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Maureen – Isolated in a nursing home

Maureen talks about her father-in-law isolated and palliative during the pandemic

Donna B – “Death of a Child and a Soldier”

Donna talks about losing her son and the military bond. Donna continues to grieve the death her son during service in Afghanistan.

Nicole – Pandemic’s Effect on Safe Spaces and Mental Health Access

Nicole discusses how the pandemic affected access to safe spaces and shelters for those living rough and living with addiction.

Cara – Grief and intellectual disabilities is a topic that needs to “get out there”

Cara shares some information from a participant in her research on intellectual disabilities and the bereaved. A person with an intellectual disability said… “Grief: It’s a topic that needs to get out there” Grief is something that so many people are hesitant to talk about, to display, to show, because there’s so many social rules around how we grieve. This is particularily challenging for the intellectually disabled.

Keith – “Timeframe for grief”

Keith explains it is never too late to grieve and there is no timeline.

Russell – “Supporting each other”

Russell discusses how he is adjusting to the new normal. Russell continues to grieve the perinatal death of his son.

Cale – Grief/music and his community

Cale discusses musicallity, community and grief.

Madelyn – Grieving process as a 2nd generation Canadian

Madelyn talks about being a 2nd generation Canadian, some things she has learend working in palliative care as a music therapist

Maureen – Compounded grief during a pandemic

Maureen discusses how grief can be compounded during a pandemic

Kim – Support at the hospital

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

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

Keith – “Knowing what to say”

Keith gives practical advice about helping someone in grief.