You don’t have to walk this path alone.
Waves of Grief is a free, monthly support group created with the intention of offering that space. Whether you’re grieving the loss of a loved one, a relationship, a job, your sense of identity, or navigating a life-changing health diagnosis, this group is here for you. Grief can be an unfamiliar and uncomfortable experience to navigate for most and often comes in waves, sometimes quietly, sometimes crashing unexpectedly. It’s a path that many of us walk alone, feeling lost, confused, and disconnected with no one to turn to. But sometimes, all we need is a space where we can be heard, reminded that we are not alone, and that our pain is valid.
About Me
My name is Derin, and while I’m a life coach by profession, I created this space as a daughter who once deeply grieved the sudden loss of her father, while simultaneously grieving the end of a significant relationship. These two losses, though painful, shaped me and transformed me in ways I couldn’t have imagined. I know firsthand what the path of grief is like — and it was an incredibly isolating journey, and my hope is to lighten the path a bit for others by sharing the light I’ve found along the way. The stages of grief don’t follow a neat, ordered path, and most of the world around us is not equipped to speak openly about grief or the weighty emotions we face in life.
This group comes from a place of deep compassion and understanding. I want to create a space where you feel safe to be seen, heard, and supported in your pain, without shame, without judgment. This is not just a support group, but a passion project from my heart. I genuinely hope it can be a space to help you heal, just as I’ve found healing along my journey.
Topic of the Month
This month, we will be focusing on the topic “Walking the Path of Grief with Compassion.” Grief is challenging, but with self-compassion, we can navigate it with more understanding and gentleness toward ourselves. I’ll be sharing my journey, and together we’ll explore how to be kinder to ourselves through the waves of grief. This session will be in a casual setting, and we will have time for an open discussion for those who may feel like sharing or asking questions. Please know that there is no pressure to share or speak — you are welcome to simply show up and listen if that feels more comfortable for you.
Time & Date
Our first session will be held on Monday, June 30th, 2025, at 6:30 PM, with the location to be determined based on the number of attendees. It will be a safe, welcoming environment where we can come together as a community and share in the healing process. Please be sure to register via the link below, and a reminder email will be sent to you closer to the date with location and details.
Grief doesn’t have a set timeline, and it can feel like a long, dark tunnel. But I promise, there is light at the end. Let my experience be a testament to that.