The season is Autumn. It was her favorite. Carmel apple, cider, hay wagon trips. Its bitter sweet.

On one of my recent podcasts I talked about Glow Writing. Go back and listen if you missed it! This week has felt a little dry for me emotionally — and I know a lot of you can relate. As we move into this season full of holidays and memories, it’s easy for waves of grief to come rushing in. I spent some time glow writing this week, and what poured out was heavy with remembrance of my sweet Bradley on his angelversary. In my words I noticed the phrase lost love. When I read them back, I sat for a minute and thought — is the love really lost? Because I haven’t lost my love for my son. And I know, deep in my soul, that his love for us still exists. It just lives a bit differently now. So, I chose to transmute that phrase lost love into everlasting love. That’s the power of glow writing — it helps us see what’s hidden beneath the surface and shift it into light. When I realized that my photos stop where his life did, it was painful. But then I also realized that love doesn’t. It continues — through how I show up for others, how I create, and how I choose to live with more compassion and purpose. ✨ Glow Writing Challenge: Write freely for 10 minutes about someone you miss deeply. Let it all out — no editing, no censoring. Then, read your words and find one phrase or emotion that stands out to you. Ask yourself: How can I shift this? How can I honor this love in a way that keeps it alive within me? Maybe your “lost love” becomes everlasting love. Maybe your “grief” becomes gratitude for the time you shared. Remember, there is no wrong way to do this. The key is…do it:) You may repeat as often as you like. Please share in the comments below — what phrase are you transforming this week? 💛 Keep glowing, Dawn 🌻

I just invested in a new Zoom program so I can host our live paint-alongs, and wow… it’s been a learning curve. But honestly? It reminds me so much of the grief journey. Navigating unfamiliar territory, stumbling through confusion, and still showing up to create something beautiful out of the mess. I’ve spent thousands of hours (and dollars!) studying and mastering the art of grief recovery—because this work is my calling. And I refuse to let a little tech challenge stop me from bringing you what could truly change your life. If you’re fresh on your healing path, I know how overwhelming it can feel. But it’s the tiny steps that move you forward—the moments when you reach out, say yes, and allow someone to take your hand and help you on the path. That’s why I’m inviting you to my 12-hour transformational retreat in Sarasota on November 15. ✨ Deep soul work 🎨 Expressive art and creative healing 🌿 Radical transformation and connection 💫 Lifetime access to the recording And here’s the part that makes this impossible to say no to: Because you’re part of my free community, I’m gifting you a $100 coupon—which means this entire 12-hour online retreat costs you only $11. All you have to do is reply to this message, and I’ll personally send your coupon link. Join me—not for me, but for you. Because your healing matters. 💖

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I’m so glad you’re here. This space was created as a sanctuary — a place to heal, create, and rediscover your light while walking alongside others who truly understand. 💛 Here’s how you can dive in and get the most out of your time here: 🌙 Soul Practices Gentle weekly journaling invitations to help you pause, reflect, and listen deeply to your own heart. 👉 How to engage: Try a practice, share your reflections (as much or as little as you’re comfortable), and notice how writing opens new pathways for healing. 🎨 Creative Sparks Art journaling & creative projects — expressive, messy, colorful ways to give grief (and hope) a voice. 👉 How to engage: Post photos of your creations, share your process, or simply let us know what came up for you while creating. 🌊 Weekly Ripples Healing grows stronger in community. This is where we focus on support, encouragement, and rippling kindness into one another’s journeys. 👉 How to engage: Respond to someone else’s post, leave a kind word, or share how you’re offering (or receiving) support this week. 💬 Q & A | Ask & Answer Together Your safe space for questions, wisdom, and real talk. No question is too small, and your experience might be the exact answer someone else needs. 👉 How to engage: Post a question you’re holding, or scroll through and see if you can offer support to another member. 💛 A few ways to connect right away: - Introduce yourself in the main feed — share what brought you here and one hope you have for your journey. - Comment & encourage — even a simple “me too” or kind word helps us all feel less alone. - Tag me (@Dawn) if you’d like me to see your post or question directly. ✨ This isn’t just a group — it’s a circle of SoulShine. Every time you write, create, or support someone else, you’re helping us all grow stronger together. 📌 Free Resources for You - Catch Some SoulShine Podcast — subscribe for weekly nuggets of wisdom for grief recovery. - Join my email circle for special offerings just for subscribers (Count Me In).