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’m attaching a little video. And I have a special assignment for you this week. We grow by taking action. Maybe baby steps maybe huge significant changes. I know how important it is to infuse these practices in your daily life. Today is my grandson Willy‘s angelversary and although I’ve had moments of sadness, I am still embracing these moments of joy, happiness in peace throughout the day and that is what I want for you too!

Becoming a grief coach was never something I chose. It was born out of the hardest parts of my story — walking through pathways of tremendous loss that I never would’ve asked for. Even now, there are moments I still whisper to myself, “Why me?” Maybe you’ve asked that too. When we lose a loved one, a job, a home, or even our health, it’s only human to question: Why me? Here’s the truth I’ve learned: ✨ Sometimes there’s no “suitable” answer. ✨ Sometimes we’ll never know. ✨ But we can shift the question. Instead of “Why me?” I started to ask, “What am I gonna do with this?” That’s when I decided to move forward with the Creative Grief Freedom Formula — a pathway of self-discovery, creativity, and spiritual growth through grief. I feel very fortunate to be here with you, leading and walking alongside you, as we learn together how to hold our grief with grace while still choosing to create beauty, meaning, and freedom. 💛 I’d love to hear more about your story. When have you asked, “Why me?” And what helped you take even the smallest step toward “What now?” Drop a note in the comments — you never know who you’ll help! .

Every morning I start by listing 6 things I’m grateful for .. even when I don’t feel like it! 🌿 Grief can make our brains feel foggy, heavy, and stuck in survival mode. That’s why I love this one tiny habit that has such a big impact: ✨ List 6 things you are grateful for. It doesn’t have to be profound. It could be: - Morning coffee ☕ - A text from a friend 💌 - Sunshine on your face ☀️ - A favorite blanket 🧣 - My granddaughter’s laughter 🎶 - Quiet moments 🌙 Even when you don’t feel grateful, the simple act of writing these down starts to change your brain. Neuroscience shows that practicing gratitude rewires neural pathways, little by little, shifting us from despair toward hope. When grief brain feels overwhelming, this practice is like planting seeds. Over time, those seeds grow into resilience and a gentle reminder: light still exists, even here. 🌸 💛 What’s one thing you’re grateful for right now? Drop it below—I’d love to hear.

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