Losses for families

Some of the situations that lead to feelings of loss or grief by families of CAF and RCMP Veterans:

  • Losing community and connections due to postings. 
  • Losing time away from family. 
  • Losing a sense of control. 
  • Losing a sense of connection with the service member. 
  • Losing faith in God, religion, Creator or higher power. 
  • Losing a sense of self.
  • Experiencing the death of a service member or Veteran.
  • Experiencing the death of a family member. 
  • Losing opportunities, plans or dreams for the future.
  • Losing autonomy.
  • Losing hope for the future.

You may have also experienced other losses that are equally valid.