In the Media

“Mourning our parents can start before they die.”

- Washington Post

“Daughters without moms find support in each other’s grief.”

- Associated Press

“How to support a grieving colleague at work”

- Good Morning

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“The grief process is not one that stays neatly tucked within the confines of one’s home or internal world. No, on the contrary, grief presents itself across settings and situations without any particular rhyme or reason. It marches to a beat of its own drum.” - What is the Workplace, if not Human? - Humanise

“If your mourning lost time right now, you’re not the only one. The first step to feeling better is resisting the urge to ignore your grief” - If You’re Mourning Lost Time Right Now, You’re Not The Only One. - SELF

“I was shackled by unforgiveness” - The Gospel Coalition

“Strong black women need space to be vulnerable.” - Wondermind

“The main takeaway here is that addressing concerns surrounding loss not only positions HR leaders and managers as cultural change agents, but also creates psychological safety among employees.” - Grief: The Overlooked Employee Experience HR Needs to Pay Attention to. - HR Executive

“If you are a parent who has suffered a deep loss of someone you love, or multiple losses, working to keep things normal for your children can be difficult, especially when you’re feeling anxious, sad or unmotivated. Grief is a normal response to loss, but for some, it can be hard to navigate the waves of grief without help, especially when you have children in your care who are counting on you every day.” - Grieving While Parenting: 8 Tips for Juggling Heartbreat, Loss and Raising Children. - CARE

Podcasts & Conversations

Support Strategies for Managers

What to say. What to do. How to support.

When someone on your team is grieving, whether after a death, diagnosis, divorce, or other life-altering event, many managers feel unsure of how to help.

That’s why we created this free guide: a quick, practical resource filled with thoughtful language, do’s and don’ts, and suggestions for easing a grieving employee’s return to work.

In this free PDF guide, you’ll find:

  • Compassionate phrases for difficult conversations

  • Concrete do’s and don’ts when supporting someone in grief

  • Tips for creating a psychologically safe environment

  • Guidance on setting appropriate expectations and boundaries

  • Reminders for caring for yourself while caring for others

Resources Bundle

Mindful Journaling for Grief

A Gentle Companion for the Grief Journey

Whether your grief is fresh or familiar, this guide invites you to slow down, tune in, and write from exactly where you are. Write Where You Are offers mindful journaling prompts and grounding practices to help you navigate the emotional terrain of loss, at your own pace and in your own way.

This resource isn’t about finding the “right” words. It’s about giving yourself space to feel, reflect, and heal, one page at a time.

Grieving During the Holidays? You’re Not Alone.

A Gentle Guide for Navigating the Season with Tenderness

If the holidays feel heavy this year, you’re not alone. For those carrying grief, this season can bring more pressure than peace. This guide was created by a fellow grieving heart to offer comfort, compassion, and small moments of relief during a time that often feels anything but joyful.

Inside, you’ll find gentle suggestions and supportive reflections to help you move through the holidays in a way that honors both your grief and your need for care.