Surviving Military Spouse Loses Two Family Members To COVID-19

The video discusses the unique grieving process during the pandemic, comparing it to military losses. It shares personal stories of loss, including Mickey Fryson's and Carol's, who founded TAPS to support military survivors. TAPS offers various programs and has helped over 90,000 survivors. The organization expanded its services during COVID-19 with support from USAA. The video emphasizes the unquantifiable nature of grief and the importance of community support.

What challenge did Mickey Fryson face when trying to explain her husband's death to her son?

• Her son was too young to understand.

• She didn't have any tools to explain.

• She was not emotionally prepared to explain.

• Her son refused to listen.

What event led Carol to create the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS)?

• Her son's questions about his father.

• A friend's recommendation.

• The loss of her husband in a plane crash.

• Her husband's deployment to Afghanistan.

How many military survivors has TAPS helped since its inception?

• Over 100,000

• Over 50,000

• Over 90,000

• Over 70,000

What significant financial support did TAPS receive during the COVID-19 pandemic?

• $40 million from a fundraising event

• $30 million from USAA

• $20 million from a government grant

• $10 million from a private donor

How did Fryson's previous experience with loss affect her during the pandemic?

• She was more prepared for the grief.

• She was unaffected by the loss.

• She sought new support systems.

• She found it harder to cope.