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Sam – Prostate Cancer

September 9, 2020

Sam talks about prostate cancer and losing his father and uncle to it

Death of a Parent / Video

Karyn and Aidan – Our story 2

February 21, 2022

Karyn and Aidan – Aidan tells the story leading up to John’s death during the pandemic

Death and Grief During a Pandemic / Death of a Parent / Death of a Partner / My Story Video / Video

Rev. Sky – “Retraumatization”

December 10, 2018

Rev. Sky discusses trauma and re-experiencing the initial emotion had at the beginning of a loss.

Bereavement Professionals' Insights / Grief and Trauma / Video

Krista – “Grief counselling helps”

November 11, 2019

Krista talks about how a listening ear has helped her. Krista continues to grieve the death of her son from opioid overdose.

Death By Overdose / Death of a Child / Grief and Trauma / Video

Antoinetta – Things that are hard about school

January 26, 2023

Antoinetta shares about the challenges she faced when returning to school after her father died

Death of a Parent / Video

Sam – How grief changes

September 9, 2020

Sam who lost his father, uncle and cousin talks about time and grief

Death of a Parent / Video

Cara – Intellectual disabilities, sharing and expressing about grief

November 6, 2022

Cara discusses how it’s very important that people living with intellectual disabilities have the opportunity to not only know about the information about the person being ill and dying and having the choice and opportunity to go to after death rituals. It’s also really important that they get the opportunity to share their story in whatever way they communicate. This can be verbally through sign language, through communication books, art, music, going for walks, being in nature

Bereavement Professionals' Insights / Video

Jane – My Story

March 30, 2022

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.

Death and Grief During a Pandemic / Death of a Grandparent / Death of A Loved One / Video

Jim – Preparation

June 13, 2023

Jim shares here is no way to truly prepare for the experiences that you will see as a police officer. You can read about it, talk to veteran officers, and even watch videos, but until you are personally involved in something, you will never know how it will affect you. The best way to deal with the challenges of being a police officer is to expect the unexpected and to be prepared to handle anything that comes your way. Remember, you are not alone. There are many resources available to help you cope with the stress of the job, and there are many other officers who understand what you are going through. If you are considering a career in law enforcement, be sure to do your research and talk to as many people as you can before you make your decision

First Responders / I Am A Griever / Video

Kara – “Hearing it in my mind”

December 17, 2018

Kara discusses how she hears the strength of her relationship in her mind. Kara continues to grieve the death of her partner.

Death of a Partner / Video

Maureen – Holiday Traditions

December 21, 2020

Maureen talks about anticipating a holiday and considering honouring a loved one

Bereavement Professionals' Insights / Video

Bryan – This Is Why

October 30, 2021

Bryan shares about his new website “This is why”a creative form, for blog stories for grievers to express themselves and for readers to connect

Death of a Parent / Grief and Trauma / Video