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Rooting Through Grief, LLC.

Rooting Through Grief, LLC. provides counseling and coaching for those experiencing any type of loss or life transition.

I work as a licensed therapist (LCSW-C in Maryland). Training through The Creative Grief Coaching program with Cath Duncan, has provided me with rich tools and techniques to address grief and loss. I help clients tap into their natural resilience and creativity by using mindfulness, exploring stories they have told themselves about how grief looks, looking at relationships and circumstances to ide

ntify gifts and possibilities in times of transition and loss. Creativity is key in our work together, whether it is art, spirituality or identifying a quest; there are no rules, it is whatever works for each individual. I am here to encourage clients to remain curious as they cultivate what feels natural for them as they transition into a life post-loss. I also encourage self-care with than emphasis on nutrition, exercise and rest; all extremely important in the journey of grief. I am located in downtown Frederick, Maryland. Find out more at www.rootingthroughgrief.com

04/24/2026

Equine therapy is unique in that it taps into a part of you that does not need a lot of words🤍
There is a unique communication that happens between horse and human in equine sessions🐴
These beautiful 4 legged angels are also co- regulators and just being in their presence signals calm to the nervous system.
There is no riding involved and you can stand as close or as far as you feel comfortable😌
Curious? Connect with me .com and I welcome any opportunity to share this work with clients 🤎
There are a couple of equine sessions remaining in May and June ☀️

03/21/2026

The temperature is rising … we are thawing … the sun is shining and we can feel our extremities again😅☀️
This means I am able to comfortably ramp up equine therapy sessions😴🐴😍
Partnering with Horses Healing Humans, I am giddy to get back to the farm and the herd and offer equine sessions …. An experience that builds on all the hard work being done in the office🧠♥️
If you have not been in the office and are curious about equine sessions… I love to talk about the benefits.. my own experience in my personal growth and how it will be part of your deepest growth and healing ❤️‍🩹

Looking forward to sharing this modality of therapy with you and witnessing the connection with the horses and the deep personal growth that comes with them as your therapy partner.

*** all partnering is done on the ground. No horse or riding experience needed!

02/23/2026

“ Why is this hitting me so hard right now? It’s been ___ years.”

This is one of the most common questions I hear about grief.

The intensity of grief doesn’t follow a calendar.

It rises and falls around milestones. Around transitions. Around the life your loved one would have been living🤍

It can be stirred by celebrations.

By unexpected triggers.

By quiet, hidden moments that sneak up and knock the wind out of your lungs💔

And that intensity?

It is not a sign you are doing it wrong.

It is not proof you are behind.

It is not evidence that you “should be over it by now.”

Grief is not a straight line toward a finish line.

It is scribbled. Messy. Circular.

An uninvited journey without a clear path🌀

My brother was buried on Valentine’s Day 32 years ago.💘

I remember thinking, this is how I will always remember this day.

And in the same breath, feeling comfort that he was laid to rest on a day devoted to love.

My dad died on Mother’s Day 15 years ago.

Some years, when Mother’s Day lands on the exact date, the weight feels heavier.

Other years, I remember him with joy — the love louder than the loss.

My grandmother — my model for strength and determination — died 15 years ago as well.

Her passing was on an ordinary day… until years later when it became the day I closed on a new home with the love of my life.

The most unexpected blessing. The most beautiful sign🕊️

This is what I want you to know:

When you are in the thick of grief, it feels impossible to imagine anything but pain.

You cannot envision transformation.

You cannot predict what healing will look like.

But transformation comes.

Not because the love fades — but because it evolves❤️

Love does not die.

The way we celebrate and miss our people does not die with them.

Grief changes shape.

And so do we. 🤍

02/23/2026

Why is this hitting me so hard right now? It’s been ___ years.”

This is one of the most common questions I hear about grief.

The intensity of grief doesn’t follow a calendar.
It rises and falls around milestones. Around transitions. Around the life your loved one would have been living🤍

It can be stirred by celebrations.
By unexpected triggers.
By quiet, hidden moments that sneak up and knock the wind out of your lungs💔

And that intensity?
It is not a sign you are doing it wrong.
It is not proof you are behind.
It is not evidence that you “should be over it by now.”

