This sucks. But, you’re not alone.

Type of loss: mother
When: August 2019

I lost my mom in 2019 when I was 30 years old. As an only child, the loss felt incredibly isolating, and for a long time I carried a lot of it on my own. Finding Strong Daughters during that time changed things for me.

What mattered most was being in a space where I didn’t have to explain myself. The women in the group understood in a way that others couldn’t. They just got it. Being surrounded by people who were living a similar experience brought connection, comfort, and a sense that I wasn’t alone in what I was feeling.

In 2020, when the group’s founder moved provinces, I took over Strong Daughters because of how much the group had meant to me personally. I wanted to carry forward a space that offered something positive and supportive for grief, especially for young women navigating the loss of a parent.

Today, I am the owner and facilitator of Strong Daughters. My role is simple. I focus on building connection and holding space. I believe deeply in the importance of being understood. You are not crazy. Your feelings are real. Other people feel them too.

Strong Daughters is a place where you do not have to carry your grief alone.

Type of loss: mother
When: May 2023

I began attending Strong Daughters in June 2023, shortly after the unexpected loss of my mom that May, when I was 29 years old.

What started as a search for understanding and connection quickly became a space where I felt deeply seen and less alone.

In January 2025, I began supporting Melissa, wanting to give back to the community that held me during one of the most painful seasons of my life.

Through shared stories and mutual support, this group has shown me the power of connection in grief, and the healing that can come from being understood without explanation.

We are committed to creating a safe, compassionate, and welcoming space for those experiencing grief and loss. It is a place where emotions are honoured, vulnerability is met with care, and each person’s journey is respected.

I am continually inspired by the strength, honesty, and resilience of the women in this community, and I am grateful to be part of a group that walks alongside one another through grief with empathy and hope.