Death and Grief During a Pandemic

Karyn and Aidan – Support.

Karyn and Aidan discuss how much the support they received helped

Marija – Grieving Situational Losses in a Pandemic

Marija talks about feelings associated with grief and Covid

Jane – My Story

Jane shares her story about losing two of her grandparents just before the pandemic and the ways the pandemic has impacted her ability to process grief.

Jean – My Story

Jean talks about isolation and grieving during a pandemic

When Death Feels like a Thief

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.

Maureen – “Permission to mourn”

Maureen explains about grief being valid and how important it is to look after yourself.

Maureen – Palliative during the pandemic

Maureen lost her father in law 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.

Jane – Connection, place, and grief

Jane talks about the difference between living alone in Toronto while grieving during the pandemic compared to her experience once she moved closer to her family in Northumberland.

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.

Kim – Some cry some don’t

Kim discusses how tough COVID made the hospital experience and the support she received

Jane – Grief and yoga

Jane shares about the impact yoga, and moving her body in general, on her mental health while she processes grief.