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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.

06/01/2026

Judi’s House recently released the 2026 data for the Childhood Bereavement Estimation Model (CBEM). this measures the future rates of childhood bereavement using the previous 5 years of data.

nationally, in the U.S., childhood bereavement numbers have increased with the most notable increase occurring in the young adult population (Judi’s House, CBEM, Massachusetts Report 2026), which is why we believe supporting bereaved youth AND young adults is so important.

this data also does not include the death of a chosen family member, a grandparent, a friend, a colleague, and other relationships, so most likely these numbers are higher than this report suggests.

traumatic death loss impacts every part of our world as human beings.

for youth, it touches them at crucial points in their growth, creating ripple effects into the future such as “increased risk of disrupted development” and if unaddressed, “can lead to short- and long-term difficulties including decreased academic performance, mental health issues, and early mortality” (Judi’s House, 2026, para. 16).

you can find individualized CBEM reports by state at https://judishouse.org/research-tools/cbem/
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05/29/2026

sometimes the smallest visitors can offer us the most important reminders: rest is necessary.

carrying loss takes a heavy toll.

you can slow down and just be for a moment. 💚
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05/28/2026

the reality of traumatic death loss is that nothing is okay.

in fact, it may never be “okay” again because your world has been completely altered, forever thrown off its axis.

the world struggles to comprehend this truth, their discomfort rushing you toward homeostasis and equilibrium again.

perhaps you are learning and stumbling into a new definition of what “okay” looks and feels like before the full picture has been painted.

perhaps you’re really struggling today, feeling unable to function in this reality.

or maybe it’s both, and everything in between. because living with grief is full of “ands” - holding multiple things at once.

but as the author Megan Devine’s book title offers, “It’s OK That You’re Not OK.”

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the overall feeling is gentle, still, and quietly accepting.]

05/27/2026

ever wondered what a play therapy room can look like?

come with our Executive Director as she sets up the play space at her work to welcome bereaved youth.

we hope to have a similar space for play therapy at the carefarm!
[id: a 1-minute, 10-second video tour of a play therapy space being set up for bereaved youth. background music throughout the video is upbeat and playful. on-screen text near the start of the video reads: "come with me as i set up my play space for bereaved youth" (white text on a pink rounded rectangle); "we hope to have a similar one at the carefarm!" (white text on a green rounded rectangle). the video opens on a wooden door with a dark stained wooden sign hanging from a braided rope, and a small illustrated logo in the upper right corner showing a pink flower and an orange monarch butterfly on a light blue circular background. a hand lifts the sign to reveal it is hand-decorated with painted rainbows, clouds, raindrops, lightning bolts, and colorful lettering on a dark background with letters that read “i am playing”. the camera then moves through the space, showing: a white noise machine being placed on the floor near a baseboard; a hand turning on a light switch; a ceiling light panel covered with a nature filter showing a canopy of green trees and blue sky; a hand adjusting blinds; a closet area with colorful dress-up clothes and a blue fisher-price toy chest; a large teal exercise ball being moved into place; a red and gold sequin sensory pillow being set on purple floor poufs arranged in a cozy corner, with emotion chart posters visible on the wall above; a shallow sand tray on the floor with a collection of stuffed animal puppets dressed as community helpers (firefighter, police officer, and others) displayed above it; a hand holding a teal visual timer near a white play kitchen set with small accessories; a colorful k'nex ball being placed onto a shelf that’s full of board games; a ukulele leaning against the wall; and a colorful hand drum alongside the ukulele. the video ends with a slow pan of the full room — shelves stocked with games, art supplies, and toys, warm fairy lights lining the shelving unit, a green pop-up tunnel on the floor, and the stuffed puppets arranged on a low shelf — with the on-screen text "let's play!" on an orange rounded rectangle. the logo features pink flowers and a monarch butterfly illustration above the words “monarch meadow carefarm” appears on the final slide. the overall feeling is intentional, warm, and supportive.]

05/26/2026

it can be really difficult to give ourselves permission to tend to our needs, or even find the time, especially if you’re a caregiver.

and yet, it is paramount.

it is not “selfish” to prioritize yourself.
you are not a “burden” to others by asking for support.
you are loving yourself.
you are doing what you need to in order to survive this death.

consider how you can honor what your body may be telling you this week.
maybe it’s reaching out to someone to say:

🍲 “i’m having a tough week, and i could really use a night not to cook. would you be willing to drop off a meal or send me some takeout?”

👥“i’m feeling lonely today and could use a friend. do you have time to chat or come over?”

😮‍💨“i need a few hours to take care of myself. would you be willing to watch my child/children sometime this weekend?”

😖is it giving yourself grace when the youth in your care is having a tough time and you have nothing left to be your most understanding and patient self?

what does loving yourself while grieving look like? feel free to share in the comments, if you wish.

