Becoming Deathwise: Collaging & Letter Writing Party

Join this collective project by Postal Service for the Dead to write/ send letters to anyone in your life who has died.
About this Event

The Deathwise Doula will be hosting a letter writing party for people in our lives who [we have lost/have died]. Lots of materials will be provided, but feel free to bring whatever you'd like to share or use for yourself!
Please arrive at Merced County Library in Gracey Room on October 17, at 12:00PM to create unique collaged cards, share your grief, and talk about the end of life. If you choose to, participants will be invited to send their letter through Postal Service for the Dead, an ongoing, collective project where people send letters to anyone in their life who has died.

All ages are welcome! Creating art together is a useful tool for difficult conversations, as it allows people to express themselves in a fun and supportive way.

Birthdays, death days, anniversaries, holidays, or seemingly random days can all spark grief. We invite you to write a letter that helps your grief journey. Not all grief looks the same and neither will the letters. You can write a letter of gratitude to someone who impacted your life or a list of grievances that you still hold towards them – use this space to say whatever.