Grief and Trauma

When Death Feels like a Thief

August 24, 2022

In the heart of my grief, at my frailest, all I could see was what was no more. I grieved all that was stolen from me by death; love, security and even my very self. Had I known the value of having every pocket of who I was, picked bare by grief, I would not have fought so hard to hold onto it all.

Blog Post / Death and Grief During a Pandemic / Death By Overdose / Death During Service / Death of A Loved One / Grief and Trauma / I Am A Griever / Living with Dying / Perinatal / Suicide

Krista – “Changes”

November 11, 2019

Krista discussed what has changed since her son’s overdose. Krista continues to grieve the death of her son from opioid overdose.

Death By Overdose / Death of a Child / Grief and Trauma / Video

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

Collective/Community Grief / Death By Overdose / Grief and Trauma / Supporting Others / Video

Rev. Sky – “What is grief?”

December 10, 2018

Rev. Sky talks about the universality of grief and how people grieve differently.

Bereavement Professionals' Insights / Grief and Trauma / Video

Christian – “Overdose Death”

October 8, 2019

Christian talks about an overdose death not defining who that person was.

Bereavement Professionals' Insights / Death By Overdose / Grief and Trauma / Video

Krista – “How a counsellor helps”

November 11, 2019

Krista explains how a grief counsellor has helped.

Death By Overdose / Death of a Child / Grief and Trauma / Video

Bryan – Anticipation

October 30, 2021

Bryan discusses the experience of having his father go through a coma and ultimately dying from gun violence

Death of a Parent / Grief and Trauma / Video

Brenda and Dale – “Returning to Work”

December 17, 2018

Brenda and Dale discuss their experiences going back to work. They continue to grieve the death of their son by suicide.

Grief and Trauma / Suicide / Video

Donna B – “Death of a Child and a Soldier”

September 26, 2019

Donna talks about losing her son and the military bond. Donna continues to grieve the death her son during service in Afghanistan.

Death During Service / Death of a Child / Grief and Trauma / Video

Cheryl and Mike – “Getting through it”

December 16, 2018

Cheryl and Mike talk about self care and relationships as they move forward. They continue to grieve the death their daughter in a car accident.

Death of a Child / Grief and Trauma / Video

Doug – “Birthdays”

December 16, 2018

Doug discusses time, pity and sharing with others. Doug continues to grieve the death of bis daughter in a car accident.

Death of a Child / Grief and Trauma / Video

Caitlin – “My Story”

December 17, 2018

Caitlin shares about the loss of her sister and how she copes with missing her. Caitlin continues to grieve the death of her sister in a car accident

Death of A Loved One / Death of a Sibling / Grief and Trauma / My Story Video / Video