Grief with Hope

06/10/2026

I share a lot of my healing journey publicly because I know there are others out there silently carrying grief while trying to raise children, survive heartbreak, and somehow keep moving forward.

After losing my husband — my best friend, my person — I wasn’t the mom I wanted to be for a while. My boys were only 18 months and 3 years old when our world completely shattered. I was physically there, but grief consumed me in ways I can barely explain. I knew even then that one day I would regret the moments I missed, but survival was all I could manage at the time.

People often tell me I inspire them, but the truth is… healing didn’t happen overnight. It looked messy. It looked like guilt, depression, exhaustion, isolation, and trying to rebuild a life I never wanted to rebuild.

I’ve looked at my boys a number of times on this trip and got lost in the moment of how time flew by. Even more quickly as I’ve healed along my grief journey. Thinking back to the time I’ve lost and the time I won’t ever get back.

I know they won’t remember me not being present, but I will. And my heart aches.

And now here we are at Disneyland, making memories I once thought I’d never emotionally be able to make again.

These pictures mean more to me than people probably realize. Because they represent presence. Healing. They represent choosing to keep living after wanting to shut down from pain for so long.

And maybe that’s why I continue sharing my story so openly.

Not because I have it all figured out or because the grief is gone. But because I hope there’s another parent somewhere reading this while silently drowning in survival mode, feeling guilty for the parts of themselves grief stole.

But healing is possible. You’re not alone, as lonely as you might feel.

06/01/2026

I want to give a heartfelt thank you to TIP (Traumatic Intervention Program) for sharing Grief with Hope and supporting the work we’re doing within our community. 🤍

TIP is an organization I’ve always felt very close to and have a deep respect for. The compassion, support, and care they provide to families during traumatic and life-changing moments is truly incredible. As a former TIP volunteer- I loved every moment of being a part of something so special.

To have them recognize and support Grief with Hope means more to me than they probably realize.

Healing happens when community comes together… and I’m incredibly grateful to be connected with organizations and people who genuinely care about others walking through grief and trauma.

Thank you, TIP, for all that you do. 💜

💜 Community Resource Spotlight 💜

At TIP, we know that grief doesn’t follow a timeline, and no one should have to walk through loss alone.

We’re grateful to have resources in our community like Grief With Hope, a local support group offering a safe, compassionate space for individuals and families navigating loss. Whether you’ve lost a spouse, parent, sibling, or are simply struggling through one of life’s hardest seasons, there is support available.

Healing happens when we connect with others who understand.

If you or someone you know could benefit from a support group, please take a moment to learn more about the meetings offered by Grief With Hope. Sometimes the most important step is simply knowing you’re not alone.

💜 You are seen. You are heard. You are supported.
Grief with Hope

05/23/2026

Everyone thinks the hardest part of grief is the goodbye.

It isn't.

The hardest part is every single morning after.

Waking up and for one second...just one....forgetting.

And then remembering...

The hardest part is the Friday afternoon that ambushes you out of nowhere.

The song that finds you in the grocery store.

The habit of reaching for your phone to call them.

The inside joke that has no one to tell it to.

The hardest part is learning how to exist in a world that kept moving when yours stopped.

Learning how to answer "how are you" when the honest answer would stop the conversation completely.

Learning how to sit at a table that has a different number of people at it now.

Learning how to celebrate things.

How to laugh at things...

How to want things.

When part of you feels like wanting anything is a betrayal of the weight you're supposed to still be carrying.

The goodbye was one moment.

As devastating as it was...it was one moment.

What comes after is every moment.

Every morning.

Every ordinary Wednesday.

Every holiday....

Every first and every anniversary and every random day that hits harder than the ones that were supposed to.

That's the part nobody prepares you for.

Not the goodbye.

The after.

The long, quiet, relentless after.

And if you're living in the after right now....

You are doing the hardest thing.

Not the goodbye.

This.

What you're doing right now.

This is the hardest part.

And you are still here.

05/20/2026

🚨 IMPORTANT UPDATE FOR OUR GRIEF WITH HOPE COMMUNITY 🚨🤍

For this Wednesday (5/20) and next Wednesday, our meetings will continue at our regular time:

🕊️ Wednesdays • 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Be Xtra Community Event Center
1251 E Onstott Rd • Yuba City

🌿 Welcoming ALL types of grief
No judgment. No pressure. Just support, understanding, and community.

✨ BUT beginning June 1st, Grief with Hope will be expanding into FOUR different support groups across TWO evenings each week to better support the different types of grief within our community.

