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True comfort is found in the shared understanding of another who has lived what you are living.

Personal Connections

You are not alone. Let’s connect you with another mother who understands.
How We Can Help

There is no end to the ways a child can be lost—through tragedy, illness, accident, violence, or substances that take their lives too soon. Each loss is devastating, and every mother’s story is uniquely heartbreaking.

 

Whether your loss was recent or years ago, connecting one-on-one with someone whose loss was similar to your own can truly help carry you through.

 

This space is where mothers can find each other, offering understanding, comfort, and connection without judgment.

How It Works

Upon request, we thoughtfully match mothers who share similar experiences—by the nature of their loss, a child’s age, life story, or other—so you never have to walk this path alone.

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We introduce you by email, text, or phone — whatever feels most comfortable for both of you.

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Your connection is private, compassionate, and peer-to-peer.

 

This is not professional therapy or counseling — it’s heart-to-heart support, mother to mother.

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Ready to Connect?

Find a Mom to Connect With

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If you would like us to connect you with another mother whose child passed under similar circumstances, click the button below to email us.

In your email, please share anything you feel comfortable telling us, such as:

 

  • Your name

  • Your child’s name and age

  • The circumstances of your loss

  • How long it’s been since your loss (optional)

  • Anything specific you’re hoping for in a connection (optional)

  • Your preferred way to communicate (email, text, or phone)

Become a Support Mom

If you are ready to offer your heart and experience to another grieving mother, we’d love to include you in our private network of support moms. Your presence can be a light for someone walking this same path.

Thanks for submitting!

Healing begins
when we find each other.

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Based in Northern California.

 

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For more information
Call or text Michael’s mom,
Dr. Genny Lou-Barton, PsyD
President & Co-Founder, Grieving Hearts

(916) 542-8812

If you don’t feel ready to talk,
you can text “HI” and simply tell me your child’s name.

Grieving Hearts - For Mothers By Mothers 

IRS recognized tax-exempt 501(c)(3)

 

Your donations are tax-deductible. 

 

 

Grieving Hearts is not a substitute for professional mental health care. If you are in crisis, please call 911 or visit your nearest healthcare provider.

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