As spring unfolds and the world around us begins to bloom again, I want to gently remind you: you are allowed to heal, to rest, and to grow in your own time.

This April, we're embracing the theme of Healing Through Action—not the hustle kind, the deeply intentional kind. This is about reclaiming your energy, your body, and your peace. It's about choosing rest and movement as sacred acts of self-love, especially when grief and life feel heavy.

Reclaiming Rest: The Radical Act of Self-Care

In a world that often expects women to pour endlessly into others, choosing to rest can feel rebellious. And here's the truth: rest is not a luxury—it’s essential.

Whether you're grieving, rebuilding, or simply exhausted, I invite you to honor your need for quiet, space, and softness. Set boundaries. Say no without guilt. Protect your energy as fiercely as you care for others.

Self-care isn’t selfish—it’s survival

Reclaiming Your Body After Loss: When grief lives in the body, movement can be medicine.

Whether it’s a short walk in the sunshine, a few minutes of gentle stretching, or laying on your mat to simply breathe—you’re moving grief through your body and making space for light to return.

“After my son died, walking became my lifeline. At first, it was just around the block. Then it became a rhythm—my body remembering how to live, one step at a time.” – Grieving Mama

✨ Try This Today:
Set a 5-minute timer. Gently move your body in whatever way feels nourishing. No pressure. No goals. Just presence.

🎙️ On this month’s episodes of Female Voices: Life & Loss, we’re diving into what it truly means to nurture yourself through grief with compassion, care, and love. Listen in on:

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Recognizing Hidden Losses

💛 Supporting Grieving Families with Love Like Jackson’s

Each month, I have the honor of supporting the Parents and Grandparents Grief Support Group through Love Like Jackson’s. Carrie has created such a tender, safe space rooted in deep understanding and compassion.

Last month, she offered Kaiut Yoga, a restorative practice using gentle, floor-based stretches and gravity to help release tension stored deep within the joints. It was beautiful to witness how even the softest movements could bring such relief and connection.

✨ If you’ve never tried Kaiut Yoga before, I truly recommend it—especially for those carrying grief in the body.

As I reflected on this, I thought of this powerful quote from The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk:

“Trauma is not just an event that took place sometime in the past; it is also the imprint left by that experience on mind, brain, and body.”

This reminder invites us to see grief not only as an emotional experience, it also a physical one—and why practices like movement, breathwork, and somatic therapy are so important for healing.

“One step forward, no matter how small, is still progress.”

Bereaved Mother’s Day Event

Date: Saturday, May 3rd, 2025

Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Location: Toddhall Retreat and Conference in Columbia, IL

$$ Cost: $35.00 per person

Optional Add-On: Grief Breathwork Session ($45.00) | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM with Dena Woulfe

🎟️ Space is limited—Reserve your spot today!
👉 Start your reservation and save your spot by click this link and filling in your information: https://livingaftergrief.com/bereavedmothersday
📩 Reply to this email if you have question

This day could be meaningful for you—or for someone you love—please consider joining us or sharing the event. You are never alone in this grief.

🌷 As spring brings new beginnings, may you feel the courage to rest, to move, and to heal in your own time. If you’re feeling called to talk, share your story, or explore what healing might look like for you, I’d love to connect.

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When you are ready, here are a few more ways I can empower you on your grief journey:

You can check out my podcast: Female Voice: Life & Loss. Our podcast is dedicated to women from all walks of life, providing a supportive and encouraging platform that addresses the various challenges they face. We aim to offer compassionate guidance, share diverse stories, and equip listeners with practical advice and resources to help them grow, heal, and thrive through every stage of their journey.

“My mission is to work with compassionate grieving women to navigate their path of grief, fostering resilience and finding clarity and understanding in their journey. My role as a Grief Resilience Specialist is to support them in reclaiming their freedom to live fully and to cultivate a deeper sense of trust in themselves as they move through the healing process."