggers

Kate discusses how she deals with her emotions when something triggers her grief

Kim – It’s different during a pandemic

Kim talks about how the pandemic influenced how they were able to deal with her Mum’s death

Kate – Advice to my younger self

Kate explains things being authentic and honest to herself has been very valuable

Karyn and Aidan – The what if game and guilt

Karyn and Aidan explain how they have dealt with guilt

Doug M – “Planning for Death”

Doug talks about how planning for a funeral and life after his wife’s death was helpful. Doug continues to grieve the death of his first wife.

Bryan – Helping Others

Bryan explains how his experience with grief has helped him help others and why it’s so important for him.

Kate – Time to process

Kate shares about time and processing her grief especially during COVID

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 – “Why get counseling”

Cheryl and Mike talk about the benefits of counselling. They continue to grieve the death their daughter in a car accident.

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.