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Come meet me at one of these two gatherings if you can! ♥️On October 23, 6 PM, Kelly Rizzo and I will be at Godmothers i...
10/21/2026

Come meet me at one of these two gatherings if you can! ♥️

On October 23, 6 PM, Kelly Rizzo and I will be at Godmothers in Summerland talking about living with grief and the love that continues.

My hope is that our conversation helps put words to the parts of grief that can be difficult to explain, even to people close to us.

And on November 1, 3 PM, join me for a celebration of Crying Out Loud at Wish Club in Santa Monica, with movement, sound healing, art, mini oracle readings and more.

Come with a friend, try something new or simply spend some time with us... I’d love to celebrate together.

Bring your copy of my book for me to sign, or buy one there. I’d love to sign it for you! :book:

The Crying Out Loud celebration at Wish Club is free to attend. Please reserve your spot in advance.

If someone you love is grieving, consider inviting them along. Tickets and reservations are through the link in my bio 🔗

10/19/2026

What a special way to begin the week my book Crying Out Loud is being released! 🤸 💫

I'm so grateful to and the for giving me the opportunity to share my story, honor Sammy, and talk about the healing that's possible even after unimaginable loss.

Having my husband and sons be part of this conversation made it even more meaningful. We've all had to find our own way through our grief, and I'm so proud of the love and strength of our family.

My hope is that this conversation reaches someone who needs to hear that they aren't alone, that there's no right way to grieve, and that it's possible to find your way back to joy while still carrying the love and grief.

Crying Out Loud releases out TOMORROW! 🦋 ❤️ You can get your copy anywhere books or sold or link in bio!

Thank you for being part of this journey with me.

I'm so excited to be joining my friend Kelly Rizzo at Godmothers on October 23 for a conversation that's very close to b...
10/17/2026

I'm so excited to be joining my friend Kelly Rizzo at Godmothers on October 23 for a conversation that's very close to both our hearts.

Kelly and I have both experienced devastating loss, and we know firsthand how grief changes just about everything. Our relationships, our priorities, our sense of who we are, and even what we imagine for our future.

But we also know that it's possible to find love, laughter, connection, and even joy again. And sometimes we need to hear that from people who've been there.

We'll be sharing our personal experiences, some of the lessons we've learned along the way, and insights from my new book "Crying Out Loud: A Path Through Grief into a Life Reimagined"

Whether you're grieving yourself, love someone who is, or simply want to better understand this part of the human experience, we'd love to have you join us. I think it's going to be a really special evening. ❤️

📅 Friday, October 23 | 6 PM
📍 Godmothers Books | Summerland, CA

🎟️ Tickets at the link in my bio!

And if you know someone who might need a night like this, please share this with them. Better yet, come together.

10/16/2026

A little peek inside Crying Out Loud ❤️‍🩹

I’ve shown you the cover, but I wanted to show you a little of what’s actually inside.

The dedication to Sammy. A glimpse at the chapters. And some of what I’ve poured into these pages over the last several years.

This book began with my own grief, but it was never meant to be a book only about my loss or about losing a child.

It’s for anyone trying to find their way through loss and figure out how to live in a world that has been permanently changed.

There’s the science of what grief does to our brains and bodies, but also the stuff I desperately wanted to know when my son died:

What do I actually do with this pain? How do I move it through my body? How do I survive the days that flatten me? Can I stay connected to the person I love? Can joy and grief really exist together? Who am I now? And how do I build a life I actually want to live when this isn’t the life I would have chosen?

There are stories from grievers of all kinds, what I’ve learned from more than 30 years as a therapist, what other experts and healers taught me, and so many of the actual practices and tools that helped me and have since helped others.

And at the heart of it for me is what I wrote to Sammy on the dedication page:

“To Sammy, my son in this life and my beloved guide for eternity. Thank you for choosing me to be your mama and for teaching me that love not only carries us through anything, but also bridges worlds”

I can’t quite believe I finally get to share this with you.

Crying Out Loud: A Path Through Grief into a Life Reimagined comes out October 20. Preorder at the link in my bio 🔗

So what exactly happens at a "Crying Out Loud" celebration?Well, this one is going to be a little different from your ty...
10/16/2026

So what exactly happens at a "Crying Out Loud" celebration?

Well, this one is going to be a little different from your typical book party!

There will be oracle readings, energy healing, somatic dance, creative experiences, a release ritual, and opportunities to connect with some pretty wonderful people. And of course, we'll be celebrating the release of my new book!

After my son died, I discovered a whole range of practices and approaches to healing that went far beyond traditional grief support.

I came to understand how important it is to tend to our grief on every level, mind, body, and spirit.

That discovery became the foundation of my Six Pillars of Healing and is really at the heart of "Crying Out Loud"

There are so many ways to support ourselves through grief, and I wanted to bring some of them to life at this celebration so people could experience them for themselves.

Come explore whatever calls to you, try something new, connect with others, or simply hang out and celebrate with me! Whether you're grieving, supporting someone who is, or just want to be part of this special day, I'd love to see you there.

