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a restorative space in Massachusetts caring for rescued animals, the land, and providing community-based care and supportive counseling for traumatically bereaved humans.

just stopping by to say hello. đŸ« 💚a little farm moment to remind us that sometimes, what seems like the simplest moments...
09/04/2026

just stopping by to say hello. đŸ« 💚

a little farm moment to remind us that sometimes, what seems like the simplest moments can make the biggest difference.

a quiet moment in the sunshine. a friendly face. a little time to slow down and be present with another person or animal.

you never know when one small moment might bring a little comfort, a smile, or a sense of connection. and sometimes, that’s exactly what we need.

may the weekend ahead bring opportunities that meet you where you are and support your heart.

p.s - this is Winston, and he lives at Draft Gratitude in Wi******er, NH.
[id: a close-up photo of a white mule inside a fenced enclosure. the mule’s ears are pointed back slightly and the mule is peacefully looking straight. a white barn with a red tin roof is behind the fenced enclosure, and has a long treeline full of green leaves behind it. a bright blue sky and several vehicles are off in the distance at the right edge of the photo. the website monarchmeadowcarefarm.org is centered at the bottom. the overall feeling is gentle, connected, and calm.]

common grief myth: “if someone appears ‘normal,’ they’re okay.”the reality: grief doesn’t always look like sadness. what...
09/03/2026

common grief myth: “if someone appears ‘normal,’ they’re okay.”

the reality: grief doesn’t always look like sadness.

what we see from the outside doesn’t tell us everything about someone’s experience of grief. someone may laugh, work, socialize, play, make plans, or participate in everyday life while also carrying a deep sense of loss.

what we see on the outside isn’t the only part of someone’s story. a smile doesn’t mean there isn’t sadness, guilt, or anger. a busy day doesn’t mean the exhaustion of grief has disappeared. a person’s ability to keep going doesn’t tell us what they’re carrying along the way.

instead of assuming someone is okay because they “look okay,” we can choose to acknowledge the sometimes invisible impact of grief and the internal process that continues alongside daily living.

grief is complex in its manifestations and the bereaved learn to carry the load of grief like a daily accessory - unless you pause and linger to observe and understand it, you might miss it.
[id: a photo of a field with a long stone barrier fence that spans across from side to side. there’s green grass, a full tree line in the distance, and bright blue sky with clouds. in the middle is text that reads “common grief myth: if someone appears ‘normal,’ they’re okay.” the all-white monarch meadow carefarm logo showing an illustrated flower and butterfly above white text that reads "monarch meadow carefarm" is in the lower right corner. the overall feeling is open, reflective, and gently educational.]

09/02/2026

our hearts are still so full. 💚

thank you to everyone who joined us for our event on Sunday and helped make the day so special. it was such a beautiful opportunity to gather together, connect with new and familiar faces, and share a little more about monarch meadow carefarm.

from yoga and sound baths to delicious shaved ice on a very hot and humid day, we’re so grateful for every person who showed up, participated, supported, and shared in the afternoon with us.

thank you for being part of this growing community. we’re already looking forward to what’s next. 🌿🩋

stay tuned for more from us!
[id: a 1-minute 1-second video of a woman sitting in an outdoor area with an animal enclosure next to her and a large tree with thick green leaves, and a tree line in the distance. a full hay bin is in the animal enclosure and a black and white llama and black goat can be seen eating from the hay bin and walking behind the woman. the woman has light brown wavy hair, brown glasses, and is wearing a grey t-shirt. subtitle text appears throughout the video at the bottom of the video. the monarch meadow carefarm’s flower and butterfly logo appears in the upper right corner. an end-slide features the monarch meadow carefarm logo showing an illustrated pink flower and orange butterfly above the text "monarch meadow carefarm." the overall feeling is open, grateful, encouraging.]

at our event with Junie’s Place, Inc. on Sunday, National Grief Awareness Day, we had an activity that non-bereaved folk...
09/01/2026

at our event with Junie’s Place, Inc. on Sunday, National Grief Awareness Day, we had an activity that non-bereaved folks could engage in to support conversation around verbal and concrete ways to support someone who is grieving.

