On October 21, 2017, my mother, Cheryl Pamela Waller, told me she loved me and then took her last breath right before my eyes. That was the moment my journey with grief began. Over the years, I’ve learned that grief is not something we overcome it’s something we grow through. Every year, every month, and sometimes every day, it looks different.

Out of that journey, I created Her Seeds Grow Grief Support Group Inc. to ensure no one has to walk this path alone. With your support, my vision is to grow from a small group into a national platform that provides a safe, supportive community for those who have lost a parent or parental figure.

The need is urgent: an estimated 1.5 million children in the United States 5% of all children have lost one or both parents by the age of 15. Her Seeds Grow will serve young adults, providing them with tools and connections to help navigate the stages of grief.

My mother planted many seeds in me, and I know that was her way of always showing up in my life. This work is my way of honoring her legacy.