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05/25/2026

curious to know a little about what we actually share in our monthly newsletter, corner of compassion?

we rotate through carefarm updates and grief content every two months; however, one part remains consistent at the beginning of each one. hear our Executive Director share what that part is.

you can sign up for corner of compassion here: www.monarchmeadowcarefarm.org/newsletter.

[id: a vertical video shows a woman with long wavy brown hair speaking directly to the camera indoors in a softly lit room with pale yellow walls. the woman is wearing a maroon tank top and silver hoop earrings. a framed picture hangs on the wall behind her, and a large leafy houseplant sits nearby. monarch meadow carefarm’s flower and butterfly logo appears in the upper corner of the video. text appears throughout the video as the woman speaks about her thoughts regarding how we speak about our dead, including her relationship with her sibling. she shares that these thoughts are an example of content in the newsletter each month.]

05/22/2026

slowing down affords us the opportunity to truly connect with another being. to see them and ourselves a little more clearly and authentically.

presence without words is sometimes all that is needed.

a gentle touch, a loving scratch for an animal, or a hug.
a smile, even if through tears.
a deep breath in and out.

when we slow down, we can be reminded that we are not alone in the here and now. we are surrounded by a community of living beings if we can pause to take them in.

[id: a photo of a woman standing outside a large wooden barn while gently interacting with a brown cow. several goats rest and wander in the background near feeding areas and fenced enclosures. the woman smiles softly as the cow leans toward her in a calm outdoor farm setting with grass, dirt paths, and wooden structures surrounding them. the overall feeling is peaceful, connected, and grounding.]

05/21/2026

wishing you a gentle day ahead.

be kind to yourself as you hold the enormity of grief. 💗

[id: a graphic of towering evergreen trees stretching upward toward a bright blue sky, viewed from below beneath a dense forest canopy. white text across the center reads “give yourself permission to exist at the pace of grief, even for a moment” the website monarchmeadowcarefarm.org website sits centered at the bottom of the graphic. the overall feeling is peaceful, grounding, and comforting.]

05/20/2026

a common misconception is that play therapy is “just playing.”

in a culture that prizes verbal expression, the inherent significance and value of play is overlooked.

when youth are viewed and treated like mini-adults, play is deemed unnecessary or “unproductive.”

the reality is that play builds essential, life-long skills for youth in emotional wellness, social relationships, facilitating communication, and fostering personal strengths - all proven by research.

And the best part? YOUTH ARE DRAWN TO PLAY!

it’s their natural way of processing their feelings and experiences; it’s the best way they know how to navigate their world and make sense of it.

youth simply need unhurried time, the tools, and the opportunity to play through their grief.

[id: a playful graphic with light blue background and white doodles drawn without - the doodles are dotted lines, clouds, a happy sun with a smiling face, and butterfly. text at the top of the design reads “why play therapy?” and below is two box design elements - one with a lavender solid shadow which reads “play therapy is: backed by research, effective, creative, developmentally appropriate, …and it utilizes their language - PLAY!” and the other with a light orange solid shadow which reads “youth use: symbolic play with toys, games, expressive arts (music, dance/movement, visual art, writing), to better express their thoughts and emotions at a safe distance.” underneath to the lower right corner more text reads “providing a safe environment, repetition, and the guidance of a therapist to help regulate emotions has been found to support the processing of trauma and learning new ways to manage a dysregulated nervous system.” the monarch meadow carefarm logo appears in the upper righthand corner of the graphic. the logo is all-white and features flowers and a monarch butterfly illustration above the words “monarch meadow carefarm.” the overall feeling is playful, supportive, and gentle.]

05/19/2026

what do you think your body and heart need today?

here’s a possible list to help ease the mental load.

feel free to share in the comments one way you’re showing yourself love and care today.

our Executive Director will be going for a walk because the sun and birds are out in full today. ☀️

[id: a video of a peaceful wooded trail with lush green tree canopies overhead and soft natural movement throughout the forest. over the video, animated text panels reads “a few suggestions for ways you can consider taking care of yourself today: text or call a trusted person and share how you're actually doing, drink water - it hydrates amid tears, boosts brain functioning, flushes out toxins, aids gut health, get into nature - sit in the grass or go for a walk by some trees/flowers/plants; it lowers blood pressure, heart rate, reduces stress, increases attention and memory, eat nutritious food - the vitamins and minerals in plants support brain, body, gut, and heart functioning, release anger - scream, smash cardboard boxes, throw ice cubes on the ground, create something - write, draw, color, make music, dance, read a poem, meaningful quote, book, snuggle or go for a walk with an animal, the circular monarch meadow carefarm logo appears throughout the reel. the video ends on a white page with the logo which features pink flowers and a monarch butterfly illustration above the words “monarch meadow carefarm” the overall feeling is calming, grounding, and supportive.]

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PO Box 490153
Everett, MA
02149

Website

http://www.monarchmeadowcarefarm.org/

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