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Kara – “Hearing it in my mind”

Kara discusses how she hears the strength of her relationship in her mind. Kara continues to grieve the death of her partner.

Keith – “Disenfranchised Grief”

Keith describes disenfranchised grief.

Zoreena – Tribute

Zoreena talks about tributes, family, pulling together and not being able to have a funeral

Jacqueline – Where to store art works

Jacqueline explains how art can be like journal entries that you would keep private

Maureen – Compounded grief during a pandemic

Maureen discusses how grief can be compounded during a pandemic

Kara – “Going on alone”

Kara talks about how you change. Kara continues to grieve the death of her partner.

Rev. Sky – “Yearning”

Rev. Sky discusses yearning and how it’s OK to feel those emotions.

Jim – When should you seek help

Jim talks about when you should seek help for mental health. How it can be difficult to ask for help, especially for men and for people in certain professions, such as law enforcement and the military. But if you are struggling, it is important to reach out for support

Clare – “Talking About Grief”

Clare talks about her experiences with grief. Clare continues to grieve the death of her father.

Marija – Acknowledging feelings

Marija talks about our tools for coping

Karyn and Aidan – Support.

Karyn and Aidan discuss how much the support they received helped

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.