Grief is not a straight line toward a finish line.
It is scribbled. Messy. Circular.
An uninvited journey without a clear path🌀

My brother was buried on Valentine’s Day 32 years ago💘
I remember thinking, this is how I will always remember this day.
And in the same breath, feeling comfort that he was laid to rest on a day devoted to love.

My dad died on Mother’s Day 15 years ago.
Some years, when Mother’s Day lands on the exact date, the weight feels heavier.
Other years, I remember him with joy — the love louder than the loss.

My grandmother — my model for strength and determination — died 15 years ago as well.
Her passing was on an ordinary day… until years later when it became the day I closed on a new home with the love of my life.
The most unexpected blessing. The most beautiful sign🕊️

This is what I want you to know:

When you are in the thick of grief, it feels impossible to imagine anything but pain.
You cannot envision transformation.
You cannot predict what healing will look like.

But transformation comes.
Not because the love fades — but because it evolves❤️

Love does not die.
The way we celebrate and miss our people does not die with them.

Grief changes shape.
And so do we. 🤍

02/05/2026

We often rush healing—but trauma and grief do not. 🌿

Healing from trauma is rarely linear. It’s slow, often painful, and shaped by the defenses we gather to survive.

I was reminded this in an unexpected way—from Shania, one of my chickens. 🐓

After surviving a brutal attack that killed her entire flock, Shania chose safety. She stayed sheltered, emerging only when her body was ready.
No rushing.
No explaining.
No concern about being “too much” or taking too long.

Animals don’t revisit the story of trauma.
They stay present.
They listen to their bodies.
They find safety first. 🤍
For animals in thr wild, this is a necessity for survival.

Over weeks… then months… Shania slowly re-engaged with life. She accepted connection on her own terms, slept alone when she needed to, and joined the flock only when it felt right. ⏳

Watching her ignited something in me🔥

As humans, we pressure ourselves—and each other—to heal faster, to “move on,” to fit someone else’s timeline. But trauma and grief healing isn’t a performance. It’s a nervous system learning that it’s safe again. 🧠✨

As a therapist, Shania reminded me of something essential:
Healing happens when we honor our pace, our boundaries, and our bodies—without apology. 🌱

I thought I was helping her survive.
But she was reminding me how to heal authentically. 🤍

✨ ✨For Shania’s full story, go to the Reflections page at www.rootingthroughgrief.com

01/29/2026

The theme in my office these days is “wanting to feel seen.”🤲

People are carrying a lot of pain right now whether it is globally or in their homes or in their personal shifts and transitions, I hear more and more humans just want to have their pain and experiences witnessed without judgment 😌

So many people quietly carry the ache of wanting to be seen 👀
especially by the ones they love most 💔

When we aren’t truly seen, we start to feel invisible…
irrelevant…alone, even in relationship.

Being seen isn’t about fixing or explaining yourself 🛠️
It’s about presence, softness, and care — just as you are 🤍

And sometimes, the first place that kind of seeing has to begin…
is with yourself ✨

Noticing your feelings 🌱
Honoring your needs 🫶
Offering yourself the gentleness you’re longing for 💞

You are not too much.
You are not invisible.
You are worthy of being seen 🤍✨

01/15/2026

✨Grateful. Honored✨

When you choose to be a helper, the hope is that people trust you with their most vulnerable moments. To also be part of a community of women who intentionally create spaces for healing, relaxation, and connection is truly the added blessing.

Being featured alongside so many talented women making a difference in our community is an incredible honor. Many are women I’ve had the pleasure of receiving their talents to grow my business. Others, I’ve had the privilege to partner and collaborate with—and getting to call the cover girl my best friend not only makes me boast with pride, but allows me to celebrate an extraordinary human who shares so much wisdom.

Thank you, Kim, for creating a space where women making an impact are seen, celebrated, and connected. Grateful to have a seat at the table with this inspiring group of women. ✨

01/05/2026

🐎 There’s a rumor that 2026 is the Year of the Horse…
And honestly? That’s something I can get excited about.

✨ If the horse says it’s so, then it’s so.
Horses have guided me through some of my most transformative seasons and have been powerful partners in my personal growth.

