In 2019, my Dad was diagnosed with cancer and began his journey to remission; 2 surgeries, several rounds of radiation and chemotherapy, a blood transfusion and numerous doctor’s visits were just part of the game.  After doing everything we could, including getting a second & third opinion on possible options, we were told that it was incurable. 

Sadly, in 2021 we lost my Dad, best friend, confidant to the dreaded C word.

This is when my grief journey began with the world, it had started long before as I watched his lifestyle change and our relationship evolve from father/daughter to patient/caregiver and more so friend/friend over the years.

As I entered into the world of grieving the loss of a loved one, I realized VERY quickly that the support, the understanding, the words just weren’t available. As a society, I realized we don’t talk about grief. We don’t acknowledge it beyond the handful of days after someone passes away and I wanted better for my kids, family, and quite honestly – all of society. 

This is why I chose to get certified to help my fellow grievers; be it the loss of a loved one, loss of a job, lifestyle, etc. I want to help.