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The Absence of Her Community Designed to support teen girls and women who have experienced the loss or absence of a mother.

10/09/2026

This Saturday 10/10/26 take the time to get connect, and support through a 5 K walked in support of Breast Cancer đź’—.

One year ago today. 🤍🦋On what would have been my mother’s 69th birthday, I officially launched The Absence of Her Commun...
10/06/2026

One year ago today. 🤍🦋

On what would have been my mother’s 69th birthday, I officially launched The Absence of Her Community.

And honestly… I had no idea what I was stepping into.

What started from my own experience with losing my mother has grown into something much bigger than me. It has stretched me, challenged me, humbled me, and at times, exhausted me. There have been hurdles. There have been moments when I questioned whether I should keep going. There were even moments when I wanted to quit.

But then I remember why I started.

I remember the women and girls who know what it feels like to live with an absence that words cannot always explain.

I remember that grief can be incredibly lonely.

And I remember that if my pain can become a place of comfort, connection, and hope for someone else, then maybe my mother’s absence can still produce something beautiful.

I would never wish my mother back to this world.

She served her time here. She loved. She gave. She lived. And when her work on this earth was finished, she went home.

But that doesn’t mean I don’t miss her.

I do.

Her absence still hurts sometimes.

There are moments when I wish I could call her. Hear her voice. Ask her a question. Tell her something that happened. Have one more conversation.

But something else happened in her absence.

I became stronger.

I discovered parts of myself I may have never known if she were still here. I learned things I could not have learned in her presence. I found purpose in places I never expected to look.

And somehow, through the ache of losing my mother, God allowed me to help create a space where other women don’t have to walk through grief alone.

That is what The Absence of Her Community means to me.

It is not about forgetting our mothers.

It is not about “getting over” grief.

It is about learning how to live, love, grow, and grieve forward while carrying their absence with us.

Today, I celebrate one year.

One year of The Absence of Her Community.
One year of serving.
One year of learning.
One year of growing.
One year of showing up,even when it was hard.

And one year of realizing that what hurts me doesn’t have to destroy me.

Sometimes, the very place where we experienced our deepest loss becomes the place where God reveals our greatest purpose.

Mama, I miss you. I honor you. And I thank God for the life you gave me.

Your absence will always be a part of my story.

But it doesn’t have to be the end of my story.

🦋 Grief is a journey. And it is a journey better done in community.

Happy 1st Anniversary, The Absence of Her Community.

One year down. We’re just getting started. 🤍🦋

🌸🔥 BLOOM & BURN — SEPTEMBER!What an AMAZING weekend as we celebrated the inaugural Grieve Forward Conference! 💚🤎Now let’...
09/06/2026

🌸🔥 BLOOM & BURN — SEPTEMBER!

What an AMAZING weekend as we celebrated the inaugural Grieve Forward Conference! 💚🤎

Now let’s keep moving! 👟

Join me on the Nike Run Club app as we exercise the stress that grief can bring.

It’s not about the miles—it’s about the movement. ❤️

I’ve come close to reaching my goal, but I haven’t made it yet! I know having YOU on the app will motivate me to get there. 🙌🏾

Come move with me. Let’s reach the goal TOGETHER!

🌸 Bloom through it.
🔥 Burn through the stress.
đź‘ź Keep moving forward.

https://nikerunclub.sng.link/A6sko/96h7/r_5ac33b6d01

Grieve Forward starts tonight!!!There is still time to register.We are honored to welcome LaMonica “Monie J” Jones , of ...
09/04/2026

Grieve Forward starts tonight!!!
There is still time to register.

We are honored to welcome LaMonica “Monie J” Jones , of MJ Queen Studio as a facilitator for Grieve Forward! 💚

LaMonica will facilitate:

“When Relationships Change:Grieving Relationships”

Grief is not always connected to death. Sometimes we grieve relationships that have changed, ended, or no longer look the way they once did. We may grieve friendships, family relationships, marriages, or connections with people who are still here.

LaMonica is an author, speaker, worship leader, songwriter, entrepreneur, and empowerment advocate whose life and work are deeply rooted in faith, healing, restoration, and purpose.