grief is as nuanced as the bereaved individuals living it, so a statement that is helpful for one person may be less helpful for another person. we understand this can make it difficult, but please know:

if you keep showing up over time, if you keep inviting opportunities for them to share and as you listen (yes, even years later!), and if you meet them in the complexity of their experience without fixing or removing their feelings, it will be deeply appreciated.

are there any statements you might add to either side of this board? feel free to share in the comments. đŸ‘‡đŸœ
[id: a photo of a large whiteboard stood upright in an outdoor setting. the board is split into two sections, the left section reads “helpful” and the right section reads “less helpful.” the “helpful” section has cards with text that reads “i did a random act of kindness in their honor; simply reaching out to let you know i’m thinking of you; let me help you carry your grief; i can be present with your pain; i remember this story about them; i saw this today and it reminded me of them; you don’t have to pretend to be ok with me; can you tell me about them?” the “less helpful” section has cards with text that reads “you’ll get over it eventually; at least
; you’re so strong; i wouldn’t have been able to handle that; they wouldn’t want you to be sad; everything happens for a reason, it could be worse.” the monarch meadow carefarm logo showing an illustrated pink flower and orange butterfly above the text "monarch meadow carefarm" is in the lower right corner. the overall feeling is educational, supportive, and thoughtful.]

08/31/2026

grief rituals don’t have to be complicated.

sometimes they’re as simple as writing down a name. hanging a photograph. telling a story. lighting a candle. making something with your hands. saying “i remember them.”

yesterday, our remembrance trees became a place for people to do just that.

names and faces filled their trunks, a small reflection of the moments and memories we hold in our grief. each name is a reminder that the people and animals we love continue to matter, and that remembering can take many forms.

there is no rule for what a grief ritual has to look like. you can create your own.

whatever it looks like, a ritual can give us a moment to pause, remember, and make space for the love that remains, privately and/or in community.

what’s a ritual that helps you remember someone you love? 🧡



[id: a 14-second video of a tree trunk with twine wrapped loosely around several times. a sign at the top reads “we remember them.” clothes pins are throughout the twine and hold paper circles that are all different bright colors. names are listed on the circles and several printed photos of individuals are pinned to the twine. the monarch meadow carefarm’s flower and butterfly logo appears in the upper left corner. an end-slide features the monarch meadow carefarm logo showing an illustrated pink flower and orange butterfly above the text "monarch meadow carefarm." the overall feeling is connected, peaceful, and grounding.]

08/30/2026

today is National Grief Awareness Day.

a day to honor the pain we carry.
a day to speak aloud about those who have died, human or animal, that we continue to remember.
a day to learn how as a society we can improve the ways we respond to and show up for the bereaved.
a day to gather in community, where all feelings are welcome without exception, and held with sacred care.

we, monarch meadow and Junie’s Place, Inc., hope you’ll join us today at Unity Farm Sanctuary from 10am-2pm for nourishment, rescued farm animals, time in nature, rituals of remembrance, yoga, sound healing, and more.

RSVP and join us today: bit.ly/mmcf830event

sometimes connection can be as simple as sitting together. this Sunday (that’s just two days away!), we’ll gather at Uni...
08/28/2026

sometimes connection can be as simple as sitting together.

this Sunday (that’s just two days away!), we’ll gather at Unity Farm Sanctuary with Junie’s Place, Inc. we’ll gather with animals, nature, and one another to make space for remembrance and connection, honoring the feelings and experiences we each may bring with us.

if you’d like to join us, we’d love to see you there.

