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Valmy – Checking in on someone is good

Valmy explains how helpful it is to check in on someone who is grieving

John Martin – Recognize What Your Loss Means For You Now And In The Future

John discusses what comes next after initial shock

Krista – “Mental illness and self medicating”

Krista talks about mental health and self medicating. Krista continues to grieve the death of her son from opioid overdose.

Scott – Music that can transport you somewhere else

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

Keith – “We need one another”

Keith talks about the importance of story, understanding our journey and how we are connected.

Janice – “Grief is a response to loss”

Janice discusses waves of grief and how important it is to go with it.

Hope – Benefits of child-centred grief programs

Hope discusses hope grief camp gave her and her family a place to feel normal

Keith – “Disenfranchised Grief”

Keith describes disenfranchised grief.

Zoreena – Burnout and counseling

Zoreena talks about her father’s decline in a nursing home during COVID

Craig – My Cumulative Grief

Craig shares his story of experiencing a series of significant losses over the course of two years. He talks about the shock, grief, and uncertainty he felt during this time, and how he coped with the accumulation of loss.Craig’s story is a reminder that grief is a normal and natural response to loss, but it can be overwhelming when it comes in waves. If you are experiencing grief, it is important to reach out for support from friends, family, or a therapist. There is no right or wrong way to grieve, and everyone experiences it differently. The important thing is to be patient with yourself and to allow yourself to feel your emotions.

Joyce – My Story

Joyce shares her story about the sudden death of her son in an accident and how she has coped by helping others in need

Shannon – Hope for Healing

Shannon shares about losing her husband to suicide, her parents and her father-in-law. She felt broken and to be able to take care of her kids and her self seemed overwhelming. It took someone telling her that you can heal from trauma to give her hope for healing.