Supporting Others

John Martin – Coping with grief part 2

John talks gives some pointers to help cope with loss

Matt – Telling my young son

Matt describes the death of his birth mother to his young son.

Michele – Normalizing conversations around death dying grief and loss

Michele discusses grief literacy, the importance of talking and that dying is a part of life

Jessica M – The value of talking about grief

Jessica talks about living in North America and the fear many people have about talking about grief but that it is very important to talk. It makes us feel less alone and helps us move through our grief. It’s also how you can keep your lost one alive.

Nicole – Grieving as a community

Nicole discusses the power of grieving together as a community. Finding connection and trust.

Coping with Guilt in Grief Playlist

Listen to the thoughts and insights of people and families living with grief.

Karyn and Aidan – Support from others

Karyn and Aidan discuss how family, friends, and people they didn’t know in the community supported them.Talking, meals, dog walking are among the things that made a huge difference.

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.

Grief, Breastfeeding, and Care

In this essay, I share a bit about my story of grief and breastfeeding. I also share some thoughts about the cultural grief some people are carrying about the lack of support afforded to lactating families whose goal it is to feed their baby from their body. I use some gendered language throughout this essay…

There One Day and Gone the Next : Art Therapy and Grief

This blog post contains information about using art therapy to process grief, including specific examples.

Kate – Advice to my younger self

Kate explains things being authentic and honest to herself has been very valuable

Amber -Helping someone who is grieving

Amber talks about how her grief has helped her learn how support other people in grief.