About Me:
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I am a wife, mama, teacher, author. I am the proud founder of The Ruthie Lou Foundation and a Certified Grief Recovery Specialist®. and author of the books Navigating the Unknown: An Immediate Guide When Experiencing the Loss of Your Baby and Our Only Time, Stories of Pregnancy/ Infant Loss with Strategies for Health Professionals.
My most sacred role is being "mama" to my 3 beautiful children; my daughter, Ruthie Lou (8/9/11-9/10/11) and my sons, Reid and Adam. I have learned so much from my children, they have propelled my passion for helping others.
When my daughter died, I felt thrown into this sea of grief that I didn't ask for and never wanted. I was constantly looking for ways to heal the sadness I was feeling. I looked for those who had survived my experience because I didn't believe that I could continue living with the pain of my broken heart. I quickly learned that grief is natural and an emotional response to loss, including the loss of dreams, hopes and expectations that we held for our future and I also discovered that healing was a choice but would require active work on my part.
I am so grateful to have discovered the Grief Recovery Method. In becoming certified, I have personally experienced the emotional release that occurs when you work this program and am here to support and guide you through the Grief Recovery Method.
My most sacred role is being "mama" to my 3 beautiful children; my daughter, Ruthie Lou (8/9/11-9/10/11) and my sons, Reid and Adam. I have learned so much from my children, they have propelled my passion for helping others.
When my daughter died, I felt thrown into this sea of grief that I didn't ask for and never wanted. I was constantly looking for ways to heal the sadness I was feeling. I looked for those who had survived my experience because I didn't believe that I could continue living with the pain of my broken heart. I quickly learned that grief is natural and an emotional response to loss, including the loss of dreams, hopes and expectations that we held for our future and I also discovered that healing was a choice but would require active work on my part.
I am so grateful to have discovered the Grief Recovery Method. In becoming certified, I have personally experienced the emotional release that occurs when you work this program and am here to support and guide you through the Grief Recovery Method.
In the News:
Press Democrat, April 2015 - Loss of Child Inspires Sebastopol Couple to Help Others
San Francisco Chronicle, October 2014 - In heartbreaking times, a place of beauty, happiness
Oakland Tribune, July 2014 - George Mark Children's House Offers Solace to Families with Terminally Ill Kids
San Francisco Chronicle, October 2014 - In heartbreaking times, a place of beauty, happiness
Oakland Tribune, July 2014 - George Mark Children's House Offers Solace to Families with Terminally Ill Kids