Stephy's Place

Stephy's Place A support and resource center for grief and loss, located in Red Bank, NJ, offering free one-on-one and group peer counseling support.
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Stephy’s Place Online Pop-up Store June 1 - June 10Thanks to the positive response and interest in our Stephy’s Place me...
06/01/2026

Stephy’s Place
Online Pop-up Store
June 1 - June 10

Thanks to the positive response and interest in our Stephy’s Place merchandise, we are happy to reopen our online store starting today through 6/10!

Please click or copy/paste this link:
https://www.sneakersplusgear.store/stephysplace/

Please note that orders will be ready for pickup in the Stephy’s Place office after 8/4, when we reopen.

If you’d like to receive your order sooner, please pay to have it shipped directly to your home. You can expect the delivery around mid-July.

Any questions, please call the store directly at 732-280-2921 or email them at [email protected]

Thank you for your support!

https://www.sneakersplusgear.store/stephysplace/

"No one way of grieving is better than any other. Some people are more emotional and dive into their feelings; others ar...
06/01/2026

"No one way of grieving is better than any other. Some people are more emotional and dive into their feelings; others are stoic and may seek distraction from dwelling on an unchangeable fact of living. While many difficult and complicated emotions are associated with the grieving process, experiences of joy, contentment, and humor are not absent during this difficult time. Self-compassion, physical exercise, and strong social support can all contribute to alleviating some of the most challenging aspects of grief."

It’s a grief that no one talks about. But you can talk about it with us!

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“On those days when you miss someone the most, as though your memories are sharp enough to slice through skin and bone, ...
05/31/2026

“On those days when you miss someone the most, as though your memories are sharp enough to slice through skin and bone, remember how they loved you.

Remember how they loved you and do that, for yourself. In their name, in their honor.

Love yourself, as they loved you.

They would like that.

On those days when you miss someone the most, love yourself harder.” -Donna Ashworth

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Grief is often misunderstood as a destination, a dark valley where we are expected to remain until time grants us permis...
05/30/2026

Grief is often misunderstood as a destination, a dark valley where we are expected to remain until time grants us permission to leave. But grief was never meant to be a dwelling place. It is a companion. A quiet traveler who walks beside us long after the world expects us to have moved on. It arrives because love was there first.

The ones we lose do not disappear completely. They become woven into the fabric of who we are. Their laughter lingers in our memories, their wisdom echoes in our choices, and their love settles gently within our hearts. Grief is the evidence of that love. It is the shadow cast by a bond that even death cannot erase.

As we continue our journey, grief changes shape. Some days it walks heavily beside us; other days it is barely visible, resting softly beneath the light of ordinary moments. Yet it remains, not as a wound demanding attention, but as a sacred reminder that someone precious once touched our life deeply enough to leave an imprint on our soul.

We are not less because they are gone. We are more because they were here. We carry their love forward in the way we speak, the way we care, the way we notice beauty, and the way we continue despite the ache. The story goes on, not as it was written before, but enriched with new notes; the tender, bittersweet notes that love itself composed when it learned how to live beyond goodbye. 🕊️
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We are here to walk beside you.
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“I know you're sad, so I won't tell you to have a good day.Instead, I advise you to simply have a day.Get up, brush your...
05/30/2026

“I know you're sad, so I won't tell you to have a good day.
Instead, I advise you to simply have a day.
Get up, brush your teeth, feed yourself well, wear comfortable clothes and don't give up on yourself.
You'll have good days.
Until then, have a day.”
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Healing doesn't mean forgetting.It means remembering without reliving.You'll still cry.Still get quiet sometimes.That do...
05/29/2026

Healing doesn't mean forgetting.
It means remembering without reliving.
You'll still cry.
Still get quiet sometimes.
That doesn't mean you're broken.
It means your soul is learning to hold the memory without drowning in it.
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“Nothing is more shocking, emotional, or final than the death of a loved one. Facing the death of someone you love—a chi...
05/28/2026

