I Am A Griever

Lyss – Holding Space

Lyss discusses holding space, feeling the feelings and the things her Mom missed by dying at 47.

Betsy – You can’t know until you know

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

Jim – Triggers

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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

John – The power of journaling

John shares how journaling has helped him so much

Lyss – Seasonal Reminders

Lyss seasonal reminders and her mother dying at New Years

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.

Adam – Crying and singing

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Adam talks about how crying and singing helps him cope even at the cemetary

Scott – Music and grief

Scott discusses the relationship between music and grief

John – Dating again

John talks about being asked by his daughters if he would ever date again

Scott – Music that can transport you somewhere else

Scott explains his thoughts about the emotional connection of music and how it can transport you

Grief Busting Zine [Downloadable!]

This zine is designed by mental health professionals and contains information about grief, different types of grief we may experience, gentle reminders on how to move through grief, as well as tips for those who may be supporting someone in their life who is grieving.

Kate – Stigma

Kate discusses how difficult the stigma is to deal with