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 is alone.
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If you are a grieving mother, we know your pain.
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You are still their mom.
Come as you are.
We are here for you.
Sometimes it is enough to just breathe.
Our Programs
We meet mothers where they are, with connection, understanding, education, and compassionate support.
Compassion
A gentle first connection with a bereaved mother who understands.
Connection
When possible, we connect mothers with another mother whose loss is similar in some way
Expression
Creative gatherings for remembrance, gentle movement, and connection.
Reflection
A Mother's Sacred Circle, book club, and spaces to share or simply listen.
Education
Our 6-week Healing Education Series for grieving mothers.
Practical Support
Short-term help with basic needs, as funding allows.
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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+ Visitors​​ | 53+ Mothers Connected | ​​21 Mothers Participated
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​​8 Gatherings Hosted | ​6 Mother-to-Mother Matches | ​​2 Emergency Support Grants
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We believe this is only the beginning.
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Who We Are
Rooted in Lived Experience.
Guided with Care.
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Grieving Hearts was co-founded by two bereaved mothers.
One co-founder is also a grief therapist and Doctor of Psychology,
which helps shape our trauma-informed approach.
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We are a peer-based community offering mother-to-mother support, trauma-informed guidance, and healing experiences for mothers after child loss.
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We serve Placer, Sacramento, and El Dorado counties,
and wherever grieving moms find us.
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Why We Are Here
The loss of a child changes everything.​
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It reaches into a mother’s body,
identity, relationships,
and sense of safety.
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Many mothers feel deeply alone,
even when surrounded by people who love them.
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A mother's grief is often accompanied by trauma,
and informed, compassionate care is essential.
Grieving Hearts exists because a mother's particular needs are not always fully seen, understood, or supported.
A Word About Fathers
Grieving Hearts recognizes that fathers, siblings, grandparents, and others experience profound grief after the death of a child.
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Our focus on mothers is not because their grief matters more than anyone else's. Rather, Grieving Hearts was created to address the unique biological, psychological, social, and identity-related challenges many mothers face after child loss—needs that are not always fully addressed within traditional grief services.
By focusing on bereaved mothers, we seek to provide specialized care, connection, and understanding for a population whose needs are often overlooked.