“Nothing is more shocking, emotional, or final than the death of a loved one. Facing the death of someone you love—a child, a spouse, a parent, a close friend—is one of life’s most difficult experiences. Your head is spinning with so many thoughts, feelings, and emotions. You can’t grasp that you’ve had your last visit, your last conversation, your last meal, and your last holiday with your loved one. Your mind is flooded with things you wish you had said or done. You want to say, “I love you,” one more time, and you want to hear it said to you. Your warehouse of memories is filled with fond and painful remembrances, and you are holding tightly to that treasured collection of fading photographs. You don’t feel ready to say goodbye or to deal with the grief that’s overtaken you.”

Stephy's Place-Support Center for Grief and Loss
https://www.stephysplace.org/sp/

Love Came FirstYou don't move on after loss, but you must move with. You must shake hands with grief, welcome her in, fo...
05/27/2026

Love Came First
You don't move on after loss, but you must move with. You must shake hands with grief, welcome her in, for she lives with you now. Pull her a chair at the table and offer her comfort. She is not the monster you first thought her to be.
She is love. And she will walk with you now, stay with you now, peacefully. If you let her. And on the days when your anger is high, remember why she came, remember who she represents.
Remember. Grief came to you my friend because love came first. Love came first. -Donna Ashworth

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“You have to wait, with grief, I have found, you have to wait until you are ready to talk. The words find you, you can n...
05/26/2026

“You have to wait, with grief, I have found, you have to wait until you are ready to talk. The words find you, you can never find them. Grief is too deep, too visceral, too scarring for ordinary, everyday words.”
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Memorial Day in the USA honors military service members who died in the line of duty. For grieving families, this holida...
05/25/2026

Memorial Day in the USA honors military service members who died in the line of duty. For grieving families, this holiday can trigger deep, complex emotions. Navigating this involves purposeful remembrance, self-care, and leaning into specialized support systems.

Memorial Day can be an incredibly heavy time. It is a day that brings profound waves of heartache, regardless of how long someone has been gone. Navigating grief during a holiday often requires a mix of intentional remembrance, community connection, and gentle self-care.

Many grievers find comfort in quiet, personal remembrance, such as looking at photo albums, cooking a favorite meal, or creating a dedicated memory box.

Placing flags or flowers at a local veterans' cemetery or memorial site can provide a meaningful sense of closeness.

Dedicate a few moments to a personal tribute, such as creating a photo album, writing down favorite traditions, or planting a tree in their memory.

Gather with family and friends to recount stories. Hearing their name and remembering their life helps keep their spirit alive.

Cook a recipe they loved, listen to their favorite music, or participate in an activity they were passionate about.

There is no right or wrong way to grieve. Allow yourself to experience your emotions, whether that is heartbreak, gratitude, or both.

Practice the "Three Cs": Focus on small steps: Choose what helps, Connect with others, and Communicate your needs.

Grief is emotionally and physically exhausting. Do not hesitate to step away from public events or social gatherings if you need a break.

If the holiday brings up overwhelming feelings, you do not have to carry the weight alone. Several organizations offer targeted support for survivors and military families.

TAPS (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors): Provides compassionate care, peer-based emotional support, and casework assistance for anyone grieving the loss of a military loved one.

Travis Manion Foundation: Empowers survivors and veterans by connecting them with a supportive community focused on positive impact and "moving forward with purpose".

VA Bereavement Counseling: The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs offers grief counseling and support groups for families, caregivers, and loved ones of fallen service members.

GriefShare: For broader grief support, this organization connects individuals with local, faith-based and secular weekly support groups.

For local New Jersey individuals, at Stephy’s Place you will be able to talk to others who are continuing their journey through the grief process.

Photo: hand-drawn, artist unknown.

www.stephysplace.org

Address

210 West Front Street, Suite 209, Swede Chevalier Bldg
Red Bank, NJ
07701

Telephone

+17327979739

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