A lot has happened over the past few months that have changed the trajectory of my involvement with this community. I quit my job.😳. It’s a job. I’m passionate about helping people with substance use disorder. However, the job was so intense. It was derailing what I really want to do which is help people on the grief journey with creative daily practices. So here I am again, and hopefully I’ll be able to sustain my lifestyle without a corporate job! I mean this is a “job” but I love this work! I’m here to support so if you’re still in the group, please leave me a little message and let’s get going on this journey together. Pic of my daughter (10 steps ahead) as we hiked in Northern Idaho. It is beautiful there. Oh also add a pic to your comment if you can!

First of all, huge thank you to @Kayla Amadon for sharing such a vulnerable part of her resent loss! Sometimes grief hits in layers. You lose the person you love… and then, somehow, you lose your connection to their world too. Maybe their family pulled away. Maybe you weren’t given the chance for closure or even to hold something sacred like their ashes. It’s heartbreak on top of heartbreak — and it’s okay to admit that hurts. If this is where you find yourself right now, please know — you’re not broken and you’re not doing it wrong. Grief doesn’t follow neat steps or timelines. It’s love with nowhere to go, still reaching for a place to land. Here are a few gentle practices that might help you start finding your footing again: 🌿 Create your own sacred space — light a candle, place a photo, keep a stone or something that reminds you of your person. Whisper their name. Talk to them. Love doesn’t need permission. 💧 Give your feelings a voice — write the letter you’ll never send, scream into a pillow, scribble with crayons, cry in the shower (this is my personal favorite), dance it out. Let that energy move — it’s how healing begins. 🪶 Look for little signs of connection — a song that plays at just the right time, a bird that lingers, a random feather, or a beautiful sunset (or sunrise if you are an early riser). Sometimes those moments are the message. ✍️ Jot down a few lines each day: - “Today I miss…” - “What I wish I could say…” - “What I need most right now…” I talk about Glow Writing on the podcast this week. It’s a very powerful exercise! Check it out on Catch Some SoulShine (YT)! 🌸 Ground yourself in softness — hand on heart, deep breaths, tea in your favorite mug, a walk outside, a few minutes of quiet. Let your body know it’s safe to rest here for a bit. You may not be ready for a meditation practice, but it is a very important key to radical self-love. Even when others have closed doors, your love still lives on — in your art, in your memories, in your heartbeat. You get to decide how to honor that love now.

✨ November 14 | Sarasota, FL ✨ Transform your grief through art, mindfulness, and soulful connection. 💛 All meals & art supplies included 🎨 Guided creative sessions + rituals of release 🌅 Sunset ceremony to welcome peace Leave a comment for the link

Yesterday, I had the opportunity to gift a couple pairs of used running shoes to clients in early recovery! Sometimes…the simplest forms of giving can produce the biggest catalysts for growth! This weeks challenge…go through your closet or home. Find items that no loner serve you. 🌸 A piece of clothing that you don’t wear…doesn’t fit…or you’ve been hanging on to fo wayyy too long. 🌸 Shoes that are not comfortable or you don’t wear regularly (or maybe you have 3 sets of) 🌸 Decor that has served a purpose but now is adding clutter to your space Sometimes the things we hold onto are more than just “stuff.” They carry memories, emotions, even a sense of safety. But when we choose to release them with love, something powerful happens. Cleaning out a space isn’t just about decluttering—it’s about creating room for new energy. And when we take those items and gift them to someone less fortunate, they become more than objects. They become a symbol of intentional release, of generosity, and of hope. Every time we give with an open heart, we not only lighten our own load but also brighten someone else’s path. 🌿 Experienced the joy of releasing with intention! Journal about this experience and the emotions you experience. This is a powerful exercise! I still have a trunk full of Brads shirts…but maybe, I’ll gift one today! Share what you have released with others and how it made you feel… 🦋

I know it late;) id reall like us to support each other. My day started sh*ty, but ended well. That’s how it goes sometimes!