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Adam – Story 1

Adam shares about losing his Mom and the many wonderful things he remembers

Lynda – ‘Pandemic and triggers”

Lynda discusses how hard it is during the pandemic to avoid triggers

Susan – “Death and Grief Phobia”

Susan discusses dealing with the process of dying and grieving.

Madelyn – Holding space

Madelyn explains how holding space can help anyone in grief

Lynda – “Old age home and guilt”

Lynda discusses how hard it is during the pandemic to have a loved on in an old age home

Andrea – Loneliness and support

Andrea talks about how tough it is to be alone and how her friends and family have come through for her

Adam – Story 2

Adam discusses his busy life and how he has coped after losing his mother

Katie – My Story

Katie shares about her story and losing her Dad to cancer during COVID

Zoreena – Passing on kindness

Zoreena talks about wakes, funerals, COVID and the importance of kindness

Jim – Significant incidents

Jim discusses being involved in a significant incident and how it’s normal to feel overwhelmed and ruminate over it. You may even start to drink or use drugs to cope. But it’s important to remember that you’re not alone. Many police officers have been through similar experiences. And there are resources available to help you get through this.One of the best things you can do is talk to a trusted friend or colleague. They can offer support and understanding. You can also seek professional help from a therapist or counselor. They can help you to process your experience and develop healthy coping mechanisms. It’s also important to remember that you can’t change the past. But you can learn from it. And you can move on. Don’t let one incident define you. You are a strong and capable person. And you will get through this.

Jaylene Delorme-Buggins – “We Matter Campaign”

Jaylene talks about addiction, abuse, loss and how she turned her life around.

Sarah K – Grieving during a pandemic

Sarah discusses how the pandemic has pulled back the curtain on grief