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For all the MUMS please also join our private confidential group:
Connecting Mothers in Grief - Private Group
ACNC & DGR registered.

Peer support community for mothers healing through the loss of a child/children.

05/06/2026

25-31 May is the CMiG Gratitude Week

This year we had 85 bereaved mothers participate in sharing their glimmers of positivity through the week with 10 mums receiving a beautiful .self.reflection.companion for their daily participation through the entire week 💚

This is a very popular challange within our community, not just for the individual benefits of but the sense of commentary, uplift and learning that it creates by the daily sharing of positivity.

From the joy our pets give us with their unconditional , to the pick me up of a morning coffee and the enjoyment of finally being able to get to that lasagne recipe you have been craving! is about the little things we notice when we allow ourselves the kindness of a pause.

Reading and engaging with each other’s positivity and support that comes when our rally behind eachother is nothing short of a miracle of pure human joy in connection.

But it downs have to end there, we encourage you to slow down, take a deep breath and without overthinking life, ask yourself -
What am I grateful for in the present moment?

27/05/2026

Our community of mums have lost a child. Some of them, more than one. They are living each day carrying the enormous weight of grief and a life they never imagined.

This week, we invited them to participate in Gratitude Week. Each day they are asked to find three things they feel grateful for.

This is not about ignoring pain or denying grief. Instead, it is about allowing sadness and presence to exist together, acknowledging that even within heartbreak, there can still be moments of beauty, peace, connection, and love.

As we read through each other’s gratitude lists, it’s possible to feel a shift in energy. When we recognise that we have sources of comfort, safety, and support around us, we create space to breathe, pause from the constant overwhelm of emotion, and gently ground ourselves again.
Gratitude Week is so successful because it helps us reframe our view of the world and uplifts us as a community. These moments can support emotional resilience while still honouring the reality of our loss and pain.

22/05/2026

.mothers.in.grief week is between the 25th May and 31st May. We welcome and encourage you to take a pause and reflect on three things you are grateful for each day. For some of our lucky mums in the Private Group who completes the 7 day challenge there will also be a prize to be won!

Benefits of Gratitude
• Reduces stress and anxiety
• Increases happiness and contentment
• Deepens your connection to the present
• Enhances overall well-being

How to Practice Gratitude
1. Pause and Notice
Take a moment to stop whatever you’re doing. Bring your awareness to your surroundings, your body, and your breath. Ask yourself:
What can I appreciate right now just as things are?
What brings joy/pride/purpose?
Where in your life are you fortunate?

2. Engage Your Senses
Focus on what you can see, hear, smell, taste, or touch in this moment. For example:
• The warmth of sunlight on your skin
• The sound of birds outside your window
• The taste of your morning

3. Acknowledge Small Joys
Mindful gratitude is about the little things. Notice and mentally thank the small comforts, kindnesses, or beauties you encounter throughout your day.

4. with Intention
Take a few slow, deep breaths. With each inhale, mentally say “thank you” for something in your present experience. This could be your breath itself, the chair supporting you, or the quiet of the room.

5. Let Go of Judgment
If your mind wanders or you start thinking about what’s missing, gently bring your focus back to what is good in this moment. Mindful gratitude is about accepting and appreciating what is, just as it is.

Help raise the collective vibration and send positive energy into our community xx

20/05/2026

This Thursday evening, we are so very excited to welcome back psychic medium Connie Rose from the Healing Academy to our group. Connie is a wonderful spiritual teacher, energy healer and medium and in her words ‘absolutely loves’ when children step forward from the spirit world.

Connie Rose – Voice for Spirit
Connie Rose will gently bring close your beautiful passed loved ones. As she connects with them, she gives them a voice to speak with you from heaven. The messages they share help you feel their presence and remind you that they are always near.

This is a sacred space for connection, comfort, and love. When you allow them near, you’ll never feel lonely when alone again. Connie Rose holds each session with tenderness and care, honouring your grief and guiding you with warmth as spirit steps forward to wrap you in love.

www.thehealingacademy.com.au

For more details on Connie’s offerings please see:

https://linktr.ee/thehealingacademyaustralia

19/05/2026

We are still buzzing from the incredible recognition by the Neighbour Spirit Awards as Moonee Valley Community Organisation of the Year 2026.

Thank you to our wonderful mamas, our supportive community, everyone that voted and .rose.iser with the incredible team of councillors for a wonderful event.

