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!! ♥️🧡💛💚💙💜💗

Piggy backing off of @Toni Filipone post Art is my journal. It says the things my brain can’t articulate…… the story that created this piece Grief in the undertow When people talk about grief, they often describe it as a wave. Most imagine a single, massive form, but in reality, a wave is made up of countless tiny, complex water molecules coming together to create something immense. Grief is much the same: it’s made up of all the small, intricate experiences and emotions that, together, form the vastness of our sorrow. Like water, grief can be overwhelming. A tidal wave can sweep through and destroy everything in its path, leaving only devastation behind. Grief, too, can wreak havoc on every part of life it touches. And yet, just as the waters recede, there is always the possibility to rebuild, to create something new from what was lost.

In a group talk I shared how as an autistic person too much information can be overwhelming in everyday life. Once grief is added the information reaches high levels and everything is a mish mash. I'm not sure if it resonates with people who aren't. I have words circling in my head constantly and some from years ago. https://share.google/kEcWP0rzbz0CSmJgb