Grief forever changes us. It’s not a temporary challenge, but a world-altering reality. It can feel lonely and disorienting, even when we’re surrounded by others. Over time, we learn to mask our pain just to make it through the day. But the pain doesn’t go away.
We need times to soften into the grief, to turn and face it with intention. It’s there, waiting for us, sometimes just under the surface.
When we show up to meet our grief, we might be surprised by what we find—or, closer to the truth, be reminded of what was there all along.
“When I turned to face grief I saw that it was just love in a heavy coat”
~Shannon Barry
Gift yourself the time and space to turn toward your grief—not alone, but in a dedicated group of people who get it.
Why Writing?
Prompts-based freewriting is simply a way in.
Timed writings give us a container to hold whatever is close and wants to be said.
It doesn’t matter if you write regularly or can’t remember the last time you picked up a pen. As long as you’re willing to write, this practice can open the door to the beauty that lies in the midst of the pain—the love wearing a heavy coat.
Write with Your Grief in Community
One part writing group (bring a notebook or journal and a pen), one part support group (receive and offer the witness that being in circle with others brings).
Best news? You don’t have to manage anyone—you get to simply show up and participate.
One part writing group (bring a notebook or journal and a pen), one part support group (receive and offer the witness that being in circle with others brings).
Best news? You don’t have to manage anyone—you get to simply show up and participate.
What Is a Grief Writing Circle?
· A place to write with your grief (prompts provided)
· A dedicated time to explore what wants to be said
· A container of support and encouragement
· A place to honor and connect to your grief, while honoring the experiences of others in a confidential small group setting
What to Expect
· 7 group sessions held @ The Grief Room in St. Paul, MN
Saturdays, 10am-12pm, October 10th-November 21st
Saturdays, 10am-12pm, October 10th-November 21st
· A thoughtfully curated and beautiful space to hold you
· Prompts-based freewriting
· Opportunities to share
· Weekly follow-ups with poems we used and resources that came up during the session
Join Us
If you're ready to write with your grief in community, click "Count Me In" and choose how you’ll pay:
If you're ready to write with your grief in community, click "Count Me In" and choose how you’ll pay:
· a one-time payment of $247
· two monthly payments of $125
· four bi-weekly payments of $65
6 Spots Available.
1 reduced-rate scholarship available—contact sara@saragracewrites.com for more info.
*30% of all sales go to support The Grief Room
Note: You'll receive calendar invitations to all of our group sessions, held once per week from October 10th to November 21st. Details will follow.
Testimonials
"Sara thoughtfully cultivated such a safe, present space, where everyone felt tangibly welcomed (but never pressured) to express their realest, deepest selves, and where our most vulnerable truths were then held beautifully in community."
- Sissix
“I don’t usually think of myself as a writer, but this showed me that I do have stories and insights worth sharing. The prompts helped me see my own experiences in a new light, and I left feeling inspired to keep writing as a creative and healing practice.”
- A.O.
"If you’ve ever struggled with not knowing what to write, I can’t recommend Sara's sessions enough. It was a real breakthrough for me.”
- Trisha
Frequently Asked Questions
When do we meet?
7 Saturdays:
October 10th - November 21st
10:00am - 12:00pm
October 10th - November 21st
10:00am - 12:00pm
Where will we meet?
The Grief Room in St. Paul, MN
https://www.thegriefroom.com
https://www.thegriefroom.com
Do I have to be good at writing?
Absolutely not! This is a place to explore and to be messy about it. For real.
But, you know, you have to not hate it.
I'll say this every time we meet, but this is not about writing "good"...it's about writing true.
But, you know, you have to not hate it.
I'll say this every time we meet, but this is not about writing "good"...it's about writing true.
What kind of prompts do you use?
A mix of poetry, creative exercises, visual cues, and open-ended lines.
I am constantly collecting different ways in (that's all I see prompts as - an opening to get the writing started) and creating my own.
I am constantly collecting different ways in (that's all I see prompts as - an opening to get the writing started) and creating my own.
What if I'm still not sure this is for me?
Two options:
- Email me your questions: sara@saragracewrites.com
- Book a call with me, and we can talk through it, no pressure!
Also, if you're seeing this before September 23rd, I am offering a free virtual Autumnal Equinox gathering where we'll do a little writing. This is an easy way to get a feel for how I lead/what the writing times look like.
What if I'm really interested but don't know if it's in my budget right now?
There is 1 discounted scholarship spot available.
Email me: sara@saragracewrites.com with the subject heading "Grief Group Scholarship" for more info.
Email me: sara@saragracewrites.com with the subject heading "Grief Group Scholarship" for more info.
Price
2 payments of $125 (monthly)
OR
$247
OR
4 payments of $65 (every 2 weeks)
This package includes
7 weekly group sessions