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.