Names by the Sea
Missing your loved one? Or wondering what to do with a complicated grief? Have a name written by the sea.
Fresh grief and overwhelmed?
How does it work?
For a donation of $10 to my nonprofit organization, Isaiah 61 International, I will write the requested name in the sand and send you a picture of it either by text or email. If you would like a name written by the sea but cannot afford to give, join the free names waitlist here.
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Person
The loss of someone close to us can be devastating, jarring, unsettling, forcing us into new patterns of being and behaving as we try to navigate the confusing and seemingly unending waves of grief. There is no time limit to grief, no expiration date, no "right" way to mourn. Some names and the pain of their loss we will hold in our hearts forever.
Pet
Our furry friends are often close to our hearts, accepting us day in and day out, no matter what. When they are gone, we miss their friendship profoundly. Bob was the son of a feral cat who moved into our garage during COVID. He had heart problems but he was the funniest, loving-est cat and we all miss him. He also had fabulous fur and we nickname his famous locks Fabio.
Places
Missing somewhere? Maybe you had to move suddenly and didn't have time to grieve leaving your home behind. Whatever it is, or however you are connected to a certain place, you can remember your time there, your hopes, your grief, or your ended dreams with a picture of its name in the sand by the sea. Cocoa, my assistant, is sitting on the word "home."
Relationships or Roles
Perhaps a relationship or a role in your life has ended. Perhaps it happened before you were ready, or long after you wished it had. Maybe it's a divorce or separation or the loss of a job, but something has changed. When my dad died, besides losing her husband, my mom also abruptly lost her lifetime role as pastor's wife. Maybe you gave up a role or relationship. Maybe it was taken away. Here you can acknowledge those additional layers of loss.
Your Name or Word
Maybe you are aging and have had to let some things go. Maybe you have gone through a breakdown/breakthrough and are letting parts of the past go. Maybe you see something new in yourself and you are sad that it did not bloom sooner. Or maybe you just want your name written in the sand. Maybe there's a word that tells a little bit of your story. Or maybe you need a new name or nickname, one that helps you know you are seen and loved and accepted as you are. I can write that too.
Complicated Grief
All the trigger warnings... click below to read more.
Complicated grief can be isolating, but there is space here for you. No matter what grief or loss you face, I believe that I can write something in the sand for you.
Complicated Grief (all the trigger warnings here)
Suicide. Homicide. Abuse. Neglect. Addiction. Dysfunction. Accidents. Chronic illness. Medical mistakes. Unspeakable loss. Maybe the death came like a storm with anger... relief... regret... or all the emotions. Or maybe death has not yet come, but something is broken anyway. What should have been, or should never have been, what could have been, or never was. Maybe there are things you haven't been able to voice yet. It's okay. You are welcome here. Take your time.