Helping Others Help You Through Grief

What I know about grief

May 29, 2022

The following are some things I know to be true about grief for me, based on my lived experience. Some of them may resonate with you as well. Grief is unique to the people experiencing it in each moment, so please take whatever makes sense to you from this share and leave whatever doesn’t.

Sarah K – Supporting someone in grief

February 8, 2022

Sarah gives her thoughts on how many things there are you can domto support someone in grief and how to be proactive

Tenille Campbell- “We Matter Campaign”

December 17, 2018

Tenille discusses her loss and how writing helps with her hurt.

Bryan – The Three Fs

October 30, 2021

Bryan talks about the three cornerstones that he lives by …three f’s and how they support him in living a hopeful and positive life

Sarah K – Talking about the cause of death

February 8, 2022

Sarah talks about husbands death to a heroin overdose and stigmatized death.

Grief and Disability: Carrie’s Story

September 20, 2022

It has become clear to me over time that we have much work to do to ensure the delivery of disability-sensitive grief literacy and grief support. In March of 2022 my proposal for four 1-hour sessions was approved, we provided the program for 20 participants. My heart was full in each session.

My heart remains full of hope that conversations, education, and expertise about disability sensitive end of life care and grief support will gain momentum as more and more people join in on this vital conversation.

Brenda and Dale – “David’s Room”

December 17, 2018

Brenda and Dale discuss their process of dealing with their son’s room. They continue to grieve the death of their son by suicide.

Krista – “Opioids and Mental Illness”

December 4, 2019

Krista talks about opioids and mental health. Krista continues to grieve the death of her son from opioid overdose.

Rev. Sky – “Youth alert”

December 10, 2018

Rev. Sky talks about youth and when it’s time to reach out for support.

Donna B – “Tools for a year of firsts”

October 1, 2019

Donna discusses how to look after yourself. Donna continues to grieve the death her son during service in Afghanistan.

Birthdays, Anniversaries, and Other Special Days

September 15, 2022

When we are grieving, some days are more difficult than others. Grief comes in waves like the sea and can feel like an intertwining labyrinth of emotions. Birthdays, anniversaries, and special dates that are associated with our loved one who has died can contribute to more emotionally intense days which can be worsened through the anticipation and “what ifs” of the upcoming day. These difficult days can leave us feeling defeated and it can almost feel like we’ve taken two steps backward in our grieving process, but grief does not have a timeline, and these feelings of setbacks are opportunities for healing.