Gather round. There’s a space for you, no matter the flavour of your mother grief. We all have it in some form or another.
A circle will be cast. The container will be set, clear and solid- a net of holding, sharing, and witness.
There are only two rules - no comparing and no judgement.
If you have a mother, have lost a mother, or you are a mother, this is the place for you.
The depths of a mother’s love has the power to move mountains. And that Deep Love also carves a hollow that holds the potential for great pain, brutal loss, and profound devastation.
THIS MAY BE FOR YOU IF YOU:
Are parenting without a village
Have experienced pregnancy loss, abortion, or stillbirth
Are estranged from your mother
Are feeling the ache of empty-nesting
Have had to give up your identity, hobbies, or passions for motherhood
Are a mother going back to paid work
Have a mother with dementia and are saying “the long goodbye”
Have a mother who has died
Wish you could be a mother
Feel you can’t be the mother your child needs
Have been let down, neglected, or abandoned by your mother
The cost to attend is $125 per person, please reach out if you want to join and need a flexible payment option.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Anyone who is feeling grief around their past or current relationship with their mother, OR anyone who is a mother, or wants to be a mother and is feeling the ache that comes along with that territory. Pretty much it’s for everyone who has mother related grief!
If you suspect that you would be best supported by one-on-one grief coaching, I would be happy to discuss that as a separate offering, but this is not the space for individuals who really need the presence and holding of a practitioner for their own process.
If the intensity of your grief is such that you think therapy is the next best step, please do that first before stepping into the circle/ritual space.
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Rule number one is that there is no comparison in grief. We will not diminish ourselves or others pain in this container.
Your deepest grief is your deepest grief, so everyone will be encouraged to share what they are grappling with (sharing is always optional). Everyone’s pain is valid and we aim to refrain from judgement (which is rule number 2!). Most often it is OUR OWN judgement and comparison we need to contend with.
All mother grief is welcome, and nothing is considered insignificant.
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Big feelings are welcome, tears are welcome. You are allowed to be messy and undone. And- we will titrate the experience, and go slowly. You are responsible for how deeply you choose to go, and you will be expected and encouraged to take care of yourself in whatever ways you need. (eg taking a break, refraining from participating or sharing if needed etc).