What is one way you honor your grief?

I love to honor my grief by spending time outside and volunteering at Brooke’s Place.

What is one activity that you and your loved one would enjoy doing together?

My dad enjoyed hiking, camping, backpacking…aka doing anything outdoors. Going on adventures was one thing we loved doing together as a family. 

What is a food you and your loved one would share together?

I don’t quite remember what food we would share together but, it was probably something sweet :) Except for cotton candy…we both hated cotton candy! 

What is one word you would use to describe Brooke's Place?

“Safe” is the word I would use to describe Brooke’s Place. 

What is your history or connection to Brooke’s Place?

My dad died of cancer 22 years ago. We started at Brooke’s Place a few months after his death. I was in the 6-9 year-old group and really enjoyed spending time with kids my age who were navigating similar feelings. After some time, we closed. About 10 years later, I was in high school and struggling with how to navigate my grief. I reached out to Carol Braden about returning to Brooke’s Place and was welcomed back with open arms. When I graduated high school and began transitioning into a different stage of life, I decided to close. About 10 years later (are you sensing a pattern here? ), we were in the midst of the pandemic and I was, once again, reflecting on my life and the ways in which I could navigate and honor my grief. I decided to explore the option of becoming a facilitator. I went through training via Zoom and started facilitating the 6-9 year-old age group on “C” night in March of 2021. It’s been incredibly rewarding and healing to give back to an organization that has given me so much. I will forever be grateful for the impact Brooke’s Place has had on my life.