Death and Grief During a Pandemic

Kim – Checking in is very important

Kim explains why it is so important to check in and keep in touch with people who have lost

Jean – Coping

Jean shares how coping can be complicated

Nicole – Power of Speaking About Lost Ones

Nicole discusses the importance of sharing memories of those lost to drug poisoning and speaking their names.

Sunny- Processing Different Losses During the Pandemic

What I know about grief

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.

What Does Grief Support Look Like?

When we experience significant, on-going symptoms of grief that interfere with our adjustment to the reality of our loss, it can be time to seek professional help. It can be difficult to know where to find help and what grief support options are available.

Michele – My Story

MIchele talks about her multiple losses starting from when she was very young

Jean – Traditions and grief

Jean discusses belief systems and traditions

Karyn and Aidan – Humour

Karyn and Aidan talk about how they use humour as a connection and a coping tool

Andrea – Grieving during a pandemic

Andrea discusses the challenges of grieving during a pandemic

Jean – It’s all about love

Jean talks about losing her husband to a heart attack on valentines day

Lynda – “Same storm different boat”

Lynda discusses how grief is universal yet unique to everyone