you can RSVP here: bit.ly/mmcf830event

p.s. - this is Bob who lives at Unity Farm Sanctuary! come on Sunday and meet this sweet soul!
[id: a photo of an outdoor animal enclosure with a thick wooded area along the backside. metal fences cut across the photo. on one side of the fence is a woman crouched down, gently greeting a black and white spotted cow. their eyes are connecting. the woman has light brown hair, which is pulled back into a low-bun, is wearing a red shirt, blue jean pants, and brown boots. in the distance behind the black and white cow is a smaller brown cow, looking towards the woman. the website monarchmeadowcarefarm.org in the bottom center. the overall feeling is present, connected, and grounded.]

grief is not a problem to leave behind. it is an experience that deserves compassion, recognition, and support. an exper...
08/27/2026

grief is not a problem to leave behind.

it is an experience that deserves compassion, recognition, and support. an experience that can look different from person to person, and may change over time.

when someone dies, a relationship has been disrupted. for some people, part of their grief process may include finding ways to maintain a connection with the person who died. learning how to adapt to this reality will look differently for each person.

whether one’s grief includes continuing their relationship with the one who died or not, we all need spaces to mourn a death loss.

even if part of us is grateful they are no longer suffering after a long and excruciating illness.
even if part of us is relieved our person isn’t engaging in substance use anymore and we don’t have to worry on their behalf.
even if our relationship with the one who died was filled with pain, abuse, and neglect.
we can mourn what never existed between us. we can mourn what we wish we had and never received or experienced.

traumatic death loss is complicated, to say the least, and our bodies and hearts need spaces to acknowledge this context and nuance - not push past it, because grief will catch up to us eventually.

there is no single way to grieve, and no universal timeline for what comes next or how to navigate it. grief is deeply personal, and making space for that individuality matters.

so does recognizing that your grief is not something that needs to be left behind in order for you to continue living.đŸ©·


[id: a close-up photo of a bleeding heart plant with several bright pink and white blooms and green plants all around. a white rectangle in the lower right corner has text that reads “common grief myth: grief is something we should just move past.” large quotation marks are on opposite corners of the rectangle. the monarch meadow carefarm logo showing an illustrated pink flower and orange butterfly above white text that reads "monarch meadow carefarm" is in the lower left corner of the photo. the overall feeling is supportive, informative, and reflective.]

this Sunday, August 30, we’re making space for grief, and for everything else that coexists alongside it. 🧡our schedule ...
08/26/2026

this Sunday, August 30, we’re making space for grief, and for everything else that coexists alongside it. 🧡

our schedule is designed to offer different ways to spend the day: time with animals, gentle movement, a relaxing sound bath, creativity, connection, and opportunities for people to participate in what feels appropriate for them.

you don’t have to do everything. you don’t have to stay for the whole event. you can engage in only what you need.

come for the animal tours. come for the yoga. come to listen to soothing sounds and vibrations that can help your nervous system. come to watch a young person read to an animal. come to explore the rituals of remembrance.

come because you’re curious. come because you need somewhere to be witnessed in your pain. come because you need a place to speak your person’s name. (and in case you missed our announcement last weekend: come for some KONA ICE! 🍧 between 10am - 12pm!)

we hope you’ll find something on this schedule that feels like a warm invitation to take care of yourself, whether you’re bereaved or not.

grief deserves a day. and you deserve space within it.

you can RSVP here: bit.ly/mmcf830event
[id: a graphic with a schedule outline for “grief deserves a day” on August 30, 2026 from 10am - 2pm. an outdoor photo of a tree canopy is at the top of the graphic, along with the website monarchmeadowcarefarm.org. underneath is a white rectangle and time slots outlined in alternating colors of orange, pink, purple, and blue. text reads “10:30am - Unity Farm Sanctuary animal tour; 11am: Youth reading to animals, Yoga/gentle movement for all ages; 11:15am: Sound healing; 11:30am: Unity Farm Sanctuary animal tour; 12pm: Yoga/gentle movement for all ages; 12:15pm: Sound healing; 12:30pm: Unity Farm Sanctuary animal tour; 1pm: Youth reading to animals; grief rituals, nature trails, & resources will be available throughout the event!” the overall feeling is welcoming, supportive, and accepting.]

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Everett, MA
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