Grieving Hearts
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A mother's grief is unlike any other.
Her care should be, too.
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We walk beside mothers after the loss of a child,
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offering mother-to-mother, in-person and online group support, trauma-informed guidance,
and gentle healing experiences.​
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So that no grieving mother has to feel alone.
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Who We Are
Rooted in Lived Experience. Guided with Care.
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Co-founded by two bereaved mothers,
one a grief therapist and a Doctor of Psychology —
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Grieving Hearts is a peer-based community
built on lived experience and professional insight —
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Assisting mothers in Placer, Sacramento, and El Dorado counties,
and wherever grieving moms find us.
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We are supported by bereaved mothers
who have walked this road and help keep our programs
grounded in the distinctive needs and lived experiences of grieving mothers.
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Our board brings nonprofit, financial, and legal experience,
helping ensure this work is carried out with both compassion and responsibility.
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Why We Exist
The loss of a child changes everything.​
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It reaches into a mother’s body,
her daily life, her sense of who she is,
and her relationships.
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Many mothers feel deeply alone-
even when they are surrounded by people who love them.
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A grieving mother often feels misunderstood,
uncertain how to move through her days,
and overwhelmed by what is happening to her.​
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A mother's grief is frequently accompanied by trauma,
and informed, compassionate care is essential.
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Grief is not always processed through words.
What is stored in the body can move through art, movement, and presence.
Without that release, her grief can become stuck,
quietly preventing a mother from living her life.
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While there are organizations that support grieving families,
a mother’s particular needs are not always fully seen,
understood, or cared for. ​
Grieving Hearts exists so no mother grieves alone.
Our Programs
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Companions
​When a mother first reaches out, she is welcomed by another bereaved mother who listens, offers gentle connection, and helps her learn about the support available to her. This first contact may become the beginning of a continuing bond. Some mothers stay in touch by text, phone, or coffee; others simply take comfort in knowing someone is there when they want to reach back. There is no pressure and no expectation — only a gentle connection that can continue over time.
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Private Introductions
We are often able to introduce her to another mother whose loss was similar in some way — such as the age of the child, the circumstances of the death, or the kind of grief surrounding it.
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Facilitated Groups ​
In-person gatherings are offered once a month, bringing mothers together in a relaxed, welcoming space. Through art-making, gentle movement, and remembrance activities, we create room to process grief, honor our children, and simply be together.
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​Online Sacred Circle
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Each month, we gather online via Zoom around a meaningful question placed at the center of our circle. There is no pressure to speak — only an open, held space where every mother is welcome to share, reflect, or rest in the company of others who understand.
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Mothers' Loss Education Program​
​Our six-week series was created specifically for bereaved mothers. It offers a gentle, trauma-informed path through the emotional, physical, relational, and spiritual dimensions of child loss. Grounded in care and compassion, the series helps mothers begin to understand what they are carrying and find a way forward at their own pace.​
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Early Practical Help ​
​​As funding allows, we offer short-term practical support for mothers facing urgent and especially difficult circumstances — help with groceries, gas, utilities, or other bare necessities.
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​​ ​​​​​Why This Works
When a mother’s experience is named and understood,
something begins to shift.
What once felt confusing
begins to make sense.
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What felt isolating
becomes shared.
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There is recognition.
Connection.
A sense of not being alone.
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Real Impact
Grieving Hearts was established in August 2025.
Although we have intentionally limited our outreach,
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740 individuals have visited this site directly.​​
53 mothers have joined our growing community​​
​21 mothers have engaged in creative and somatic experiences​
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7 well-received no-cost events have been offered
5 mothers have been connected to another mother with a similar loss
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2 mothers were provided emergency support in urgent need​​
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We believe this is only the beginning.
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Growing This Work
Grieving Hearts is currently volunteer-run
so that all funding can go directly to the care of mothers after childloss.
As more mothers find their way here,
we are working to sustain and expand what is already taking place.
Support allows us to:
• Continue offering programs at no cost to mothers
• Reach more mothers who are still navigating this loss alone
• Build the structure needed to responsibly support this growing work
• Move toward a more stable and centralized space for connection
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If you are a grieving mother, we are here for you.
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You are not alone.
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If you would like to support this work, your generosity
helps us reach more mothers.
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