Italian

Pina

Pina Gidaro's husband, Al, was diagnosed with leukemia at age 47. He died 10 years later. She lives near Toronto, Ontario.

Unexpected joy

Pina describes the moment of her husband's death. (02:07)

Italian - Emotions and Support

It's important to prepare (3:19)
It's OK for you to go (1:08)
Just be present (1:42)
Caring calmly (0:49)
Grief can't be rushed (1:32)
When home care isn't enough (0:53)
Accepting and planning for death (1:41)
A family matter (1:55)
Comforting the dying (1:28)
Human kindness (2:49)
Grieving the Italian way (1:20)
Angry all the time (1:33)
Finding comfort (1:19)
No regrets (1:55)
Finding the right person (1:38)

Italian - After Death and Ceremonies

The Italian funeral (2:30)
How it used to be (0:55)
Grief can't be rushed (1:32)
Running from grief (2:48)
Letting my husband go (1:40)
Italian voices: After death and grief (5:30)

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