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Christian – My process in grieving

Christian explains his grieving process and how it’s important to let people in, the power of community, and having a team that makes him feel loved and cared for

Scott – Music that can transport you somewhere else

Scott explains his thoughts about the emotional connection of music and how it can transport you

Maureen – “Trust yourself”

Maureen talks about finding your own way in your healing process.

Cara – Intellectual disabilities and advance planning

Cara explains that people living with intellectual disabilities are growing to older ages, much like the rest of the population. And as folks are aging what we’re seeing is the need for families more so than ever, to do some advanced planning for who will take over any caregiving decision making or where that person may live, what sort of support they may need and what that’s going to look like after the parents or the guardians die so that this doesn’t become a crisis situation.

Christian – Supporting people who may die

Christian talks about going from zero overdoses to 50 in a matter of months and how to help people who may die

Joyce – Beliefs

Joyce talks about her belief system after her son died

Maureen – Palliative during the pandemic

Maureen lost her father in law during the pandemic

Kim – Some cry some don’t

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

Donna – “Grief in conversation”

Donna discusses language and talking about grief.

Rev. Sky – “Sharing”

Rev. Sky explains how sharing helps you heal.

Christian – “Overdose Death”

Christian talks about an overdose death not defining who that person was.

Craig – There is No Right Way to Grieve

Craig talks about his experience with grief and how there is no right or wrong way to grieve. He shares his thoughts on how to allow yourself to do what you need to do to heal, even if it doesn’t seem like “self-care.” This video is a reminder that everyone grieves differently and that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to healing.