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Bryan – Anticipation

Bryan discusses the experience of having his father go through a coma and ultimately dying from gun violence

Jessica M – Continuing Bonds

Jessica talks about the values of continuing bonds and connections with people who are not here anymore. She gives some examples of things that have made her more connected to her Mom.

Bryan – Helping Others

Bryan explains how his experience with grief has helped him help others and why it’s so important for him.

Adam – Advice

Adam shares his advice about losing and remembering a loved one

Adam – Story 2

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

Amanda – “It’s a gift to love someone”

Amanda talks about grief and it’s connection to love.

Angie – Preparing for Grief on the Job

Angie explains her thoughts on fitting in and doing the right thing

John – Dating again

John talks about being asked by his daughters if he would ever date again

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

Kristal – Drug Poisoning During Pandemic Stigma

Kristal discusses how the pandemic has created additional stigma surrounding those who use drugs. She dissuses how it seems like some losses are treated as more deserving of being mourned than others. Many people have had to grieve privately instead of publically within a community. She touches on the state of the public health system during the pandemic.

Kara – Starting a grief journey again

Kara explains how Covid-19 has made her have to relearn tools to help in her grief. The pandemic changed the way Kara continued to grieve the loss of her partner.

Craig – Resilience in the Face of Adversity

Craig how he overcame a series of challenges, including the loss of his marriage, his job, and his home. He talks about how he found the strength to keep going and how he learned to be more resilient.