I Am A Griever

Joyce – Mothers supporting mothers in grief

Joyce talks about the value of a support network of other mothers who have lost

Grief & Ice Cream

When my wife of 18 years died in 2016, I became a single father missing the love of my life, and also had to learn how to raise two girls (13-17 at the time) on my own. I remember a conversation I had with my mother-in-law and oldest daughter that began as reminiscing over a person who became a lost love to all of us. We all talked about different aspects of my wife but shortly, it transformed into a “who meant more to her” fest.

Betsy – You can’t know until you know

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

Joyce – A favorite memory with music

Joyce tells a story about her son supporting her and the power of music

Tips for Grieving During the Holidays

The holidays can bring up a lot of feelings, especially when you’re grieving the loss of a loved one. Whether it’s the first holiday season without someone, the holidays mark a time where someone you love died, or it’s just hard to be around celebration when you’re not feeling celebratory, December can feel heavy.

These are a few tips for grieving during the holidays.

John – What I have learned

John explains how he has changed since his wife died and now looking back what he would say to his self right after his loss

Kate – Triggers

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

Jessica M – Legacy

Jessica explains legacy and gives examples including her own.

Kate – Things I do that help

Kate talks about how art, hiking and visiting the cemetery can be very therapeutic

John – Foggy Brain

John discusses how difficult it is to concentrate after loss

Quiet Hope: Healing as a Nurse, Mourning as a Mom

By: Yhaimar Barile I’m a nurse. I’m a writer. And I’m a mom who lost her son. Last year, shortly before his eighteenth birthday, my son Gabriel died unexpectedly. Everything changed after that. Life split into a clear “before” and “after.” The world around me kept moving, but mine stopped. Nothing looked or felt the…

Kate – My story

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