We have set a date to spread Kim’s ashes, April 18th. It seems really soon (3 months), but Kim’s parents are not in good shape (they are elderly and both have cancer). She wanted her ashes spread at her parent’s property where she grew up. We will have to take side-by-side 4x4s to get to the spot. Her mom has been a little upset about the plan. She says she doesn’t want Kim “down there” by the creek. So I got her a small hand carved wooden urn. It won’t hold much, but it is more to comfort her than anything. I also got one for me. The organ transplant company gave us some small vials with Kim’s EKG in it. So I am putting a small amount in those for our daughter, grandkids and her sister. I asked if they wanted a small urn and they said no. Our grandson, 8, wants to help spread the ashes. I don’t think our granddaughter, 4, will but we will ask her that day. I also got myself a necklace that I can put a micro amount in. The point of this long thread is that it feels final. I talk to her all the time. I don’t want to lose that.

I had a 3 monthly care plan review with a nurse yesterday for Eils He thanked me for coming in each day to assist Eils with feeding her lunch and staff thank me often. I AM NOT there helping them out like a volunteer. I am there to be with Eils and provide the least I can still do for her and then spend time with her, holding her hand, cuddling her and letting her know much I love her. Do they see it as an obligation? This is the furthest from the truth for me. I wish, everyday that I could have her at home with me. I know they mean well, they care about Eils and all the residents but how they not see that I'm there everyday because I love her with all of me.

I just wanted to take a moment to say Happy Easter. I feel very grateful to have you all in my life. To me you are family. Feel free to message me today about anything. The good, the bad, the ugly and everything in between. Sending lots of love and big hugs to every one of you. I love you guys. I’m here for you all. As Toni said you are not alone. 🐣🐰🐇❤️

Hey everyone. I thought i would start the conversation on who is going to the retreat in August. I can't wait!!! I thought we could get to know one another, coordinate some travel plans if need be... in case we want to ride the train together or share ride fares! I will be arriving at LaGuardia at 8am on Thursday and won't be leaving until Monday morning. I know Jen and I plan to share a room on Sunday night (somewhere btwn manhattan and the airport) but if more are staying Sun night maybe we can all stay at the same hotel or go out for dinner! Just a brief intro for those of you who don't know me yet.. I'm Katrina and I lost my 19yr daughter in Oct 2024. I became a grief coach in June 2025. I do all I can to always carry my daughter with me in any new endeavors, as well "passing forward" the kindness and unconditional love she taught me during her life. I will be running support groups here on Skool within the next few months too! I can't wait to meet all of you here...and then in PERSON!! Sending love to all of you!! ♥️🧡💛💚💙💜💗

Hi Toni Was wondering if you have advice or materials on how to help young children with the grief process? Especially when it is their parent and it was by suicide. Thank you 💕