***🧳 We’re back from APT Conference and working hard to restock. Thank you for your patience. 😅💜 — more diverse Carmen grief figures are printing thanks to your love! We raised $1540 in the first week to donate. Let’s keep the love going!!***
This powerful miniature captures the weight of grief in a way words often cannot. A figure bends forward, head in hands, with a heart-shaped hole carved through the chest — a raw symbol of loss, emptiness, and mourning.
Resting gently on the figure’s left shoulder is a purple hand — a tribute to Carmen Jimenez-Pride, whose favorite color was purple. In the palm of that hand rests a heart, symbolizing her unwavering support, compassion, and the legacy of love she left behind.
In the sandtray, this piece may represent:
Positive: The presence of support in grief, the hope that love continues even in loss, shared humanity, and remembrance.
Negative: The ache of emptiness, deep sorrow, isolation, and the struggle to move forward.
💜 Every purchase of this miniature will have 100% of proceeds donated to the Carmen Jimenez-Pride Memorial Scholarship, supporting African American women pursuing social work degrees at the University of South Carolina and Benedict College. Should the fund be fully endowed, donations will be directed toward another cause close to Carmen’s heart.
✨ This miniature not only offers clients a tangible way to express their grief, but also allows therapists and collectors to carry forward Carmen’s legacy of healing, representation, and advocacy.
Grief is so prevalent in so many different areas of life, especially with the population I work with. This piece is perfect for opening up conversations about emotions regarding grief and how it impacts one's life.
