I Am A Griever

Saved by a Unicorn: How I Found the Positive in Grief, One Stitch at a Time

May 16, 2023

Looking back, I had no idea how to even continue to live. A simple attempt at something therapeutic sent the negative bereavement energy into a positive direction. It made me realize my strengths, at a time when I felt I had none at all. It provided a space where I am now better able to manage grief when it hits.

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Adam – Things that are OK to do

December 21, 2022

Adam talks about things he does to cope with grief like singing and crying

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Kate – My story

March 11, 2023

Kate tells her story of being away when her brother died of an opioid overdose

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Betsy – You can’t know until you know

January 26, 2023

Betsy talks about support and what really helps when one is in grief

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Adam – Advice

December 21, 2022

Adam shares his advice about losing and remembering a loved one

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Kate – Trust and listening

March 11, 2023

Kate – explains how having someone you trust is super important so that you can have a space space to go to

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John – The power of journaling

February 23, 2023

John shares how journaling has helped him so much

Death of A Loved One / Death of a Partner / I Am A Griever / Supporting Others / Video

Pet Loss: When People Fall Silent

April 21, 2024

A few days after the birth of my younger brother, my father was taking the dog he and my mother adopted from the humane society, along with my twin and I, to the veterinarian. Years later, my father would share how many times he wiped his eyes on the car ride there. Yoda shared 16…

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Joyce – When you are a mother who loses a child

April 23, 2023

Joyce shares about how she has felt as a mother who lost a child

Death of a Child / Death of A Loved One / I Am A Griever / Video

Craig – My Cumulative Grief

August 2, 2023

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.

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Jim – Triggers

June 13, 2023

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Jim discusses triggers, how to recognize them and develop coping mechanisms to help deal with the strong emotions that they can cause

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Jim – Preparation

June 13, 2023

Jim shares here is no way to truly prepare for the experiences that you will see as a police officer. You can read about it, talk to veteran officers, and even watch videos, but until you are personally involved in something, you will never know how it will affect you. The best way to deal with the challenges of being a police officer is to expect the unexpected and to be prepared to handle anything that comes your way. Remember, you are not alone. There are many resources available to help you cope with the stress of the job, and there are many other officers who understand what you are going through. If you are considering a career in law enforcement, be sure to do your research and talk to as many people as you can before you make your decision

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