I'll also be signing books, so bring your copy or pick one up at the event!

📍 November 1 | 3–6 PM
Wish Club, Santa Monica

It's FREE, but please reserve your spot because space is limited! Ticket link in bio ❤️

10/15/2026

Have you ever held a grief grudge?

I think most of us who have experienced a devastating loss know exactly what I'm talking about.

There are people who surprise us with how beautifully they show up, and then there are the ones whose absence we never quite forget.

I've certainly experienced both since my son died.

And while I've come to understand a lot more about why people sometimes disappear or let us down when we're grieving, that understanding doesn't necessarily erase the hurt.

So what do we do with those grief grudges? Do we forgive? Do we say something? Do we just accept that the relationship has changed?

I've been thinking a lot about this, and I'm curious whether you've experienced it too ❤️‍🩹

I talk about this and so many of the complicated, sometimes messy parts of grief in my new book, "Crying Out Loud: A Path Through Grief into a Life Reimagined"

It's filled with the things I've learned, both as a therapist and as a grieving mama, along with practical tools to help you find your way through.

Out October 20! You can preorder your copy now at the link in my bio 🔗

10/14/2026

I knew this moment was coming. I didn’t know what it would feel like when it actually did.

This is me opening the first finished copy of Crying Out Loud.

I started writing this book because it’s the book I desperately needed after my son died.

I had been a therapist for more than 30 years. I understood trauma and healing. And still, nothing had prepared me for this.

So I started finding my way through it. I tried things. I learned from people who knew things I didn’t. I listened to my body. I questioned what we’ve been taught about grief.

I found ways to stay connected to Sammy. And slowly, I began to understand that healing didn’t mean leaving him, or my grief, behind.

Over time, what began with my own loss became something much bigger.

I learned from so many other grievers living through so many different kinds of loss, and from the healers, teachers, and experts who helped me understand what actually helps us move through grief.

And I never felt like I was writing it alone. Sammy helped and guided me in ways I talk about in the book. And so did the very real people beside me: my family, my friends, the people who supported my healing, and the people who helped me bring this book into the world.

I’m especially grateful to for believing in this book and to everyone at The Open Field for helping me bring it into the world with so much care.

And now I get to put it into the hands of grievers who will have the guidance I longed for.

That’s what got me when I opened this box.

Crying Out Loud comes out October 20. If you’re grieving any kind of loss, or you love someone who is, I hope this can be the book beside you that I wish I’d had beside me.

Preorder at the link in my bio 🔗

Grief takes so much from us. But something we don't talk about nearly enough is what it can give us, too.And yes, some o...
10/13/2026

Grief takes so much from us.

But something we don't talk about nearly enough is what it can give us, too.

And yes, some of those things are hard.

We may become more anxious, more vulnerable, less certain of ourselves and the world around us.

But we may also discover a deeper capacity for love and compassion.

We may stop sweating the small stuff, become clearer about what really matters, find courage we didn't know we had, or finally start living in ways that feel more true to who we are.

There can be some extraordinary gifts that come from grief, even the most devastating losses.

Does that make the loss worth it? Of course not. I would trade every lesson and every bit of growth to have my son here again.

But since I can't change what happened, I want to be open to everything this experience can teach me and all the ways it can expand my life, even as I continue to miss him every day.

And that's one of the things I hope you take from "Crying Out Loud"

That even after unimaginable loss, there is still so much possibility ahead of us.

We can grow, discover new parts of ourselves, experience joy, deepen our connections, and create a life we genuinely love living.

And we can do all of that while continuing to love and grieve the person we lost ❤️‍🩹

"Crying Out Loud" comes out October 20th! Preorder at the link in my bio 🔗

You’re invited! And it’s FREE! When I started thinking about how I wanted to celebrate the release of Crying Out Loud, a...
10/10/2026

You’re invited! And it’s FREE!

When I started thinking about how I wanted to celebrate the release of Crying Out Loud, a traditional book launch just didn't feel right.

This book is filled with practices, tools, and experiences that helped me find my way through grief.

And I've seen how powerful they can be for others navigating loss, uncertainty, or just the hard stuff life throws at us.

So I thought, why not throw a party where people can actually experience some of them?

On November 1, we're taking over the beautiful Wish Club in Santa Monica (thank you Wishbeads✨ ) for an afternoon of connection, exploration, healing, and FUN!

There will be all kinds of wonderful experiences to discover, from energy healing and oracle readings to music, creativity, a release ritual, and more.

And here's the best part: You get to make the afternoon whatever you want it to be.

Wander around, follow your curiosity, try something new, or just enjoy the music, the space, and the company.

Everything is an invitation, nothing is required.

I want this to feel like a celebration of all the possibilities for healing, connection, and joy that are available to us, even when life has been really hard.

I'll also be signing books, so bring your copy of "Crying Out Loud" or pick one up there!

📍 Wish Club, Santa Monica
📅 Sunday, November 1 | 3–6 PM
🎟️ FREE! Space is limited, so grab your ticket at the link in my bio.

Bring a friend, come as you are, and let's celebrate together. I would love to see you there! ❤️

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