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Kristal – Grieving the Whole Person

Kristal discusses the importance of recognizing and grieving the entire person who was lost – not just who they were before they had been using drugs.

Holly – The symbolic nature of death

Holly discusses doing art, the symbolic nature of urns and the denial of death

Amanda – “Hospice”

Amanda talks about the comfort zone in palliative care.

Lynda – “Same storm different boat”

Lynda discusses how grief is universal yet unique to everyone

Amber – Talking about death

Amber explains why it’s so important to talk about grief and her kids

Amber – Support

Amber talks about following through on offers of support

Susan – “The process is interesting”

Susan talks about her role in the process of dying.

Christian – “Remembering together in a meaningful way”

Christian discusses the power of memories.

Rev. Sky – “The grief tunnel”

Rev. Sky talks about going forward and growing in the grief process.

Chantal – Graphic novels and art therapy

Chantal defines what a graphic novel is and how words mix with imagery like a dance

Caileigh – Advice to my younger self about grief

Caileigh talks about things that you can do to balance out feelings that it’s okay to experience all of the big feelings that you have, to find joy in little moments, and to find ways that you can cope with those big feelings.

Susan – “Bearing Witness”

Susan discusses why it’s OK to talk about death and how you want to die.