🌱 2025 was no exception.
This year brought many uninvited opportunities for:
• Deep self-reflection
• Personal and professional growth
• Stepping WAY outside my comfort zone

💥 It hasn’t been easy.
• Uncomfortable
• Challenging
• Exhausting at times

And yet…
• I continue to surprise myself with my resilience
• With my determination to break through old narratives
• With my refusal to stay stuck in stories that no longer fit

🔥 As the energy of the Horse suggests, I feel the momentum building.
• Creativity feels plentiful
• Exhilaration feels present
• Openness to what’s next feels exciting—not resisted

🌬️ That’s growth.
Approaching uncertainty with curiosity and optimism instead of fear.

🤍 I know many of you have walked through raw, uncomfortable transitions in 2025.
It has been an honor to witness and walk alongside you through:
• Healing
• Growth
• Shifts and awakenings

🌟 Looking ahead to the Year of the Horse…
• I feel hopeful
• I feel capable
• I trust that the tools are always available when I believe in myself

🐴 And let’s be honest…
• I don’t always welcome change with open arms
• There may be some initial kicking and screaming

✨ But once the clearing has run its course,
creativity always finds its way forward.

Here’s to momentum, courage, and trusting what’s unfolding.

12/29/2025

Grief changes things. And that’s not a failure—it’s part of the process. 🌱

It’s not unusual for interests, relationships, work, and even routines to shift in grief.
Things that once felt meaningful may no longer fit—and that can feel disorienting. 💭

Grief has a way of reshaping our perspective and priorities.
It is a kind of metamorphosis—often uninvited, often unexpected. 🦋

I often hear: “I just want to get back to who I was.”
But grief doesn’t ask us to go backward. 🚫⏪

As healing unfolds, boundaries change too—
not only with others, but within ourselves. 🛡️
What we have the capacity for.
What we say yes to.
What we release. ✨

You may return to parts of who you once were,
but many old ways no longer fit—and that’s okay. 🤍

You are not doing grief wrong.
Sometimes healing isn’t found in returning…
but in becoming someone new with clearer boundaries and deeper truth. 🌿

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12/07/2025

It is an honor and a privilege each time I am invited to facilitate groups for the National Fallen Firefighter memorials and retreats♥️🖤
Participants and coordinators often are thanking me for my time, but it is I that thanks them for the opportunity to honor my father and his love of being a firefighter👨🏽‍🚒
Participation in these gently curated events, that holds grieving families with tenderness, details and comfort is one of the many ways that I remember and continue to show love to my father‘s life.
I feel it as I am pulling in to whatever location is hosting the memorials and retreats; the goosebumps, the watery eyes and the pride as I say “Dad, I hope you can see me!”
It feels good to give back to these family members who have had a loved one die in the line of duty, and to be trusted with their stories, their vulnerability and their grief❤️‍🩹
What are the ways that you honor your loved ones🪽🦋
There are no rules to this honoring.
The creative opportunities to remember and celebrate our loved ones lives are endless, and I am so grateful for finding this way to continue loving my
dad 🚒😇

11/25/2025

💔What Is Ambiguous Grief?
The grief you feel when there’s a loss without closure.

🤔Ambiguous grief happens when…
There’s no clear ending, no certainty, and no way to fully “move on.”

👉🏼Two Types of Ambiguous Grief:
1️⃣ Physical absence + emotional presence
(ex: estranged parent, missing loved one, divorce/breakup that still hurts)

2️⃣ Physical presence + emotional absence
(ex: dementia, addiction, mental illness, emotionally unavailable partner)

🫂Why It Hurts So Much:
• No closure
• Hard to explain to others
• Hope + grief cycle over and over
• Your nervous system never fully rests

♥️What You May Feel:
✔ Confusion
✔ Anxiety
✔ Guilt
✔ Feeling “stuck”
✔ Missing someone who’s still alive
✔ Grieving what could have been

🧠You’re Not “Overreacting.”
Ambiguous loss is real, valid, and can shape your emotional world in deep ways.

❤️‍🩹What Helps:
• Name the loss
• Release the idea of closure
• Create boundaries
• Build new meaning & roles
• Let yourself grieve what isn’t resolved
• Seek support

‼️Your grief makes sense, even if the situation doesn’t.

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263 West Patrick Street, Suite 3
Frederick, MD
21701

Telephone

+13015240296

Website

http://www.rootingthroughgrief.com/

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