Table 2.

Strengths and informal supports identified in sharing circle.

Theme	Paraphrased Quotes From Participants
Kinship	“My wife always supported me” “I wish there were better ways to help a supporter. It is a stressful time, and we are going through a similar experience”
Connection to Culture and Traditional Healing	“The land offers us medicine” “I would go to the bush with a friend each summer, they help me. I am trying to find my own medicines”.
Spirituality	“The one up there will heal us”