Not the surface answer…the REAL one. What brought you into this space? What are you carrying… navigating… hoping for? I learned on this journey that storytelling is healing. When we give our grief a voice,it starts to soften. When we share our story, even just a few words…we remind ourselves: ✨ I’m not alone ✨ My experience matters ✨ There is meaning here, even if I can’t fully see it yet In my LESSONS framework, this is the "S"... Story Sharing & Empowerment. Your story doesn’t have to be polished. It doesn’t have to make sense. It doesn’t even have to be long. It just has to be true. When one person shares…we all feel seen. And that’s how healing ripples through this space. So please, gently, no pressure 😊 introduce yourself below and share: 💬 Why are you here? 💬 What has your grief journey looked like so far? 💬 What are you hoping to receive or experience here? I’m so honored you’re here. Really!! This is your safe place… your sacred container. And your story? It matters more than you know. 🤍

It’s become so evidently clear lately, I’m here for a reason. Everything I’ve walked through, the loss, the grief, the radical self love. I’ve come to understand my purpose more deeply than ever before. I’m here to share creativity. I’m here to share healing. I’m here to help you navigate your grief in a way that feels real, supportive, and full of light, even in the dark. The Creative Grief Journey isn’t just something I teach—it’s something I live. And if you’ve found your way here, I don’t believe that’s by accident. So stay.Follow along.There is so much heart, healing, and hope here for you. ✨ 💛 And if you’re ready to take a deeper step, I have something special for you—just say the word and I’ll share it with you.

There are days that I do not think of them. Then a memory comes to mind, a desire to call, a seasonal event comes around that brings me back to reality. That longing to hold them, to laugh with them, to share with them a meal or recipe. I smile, while my heart breaks. My eyes becomes moist, wanting to cry but my cheeks stay dry. I miss them.

Wanted to take the opportunity to invite you to my first SoulShine Studio Night in Bellevue, Ohio at Younique Wellness. My grief journey has been intense and I am have invested six figures into my healing. So, I am sharing my gifts with you. Although I have just a couple people signed up I will continue with this class because it is so extremely important for anyone seeking emotional empowerment, especially when you’re traveling the grief journey. If you can join me, leave me a message I’ll get you the information. It is a $35 prepaid class, but it’s so much more than creativity. An online version coming soon!! We will be doing some meditation. I will be guiding you on some lessons for the grief journey, and you’ll leave with your own personal artwork. Oh, and PS the podcast is resuming tomorrow. Don’t miss it on YouTube.https://youtube.com/@HeARTworkbyDawn

A lot has happened over the past few months that have changed the trajectory of my involvement with this community. I quit my job.😳. It’s a job. I’m passionate about helping people with substance use disorder. However, the job was so intense. It was derailing what I really want to do which is help people on the grief journey with creative daily practices. So here I am again, and hopefully I’ll be able to sustain my lifestyle without a corporate job! I mean this is a “job” but I love this work! I’m here to support so if you’re still in the group, please leave me a little message and let’s get going on this journey together. Pic of my daughter (10 steps ahead) as we hiked in Northern Idaho. It is beautiful there. Oh also add a pic to your comment if you can!