On the evening of September 6th, 2012, my world shifted forever. I got the devastating phone call that my dad, Ralph—the man who adopted me and stepped in as my father—had died. I remember sliding to the floor in my kitchen, unable to breathe, feeling as if my chest had split in two. My mom was distraught, my husband stood helplessly by, and all I could do was sit in the shock of a reality that felt unbearable.
The truth is, I am no stranger to grief. A session with my therapist once brought to light that I have experienced more deaths in my life than years I’ve been alive. That realization was mind-blowing. And yet, here I am—still standing, still moving forward.
My story of loss is layered: from my elementary best friend who died when I was in 8th grade, to my biological dad in January of 2021, to all of my grandparents, to my 26-year-old nephew who passed away suddenly in July of 2023, just two months after his wedding. Most recently, I’ve had to say goodbye to an uncle within this past week.
Each loss has left its mark. Each one has taught me that grief doesn’t look the same for any two people. Death is an inevitable part of life, and yet the process of mourning and remembrance is as unique as the stories we carry. We all need safe spaces where we can sit with grief—in our own way, and in our own time.
That’s why the Grief Bundle was created.
This collection of miniatures offers tools that symbolize both the pain and the hope that live side by side in the grieving process. The skull, coffin, and tombstone create room for acknowledging loss and mortality. The candle, open hands, and grieving figure hold space for light, support, and shared humanity. The question mark, hourglass, and grim reaper allow clients to explore uncertainty, time, and the reality of death.
Together, these symbols invite clients to process the full spectrum of grief: the sorrow, the searching, the fear, but also the remembrance, the honoring, and the transformation that can eventually follow.
I know firsthand that grief never fully disappears. But in creating this bundle, my hope is that it helps therapists and clients alike hold grief gently—honoring the memories, the pain, and the resilience that grows when we face it together.
🕊️ The Grief Bundle is now available in the shop. May it serve as a companion for the sacred work of remembrance, mourning, and healing.
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