Joe O'Leary and Colleen Pritoni
Recorded
June 11, 2020
Archived
June 11, 2020
36:47 minutes
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Id:
chi003320
Description
Joe O'Leary (76) is interviewed by his colleague Colleen Pritoni (45) about how his life changed after the passing away of her son, becoming a grandparent, his involvement with support groups for grandfamilies, and the challenges and positive side of the COVID-19 pandemic.Subject Log / Time Code
J talks about how his life changed after his son passed away, and he became the caregiver for his seven-year-old grandchild.
J talks about the loss of his son, and how mental health wasn't treated in schools before.
J talks about other grandfamilies he has met in the support groups in the surrounding areas.
J talks about the issues some families face raising grandchildren.
J talks about the challenges raising children during the pandemic, and the stress it has caused to them.
J talks about the positive side of the pandemic such as spending more time with his grandchild, and taking some time for his personal hobbies.
J talks about the joy his grandchild has brought to their family.
J talks about the virtual support groups for grandfamilies, and his involvement with those groups.
J gives some words of wisdom for other families raising grandchildren.
Participants
- Joe O'Leary
- Colleen Pritoni