Then, in 2012, I too became a bereaved mother. My second child, Kyndrid died suddenly, unexpectedly, and with no explanation or cause of death. Her death catapulted me into despair I did not know was possible to survive and I found myself acutely aware of the legacy of traumatic grief woven into my family history. Being a licensed therapist in the social work profession at the time, I looked to my colleagues for help… except most did not know how to help. My own profession failed me at a time when I needed them the most. This vacancy and lack of therapy resources specific to traumatic death and grief was the impetus for the birth of Center for Compassion. Our team at Center for Compassion is now creating a more compassionate world so that no person has limited support for grief, trauma, or suffering. If you have come here as a grieving person, I am so hopeful you are met with compassion in your grief. We will remember them with you.
