Grief Is Love : Honoring Love That Never Leaves

This is a heartfelt event in loving memory of Nathaniel Charles Petway (Dec 10, 2010). Inspired by Grief Is Love by Marisa Renee Lee, this donation-based event offers a safe, compassionate space for anyone navigating loss—especially during the holidays.

Together, we’ll explore grief as a reflection of love through guided discussions and reflective activities, including: Understanding Grief as Love, Validating Your Grief, A Letter to My Grief, Grief in Relationships, Embracing Emotional Duality, and Living the Legacy, where attendees can bring or wear items to honor their loved ones.

Guests may attend in person or virtually. Light snacks, materials for activities, and thoughtful gift bags will be provided for in-person participants. This gathering isn’t about “moving on”—it’s about honoring the love that remains and finding gentle ways to carry grief forward.

Info: Moment of silence, in person memorial moment.

Info: Theme: "There is no right way to grieve.", followed by a reflection activity "The Love Beneath My Grief", & we will end with reflection questions.

Info: Theme: " Give yourself permission to grieve honestly.", followed by a small group prompt, and an activity " Grief Permission Slip".

Info: Theme: "Naming the truth helps us survive it.", writing a letter beginning with "Dear Grief," and speak it as part of your life. Allow honesty, anger, love, confusion, and gratitude. Sharing optional.

Info: Theme: " Grief changes relationships, and that is okay.", followed by a Relationship Reassessment Map" activity, followed by a discussion.

Info: Theme: "Joy and grief can coexist", followed by a Duality Card activity.

Info: Theme: " The legacy of their love continues in you.", followed by the Legacy Stone and Memory Mapping activity.

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Host or Publisher Shania McCollum