Through her personal journey and her faith-centered testimony, she has developed a passion for encouraging others to recognize their worth, embrace healing, and confidently move forward.

As the author of Behind the Crown: A True Story of Illusion, Healing, and Restoration, LaMonica shares a powerful message that painful seasons do not have to become permanent identities,and that there can be life, purpose, and freedom on the other side of what we have survived.

đź’š When relationships change, it can leave us grieving the person, the connection, the memories, and even the future we imagined together.

Through this meaningful conversation, participants will have space to explore the grief that can come when relationships change and consider what healing and moving forward can look like.

Whether you are grieving a relationship, navigating a difficult change, or seeking information to better support someone you love, Grieve Forward is for you.

📲 Register today and join us!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc4vK0q56Ec5vl_D9dTdFY-V4XLr_NAtgn9WbtF-9qFodMwcQ/viewform

Moving forward is not forgetting.

Tomorrow is the day!!Have you registered for the free conference?We are excited to welcome Janelle Marshall, LPC-S, of M...
09/04/2026

Tomorrow is the day!!
Have you registered for the free conference?

We are excited to welcome Janelle Marshall, LPC-S, of Marshall Counseling Services,as a facilitator for Grieve Forward! đź’š

Janelle will facilitate:

“Becoming Again” (Grieving Life Changes and Identity Changes)

Grief isn’t always connected to death. Sometimes, we grieve the person we used to be, the life we once had, the relationships that changed, or the future we imagined for ourselves.

As a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor and owner of Marshall Counseling Services, Janelle has over a decade of clinical experience serving adolescents, adults, couples, families, and professionals across Texas. She specializes in anxiety, stress management, parenting, communication, intergenerational trauma, and culturally responsive care.

As a first-generation Caribbean-American therapist, Janelle brings a culturally grounded, compassionate, and practical approach to helping individuals and families navigate grief, life transitions, and emotional healing.

đź’š Who are you when life no longer looks the way you expected?

Through this powerful session, participants will have the opportunity to explore the grief connected to life changes and identity shifts while considering what it means to embrace the process of becoming again.

Whether you are navigating a major life change, grieving a former version of yourself, or seeking information to better support someone you love, Grieve Forward is for you.

📲 Register today and join us!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc4vK0q56Ec5vl_D9dTdFY-V4XLr_NAtgn9WbtF-9qFodMwcQ/viewform

You don’t have to return to who you used to be to become who you are meant to be.
You don’t have to grieve alone.
Moving forward is not forgetting.

Tomorrow is the day!!Have you registered for the free conference?We are honored to welcome Arletha Orr, of Embracing My ...
09/03/2026

Tomorrow is the day!!
Have you registered for the free conference?

We are honored to welcome Arletha Orr, of Embracing My Journey, as a facilitator for Grieve Forward! đź’š

Arletha will lead our powerful session:
“Rediscovering Tomorrow (Spouse Loss)”

An author, publisher, and Certified Grief Coach, Arletha’s passion for grief support was born from her own journey through devastating loss. After a life-altering tragedy caused her world to collapse, Arletha discovered a deeper purpose—to shine a light for others whose lives have been consumed by the darkness of grief.

Today, she uses her voice, experience, and passion to remind others that there can still be life after loss. Through her work, Arletha hopes to encourage people around the world to find hope, purpose, and a reason to look toward tomorrow,even when tomorrow feels impossible to imagine.

💚 Losing a spouse can change everything. The future you envisioned may suddenly look completely different, leaving you wondering, “What does my life look like now?”

Arletha’s session will create space to explore what it means to begin rediscovering tomorrow after the loss of a spouse,and to recognize that moving forward does not mean leaving your loved one behind.

Whether you are grieving the loss of a spouse, supporting someone who is, or simply want to better understand the journey of grief, Grieve Forward is for you.

📲 Register today and join us!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc4vK0q56Ec5vl_D9dTdFY-V4XLr_NAtgn9WbtF-9qFodMwcQ/viewform

Because there can be life after loss.
Because your story doesn’t end with grief.
Moving forward is not forgetting.

