Tomorrow is my late partner’s birthday. She would have been 51. And every year, I try to do something that gives back. Not in a big, performative way… just in a way that feels right. Because I’ve learned this in my own life—the only way I’ve been able to change my grief… is by turning it into something that helps someone else. So this year, for her 51st birthday, I’m doing something to help you all find Purpose in your Pain. I’m opening up the solo course to become a grief coach for $51. This is your opportunity to become a globally certified grief coach, accredited in 82 countries. But more than that… this is personal for me. This is my gift to Terry. Because the way I keep her alive in my life isn’t by holding onto the past…it’s by continuing to do something meaningful with what we went through. And part of that is helping more people understand this: Grief is not the end of your story. You can grieve with more love than pain.You can rebuild meaning.You can create a new vision for your life, even after loss. And sometimes… the way we do that is by helping someone else find their way through it too. So if you’ve felt that pull… even a little… Come join us. The Secret to Living IS Giving.... Click the link below to join us as a global grief educator. Let’s do something meaningful with this 🤍. And no- you're not too early in your grief to be a Grief Educator/Coach. This course will help you heal too. Link: https://mastergrief.com/terrybirthday Warmly, T

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These were my thoughts on the 4th of April; This past year has been one of the hardest journeys any of us could have imagined. Grief has come in waves—sometimes quiet and heavy, sometimes overwhelming and unexpected. We’ve felt sadness, anger, confusion, and even moments of guilt for laughing or smiling again. Every emotion has been real, and every one of them has been a reflection of how deeply we love her. There isn’t a single day that has gone by without thinking of Sonja. Not one moment where she hasn’t been missed. The pain of losing her has changed us all, and in many ways, it always will. But I also know that I can’t live in the “what ifs” or in what could have been. As hard as it is, I won’t dwell there. Instead, I choose to honor Sonja’s memory by focusing on the beautiful life she did live—the love she gave, the joy she brought, and the light she left behind in all of us. So today, as much as this day marks one year without her, I’m choosing to see it differently. I’m choosing not to focus on the day we lost her—but on the 6,093 days we had her. Because to me, 6,093 days will always be greater than one. 6,093 days of her laughter. 6,093 days of her light. 6,093 days of memories, love, and moments that shaped who she was and who we are because of her. Those days mattered. Her life mattered. And her love didn’t end—it lives on in every one of us, in the way we remember her, speak her name, and carry her forward. Today is not just about grief. It’s about honoring Sonja—her life, her spirit, and the love she gave so freely. It’s about holding onto those 6,093 days and letting them shine brighter than the darkness of this one. Thank you, Toni 🫶🏼

Hi everyone 🤍 I wanted to gently share that we are opening our next cohort for grief coaches. If you’ve been feeling a pull toward this work… even quietly… this is your moment to lean into it a little. We do have a very limited number of partial grant options available.If you’d like to be considered, email me directly at [email protected] with the subject line: GRANT You can also explore the grant options here:https://mastergrief.com/grant-educatorcheckout These spots are limited and will fill. I also want to say something that I know a lot of people wonder but don’t ask… It is not too soon in your grief. This certification is not just about helping others.It often becomes a part of your own healing too—understanding what’s happening inside of you, having language for it, and being in a space where people truly get it. The course is completely on your timeline.You can move through it at your own pace, pause when you need to, and come back when you’re ready. You’ll be part of the MasterGrief community online, with the option to step into the business accelerator if and when that feels right for you. There’s no pressure here. Just an invitation. If you feel called, take a look, and reach out with any questions. There is something really meaningful that happens when we begin to find purpose inside of pain… not by forcing it, but by allowing it to evolve into something that can support someone else. I’m here if you need me 🤍