18/05/2026

Tonight .mothers.in.grief is extremely honoured to receive the Community Organisation of the Year 2026 at the Neighbourhood Spirit Awards held at the beautiful Clockwork Tower in Moonee Ponds.
We are so grateful to be recognised for the love and support that is poured into our community of bereaved mothers. But the are the real superstars here! They turn up and hold space for each other through the darkest days, understanding without the need to explain the depth of pain, sadness and emptiness that is endured following the death of a child. Our mums support, advice and heal grief through the love and connections that are fostered day (and night) through our Facebook community, through our in person meetings, our workshops, our projects and the many amazing speakers who share their time and knowledge.
Thank you again .rose.iser and counsellors at Moonee Valley Council, we are proud to be a part of this wonderful community xx

18/05/2026

Last week, we asked our mums what they found most healing/helpful working through their grief.. we had over 10 different options and opportunity to add your own answers - overwhelmingly almost 40% of the mums who answered believe that connecting with other bereaved mums and learning about how other parents live through the loss of a child is the most helpful and healing option when faced with bereavement.

17/05/2026

When you have experienced the worst life has to offer. When trauma and grief plague every moment of your day. When you have lost a and society turns its back on you because you are now a reflection of every parents

is the only way forward 💚

Because it is only through connection we find support, understanding, shared healing, we are seen and heard, we find and a voice.

Connection to a community is one of the most healing supports after the loss of a childl because it reduces isolation and helps us feel understood by people who truly know this kind of grief. It can ease the loneliness that follows child loss by creating a space where sorrow does not need to be explained or minimized.

Connection gives both emotional and practical support at a time when daily life can feel unmanageable. In our community, mothers can share their story, hear others name similar feelings, and learn coping strategies, rituals, and ways to navigate hard dates such as anniversaries and birthdays.

Most importantly, community does not try to “fix” grief; it helps carry it. That shared presence can restore a sense of belonging, offer steady encouragement over time, and remind a grieving parent that they do not have to move through the loss alone.

We love our community - of mothers and of our support network of incredible individuals who chose to show up and stand beside us on this journey.

14/05/2026

Prioritising wellness is a key component to healing in grief.
We know that when we feel physically strong it contributes to our mental health. Having structure in the day and building healthy habits can give us purpose and ground us. Motivation to get fit and feeling like we shouldn’t care about our health or how we age can be a real issue for our bereaved mums.
That is why this week we have the most fun and motivating fitness trainer. will be presenting to our mums on Zoom. We have found since doing her classes on YouTube and her App, that we are feeling stronger, have less aches and pains, more energy and sleep more restfully.
This week one of our participating mothers will receive a 3 month subscription to PJ’s App- Over Fifty Fitness.
The app features a variety of trainers who offer classes in bone building, cardio fitness, mobility training, yoga, tai chi, dance and more. There’s also informative advice on injury prevention, nutrition, and specific areas that might need attention. Best of all the classes are not too long and can be hilariously fun. We’ve never met PJ and feel like she’s our best friend. About PJ Wren
PJ brings over 30 years of experience working with women over 40 and is one of Canada’s most trusted fitness professionals. She’s been BCRPA-certified since 1994, holds advanced certification in Fitness Training for the Older Adult, and is BoneFit™️ certified through Osteoporosis Canada. Named Canada’s Top Trainer in 2024 and Canada’s Top Instructor in 2025, she’s a published writer in women’s health and the creator of Over Fifty Fitness — built on one belief: that strength, vitality, and confidence have no expiration date.

Web: www.overfiftyfitness.co
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/overfiftyfitness.co/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/overfiftyfitness.co/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/fitnesswithpj

09/05/2026

The claws of grief are extra sharp in May. What surrounds our mums are discussions of plans as well as signs and ads posted everywhere screaming “Mother’s Day” celebrating a role and an identity that was taken from us when our child died. How do we answer that innocent question “ What are you doing on Mother’s Day ?” How do we show up at a lunch when our family is missing a child? What do we do with the pain and yearning of this missing?
Our Mums have participated in a Zoom this week discussing all of this and they have been posting in the private Facebook community. A group of our mums on the central coast NSW caught up for coffee. There are no easy answers for managing Mother’s Day when you’ve lost a child. Our community are supporting each other. Some are venting and others have creative ideas. No mother needs to feel alone in this grief and all are offered this support for free .mothers.in.grief .

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