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holiday support group
The holidays can be one of the darkest seasons after the loss of a baby.
Whether you feel overwhelmed, a sense of dread, a mix of emotions, or just so sad, you aren’t alone.
you need hope. You need support. You need community.
That's where we come in.
“I am grateful for a community of women who understand the depth of this incomprehensible pain.”
Jamie, 2nd trimester loss mom
Does this sound like you?
You lost a baby and your world has turned upside down
You're unsure how you’ll even have the courage to keep going day in and day out for the next 2 months
You're overwhelmed by the thought of celebrating Thanksgiving or Christmas without your baby in your arms
Your faith is absent, untidy, or maybe stronger than ever and you are feeling mixed emotions about this holiday season
You want to create space for joy, hope, and your grief before 2023 comes to an end
You need hope, support, and community over the holiday season from women who get it with women who get it
if so, you're invited to join our
Holiday Support Group
a 5-week virtual support group offering you intimate, intentional, practical, and hope-filled support as you navigate the holidays after the loss of a baby
“I enjoyed putting names with faces and the opportunity for emotionally safe socializing.”
Shanae, life-limiting diagnosis & infant loss mom
how it works
JOIN THE SUPPORT GROUP
When you join for $97, you will receive access to 5 LIVE Video Calls, a Complimentary Workbook, Text Access via Slack, Bonuses, and more!
CHECK YOUR INBOX
You'll receive everything you need to know to participate in the group upon enrollment. This includes details for how to join our Slack group for text support, so come join us and introduce yourself!
COME AS YOU ARE
Show up weekly to the LIVE calls beginning November 19 and expect to find honest & hope-filled discussions, support for the holidays, and a community who truly cares.
Space is limited.
session dates & times:
November 19 at 8pm EST
November 26 at 8pm EST
December 3 at 8pm EST
December 10 at 8pm EST
December 17 at 8pm EST
topics we'll discuss:
Why are the holidays so overwhelming? What challenges can I anticipate?
How can I prepare for the holiday season? What should my expectations be for myself & for others?
How can I make traditions, celebrate, and remember my baby? What if I don't have the energy to do anything?
How do I navigate all of the holiday social events, interactions, and other relational dilemmas?
What does it look like to hold joy and sorrow, grief and gratitude, and hope and heartache during the holidays?
FAQ
WHO IS INVITED TO JOIN?
If you are a mom who is grieving following the loss of a baby at any point in pregnancy or infancy, there is a place for you here. Whether your grief is fresh or seasoned over time, we think you'll find this space to be refreshing, honest, and full of hope.
WHERE & WHEN WILL THE SESSIONS BE HELD?
Every Sunday at 8pm EST from November 19-December 17, you will find us on Zoom for a 60-minute live video call. You will receive a link to our private Zoom room upon confirmation of your enrollment in the Holiday Support Group.
WHAT IF I CAN'T MAKE A SESSION LIVE?
No problem! We know that in the holiday season, you may need to miss a session, and that's okay! Technology permitting (occasionally there are glitches), we will be recording each live call to be shared with the group so that if you are unable to join us, you can still listen in at your convenience to the discussion.
WHAT WILL THE SESSIONS BE LIKE?
Each week we will focus our conversation on topics relevant to the grieving mom such as traditions, faith, navigating social events, and more. Facilitated by grief coaches Ashlee Proffitt and Meg Walker, you will have the opportunity to share, listen, ask questions, offer advice, and feel supported in a safe and comfortable environment.
IS THIS FAITH BASED?
Yes. While the discussions will be themed around a variety of topics, we believe true hope is found in Jesus. We know that faith can be complicated after the loss of a baby and wherever you are - whether you're not sure what you believe or you're even stronger in your faith than ever - you and your wrestlings are welcome.
DO YOU GIVE REFUNDS?
Due to the nature of this group, we do not offer refunds. However, if you have any questions, please email us at hello@themorning.com and we will be happy to help you.
with the holiday support group, you will
FIND HOPE.
The holidays can be one of the darkest seasons after the loss of a baby. The Holiday Support Group will help you find hope & joy this holiday season.
FIND SUPPORT.
Grief is so overwhelming. It helps to have someone there with us. Your grief coaches & group members will offer that support as you listen, ask questions, and discuss how you're really doing.
FIND COMMUNITY.
There are just some things that only grieving moms understand. You'll deepen relationships with other grieving moms so that you feel known and less alone.
Ashlee Proffitt
Grief Coach & Group Facilitator, founder of The morning
Just two weeks shy of Thanksgiving, my son Aaden died. I would walk through that holiday season in a fog of grief and perceived expectations.
I needed someone who had been there, another mom who had experienced a similar loss to grab me by the hand and help me navigate the uncertainty and pain of the season.
I needed another grieving mom to tell me it was ok to not feel thankful at Thanksgiving and to not feel merry at Christmas. I needed another mom to show me how to honor my son, to include him in our family traditions so I didn't feel like I was moving on without him as I sat at yet another holiday family meal.
I would love an opportunity to walk with you through this holiday season, easing the burden of grief just a bit – helping you find joy even in the mourning.
Meg Walker
grief Coach & group facilitator, the morning team
Three months before Thanksgiving, I received a life-limiting diagnosis for my oldest son, Jacob. It was my first holiday season in deep grief. The next year, 10 months after his death, I lost another baby during my first trimester a few weeks before Christmas. I was devastated. Wrecked. Numb.
In those seasons and the years that have followed, I have wrestled with the holidays. However, I have also found joy and hope. I know how hard the holidays can be in grief, and I'm here to be a listening ear, to offer practical suggestions, and to create space for you wherever you are in your grief journey over the holidays.
I am honored to be invited in to your story and to offer you encouragement, compassion, and hope this holiday season.
“It was nice to know I wasn't alone.”
Samantha, 1st & 2nd trimester loss mom
don't do the holidays alone this year.
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holiday support group
Space is limited.