I am deeply intrigued by the many aspects of grief that extend beyond traditional narratives of death. In addition to the conventional understanding of mourning after the loss of a loved one, I am drawn to explore the many paths of what moves (or blocks) our grief.

Grief is a natural response to any significant loss that disrupts our sense of security, identity, or connection to the world around us.

Together we can explore the complex emotions that stem from overt and covert societal structures and familial dynamics that have been marred by colonization, bigotry, sexism, and other forms of oppression that stem from immigration, colonial histories, and poverty that have led to the disconnection and loss of a sense of intact culture, community, and identity that pervades in many people’s lives.

I walk with you to acknowledge and gently explore the despair and loss that arises from living in a world that segregates, marginalizes, and inflicts adversity across political, systemic, and institutional atmospheres. Learning how this can create an emotional, psychological, and spiritual void that can become falsely internalized as “something is wrong with me.”

Embracing the grief born from unmet needs offers an opportunity for profound self-discovery. By compassionately holding and nurturing the awareness of what has been lost or never attained, akin to tending to a loved one or child, we can pave the path for inner reconciliation and the restoration of purpose and meaning in your life.