🌿 NEW SCHEDULE BEGINNING JUNE 1ST:

Mondays

🤍 Parent Loss Group • 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
🤍 Sibling Loss Group • 7:15 PM – 8:15 PM

Wednesdays

🤍 General Loss Group • 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
🤍 Widows/Widowers Group • 7:15 PM – 8:15 PM

This has been something placed deeply on my heart for a long time, and I’m incredibly grateful to watch this community continue growing into a space where people can feel truly seen, understood, and supported.

If you’re grieving in any way… you are welcome here. 🤍

And even if this post isn’t for you, please consider sharing it. Someone you know may need a safe place more than you realize.

🤍

05/08/2026

BIG NEWS for Grief with Hope 🤍

Starting June 1st, we are expanding our support meetings to better serve the different kinds of grief people carry every single day.

Because grief is not one-size-fits-all… and neither is healing.

📍 All meetings will be held at:
Be Xtra Community Event Center
1251 E Onstott, Yuba City

WEDNESDAYS:
🕕 General Loss Support Group — 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
For anyone navigating any kind of loss or life-changing grief.

🕖 Widows/Widowers Support Group — 7:15 PM to 8:15 PM
A safe space for those grieving the loss of a spouse or partner.

MONDAYS:
🕕 Sibling Loss Support Group — 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
For those grieving the loss of a brother or sister.

🕖 Parent Loss Support Group — 7:15 PM to 8:15 PM
For those navigating the loss of a mom or dad.

There is no cost to attend.
No pressure to speak.
Just real people, real understanding, and support.

And this is only the beginning…

As Grief with Hope continues to grow, we plan to add even more specialized groups over time — including child loss support and additional spaces for other forms of grief and life-changing loss.

What started from pain is growing into something so much bigger than I ever imagined… and I’m incredibly grateful for every person who has supported this vision along the way.

Whatever your loss…
you belong here.

Please share — you never know who may need this right now. 🤍

Grief with Hope
📞 530-434-3875
🌐 griefwithhope.com

05/06/2026

Mother’s Day can be one of the hardest days of the year when your mom is in heaven. 🤍

Tomorrow night at Grief with Hope, we’d love to create a space where we can come together, share stories, memories, tears, laughter, and honor the women who shaped our lives.

If you would like to join us, please bring:
🤍 A favorite dish that reminds you of your mom
🤍 A picture of her to share with the group

📍 Grief with Hope
1251 E Onstott Rd, Yuba City
(Directly in front of the Target parking lot)

🗓 Wednesday, May 6
🕕 6:00 PM

You do not have to walk into grief alone. Whether your loss is fresh or years old, you are welcome here exactly as you are.

Please feel free to share this post or tag someone who may need this tonight. 🤍

Grief with Hope

05/02/2026

As Grief with Hope continues to grow, so does the vision behind it. We’ve officially begun stepping into new territory — building structure, leadership, and the foundation for something even bigger than I first imagined.

We’ve had our first official board meeting… but today wasn’t that. This was a group of us coming together to start really planning. Talking vision. Talking purpose. Talking about where Grief with Hope is going and how we can build this into something even bigger for our community.

With vision & purpose.
This was people showing up because they believe grief support, advocacy, and community matter.

Grief with Hope was created from pain…
But it’s growing through action, leadership, and people willing to help shape something meaningful.

Grief with Hope came from one of the hardest parts of my life… but watching it grow into something bigger than just me has been emotional in the best way.

Big things are coming, and I’m deeply grateful for the people helping bring this vision to life. 🤍

01/29/2026

Please do not judge people on how they are grieving.

The reality is..
They are already judging themselves.

Because grief is not linear. There are no timelines or checklists to complete before we feel better.

This is the loneliest..self reflecting..
Most isolating journey that anyone will take in their lives.

Because nobody knows exactly what they are feeling.

Every loss and grieving process is different depending on hundreds of different factors.

Some may mourn the loss heavily for years and years and can’t get out of bed some days.

Some may have known the loss was going to happen and started grieving long before the funeral.

Some may smile and laugh with others but completely break down behind closed doors.

Some may be in shock for months before the reality of it all hits.

Some may busy themselves with plans so they dont have to sit with their feelings.

Some may act strong because they were advised to but eventually break apart.

Some are left with no choice to go on like it was because there are children to take care of and bills to pay.

Some choose to isolate because they cant relate with small talk about tv shows and neighborhood gossip right now.

But with all these differences..
One thing is the same.

There is nobody else in the world who knows what this particular loss feels like…

Exept the one who is grieving.

01/17/2026

Happy anniversary in heaven, my Handsome husband 💜🥂🍾

01/14/2026

GRIEF SUPPORT MEETING TONIGHT!!