Events
One of the most powerful ways to move through grief is to physically MOVE! Will the endorphins and the epic volume of your favorite jams take the pain away, no! But, the physical change of your environment will begin to heal you.
One of the hardest things for me to do after Owen passed was to breathe. I hated the sound of my own breath because it reminded me that my son was no longer afforded that simple gift. However, when I forced myself over and over to get up, get moving and listen to my breath… I felt empowered and saw my loss in a different light. My loss became my purpose and his life began to breathe new meaning.
I encourage you to start small. Go for a walk. See your baby in all things beautiful. Be grateful for the body you have and the air you breathe and when you’re ready, dig deeper, push harder and do it again! Trust yourself to put one foot in front of the other even when it feels impossible.
Create + Connect + Heal
We have been trying to find the words to describe the energy and joy that enveloped our first Joyfully Grieving Create+Connect+Heal event. Whether you were there to support a woman through their journey of grief healing or you yourself are grieving the loss or your child, there was a sacred space for you.
Together 30+ women connected to create 100 ornaments for women across the country to hang on their trees this holiday season. The ornaments contained botanical symbolism for healing and strength. From Juniper, to stardust, to a delicate feather- there was hope, joy and courage gently placed within the glass of each bulb.
I wish I could share the intimate moments of every story, every laugh and every tear shared. The afternoon was priceless and precious in its own magical way.
Thank you to our generous donors and volunteers that gifted us their time and treasures. Mostly, thankful to our board for taking a tiny "idea" and bringing it to life. We cant wait for our next event and hope you will join us to experience it yourself.
We have a handful of ornaments that have been sponsored and are looking for a tree and heart to call their own. If you would like to nominate yourself or someone else, please complete the application here
With love and gratitude, the Joyful hearts of the Joyfully Grieving Team
Extra special thanks to Botanical Verbiage for the florals and hosting our space, Weld & Wood Creations for our incredible ornament tags and Renee Evans Photography for capturing the perfect memories.
Exhale 2021: Walk﹡Ride﹡Run
Join us as we take a deep inhale and EXHALE in celebration for the nameless... the parents of infant/child loss. No matter the age, our babies will always be our babies and on May 15th, 2021, we will join together to EXHALE, shout their names, and collectively breathe in their honor.
Tour de Palm Springs
One of the most powerful ways to move through grief is to physically move your body.
Join us as we ride for the nameless... the parents of infant/child loss. Join us as we shout the names of each one of the beautiful souls that left us far too soon. Join us as we breathe life and meaning into their legacys and we help their parents find purpose in their pain.