Tomorrow is the day!!Have you registered for the FREE Grieve Forward Conference?We are honored to welcome Kasandra Booze...
09/03/2026

Tomorrow is the day!!
Have you registered for the FREE Grieve Forward Conference?

We are honored to welcome Kasandra Boozer , of Kaleb's Corner LLC, as a facilitator for Grieve Forward! đź’š

Kasandra will lead our session:
💚”Carrying Love Forward” (Child Loss)

As a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP), Kasandra brings more than two decades of experience supporting children, families, and individuals with disabilities. Her professional journey includes roles as an LSSP, Educational Diagnostician, Special Education Teacher, General Education Teacher, Department Chair, Adjunct Professor, and instructional leader.

But Kasandra’s connection to this work is also deeply personal.

She is the owner of Kaleb’s Corner, LLC, a special needs consulting business named after her son, Kaleb, who had special needs. Through both her personal and professional experiences, Kasandra understands the unique challenges families can face while navigating disability, caregiving, advocacy—and the many emotions that can come with loving and supporting a child.

đź’š Grief can look different when you are grieving expectations, abilities, milestones, dreams, or the life you imagined for your child. This conversation creates space to acknowledge those emotions and gain understanding and support.

Whether you are personally experiencing this type of grief, supporting a family member, or simply want to better understand someone you love, Grieve Forward is for you.

📲 Register today and join us!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc4vK0q56Ec5vl_D9dTdFY-V4XLr_NAtgn9WbtF-9qFodMwcQ/viewform

Because grief deserves to be acknowledged, understood, and supported.
Moving forward is not forgetting.

YOU MAY KNOW SOMEONE WHO NEEDS THIS. 💚🤎Grief does not always look like tears.Sometimes it looks like:• Isolation• Anger•...
09/03/2026

YOU MAY KNOW SOMEONE WHO NEEDS THIS. 💚🤎

Grief does not always look like tears.

Sometimes it looks like:
• Isolation
• Anger
• Exhaustion
• Silence
• Trying to figure out how to live after loss

Grieve Forward is just a few days away!

If this event is not for you, please SHARE it with someone who may benefit from a space to grieve, connect, heal, and move forward.

📅 September 4–5
đź“Ť Bayland Community Center

One share could reach someone who truly needs it. đź’š

WE are just a few days away…Have you registered? It’s FREE!We are honored to welcome Bria Johnson of Bee Bliss Enterpris...
09/03/2026

WE are just a few days away…
Have you registered? It’s FREE!

We are honored to welcome Bria Johnson of Bee Bliss Enterprisesas a facilitator for Grieve Forward and excited for her to lead:

💚 “Finding Your New Rhythm: Managing Life While Grieving”

Bria believes that having a healthy, non-judgmental support system and the right coping tools can help us move toward the life we want, even when life looks nothing like we planned.

With experience supporting individuals through trauma/PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, family conflict, addiction recovery, and more, Bria understands that seeking help takes courage. Her approach is centered on meeting people where they are, creating a comfortable space to explore thoughts and feelings, and taking the journey one step at a time.

đź’š And sometimes, finding your new rhythm means learning how to turn lemons into lemonade.

Whether you are grieving yourself or looking for resources to help someone you love, Grieve Forward is for you.

📲 Register today and join us!
Because you don’t have to grieve alone.
Moving forward is not forgetting.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc4vK0q56Ec5vl_D9dTdFY-V4XLr_NAtgn9WbtF-9qFodMwcQ/viewform

LET’S TALK. 💬🤎If you could say one thing to someone you have lost, what would it be?Share your answer in the comments. 💚...
09/02/2026

LET’S TALK. 💬🤎

If you could say one thing to someone you have lost, what would it be?

Share your answer in the comments. 💚👇

As we prepare for Grieve Forward in just a few days, we are reminded that every story, every loss, and every journey through grief is different.

There is room for your story here.

🕯️ Grieve Forward
📅 September 4–5
đź“Ť Bayland Community Center

đź’š Moving forward is not forgetting.

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