Chasing Life

09/30/2025

🌻I’m building a community list of where people can go for help with grief.
Where have you turned for help with grief?
If you’ve walked this road, what places, groups, or people supported you most—locally or online? Hospice programs, churches, therapists, support groups, hospitals, schools, podcasts, anything goes… I’d love your ideas so I can share better resources with grieving families.
PS: If you see this because someone has shared it, tag Chasing Life so I can see it please!
💬 Drop your suggestions below or message me.

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07/01/2025

If you know a parent who has lost a child and you are unsure of how to support them, a great way to start is by reaching out with a favorite memory or story about their child.
I always love when people share that they still think of my Ava or that certain things remind them of her. 🌻🌈❤️
You are not reminding the parents that they died, but that you remember they lived and are loved.

06/25/2025

We are thrilled to introduce Nicholette McClelland as the newest peer facilitator for our Hope Valley community. Nicholette brings a wealth of experience and compassion to our Experience Hope groups, specifically supporting those who have experienced su***de loss and other forms of grief.

Nicholette is a dedicated grief coach, certified by the International Coaching Federation (ICF). Her journey into coaching began in 2020 after the profound losses of her daughter and sister. Through her own healing process, Nicholette found peace and clarity by connecting with other mothers who had also experienced the loss of a child. This connection inspired her to pursue grief coaching as a way to help others navigate their own journeys.

Her mission is to support individuals struggling with grief in rediscovering a life filled with purpose and joy. Nicholette is passionate about empowering others to not just survive their losses, but to thrive and chase a life worth living.

Join us in welcoming Nicholette to the Hope Valley family! We are confident that her empathy and expertise will be a beacon of hope for many. 💚

To learn more, and to register for the July Experience Hope groups facilitated by Nicholette, please click here:

Experience Hope: Peer Support for Su***de Loss: https://394878055.planningpod.com/

Experience Hope: Peer Support For Those Experiencing Grief and Loss:
https://134409724.planningpod.com/

05/26/2025

Today, on Memorial Day, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

This day has taken on a deeper meaning for me personally, as my son now serves as an Army infantryman. I have so much pride in this—but also much more awareness of the risks and sacrifices faced by our military families.

May we never forget that freedom isn’t free. Today and always, we honor the fallen and hold their loved ones close in our hearts.

05/21/2025

This is what I hope I bring to my clients ❤️

05/19/2025

Thank you to these eight amazing people who completed the 2-day Su***de Loss Support Group Facilitator Training last week! We are grateful to Jamie McGrew and the MHRSB of Coshocton, Guernsey, Morgan, Muskingum Area Mental Health & Recovery Services Board, Noble, and Perry County for hosting us, to Jim and NAMI for feeding us, and to the Ohio Su***de Prevention Foundation for making this training possible!

05/04/2025

Sending all my grieving moms a little extra love today

04/28/2025

A reminder for today. 🌻 Chasing Life is here if you are having a hard time. Book a free call to see how we can work together to create a a life that honors your grief and allows you to live alongside it.

www.chasinglifecoaching.com

04/02/2025

I know several families who have blessed others by donating and are glad to have been able to help other families. I know it's not for everyone, but is a blessing to those who need it.

April is National Donate Life Month! 💙💚 Across many cultures, birds are one of the most welcomed and visible signs of spring. They represent both new beginnings and visits from loved ones who have passed away.

This National Donate Life Month, join us in helping to save and heal lives – register your decision to be an organ, eye and tissue donor at RegisterMe.org and share your decision with your family and community! 💙💚 Visit www.DonateLife.net/NDLM for all of the free resources you can use to let life sing!

03/28/2025

🌻Grieving My Daughter, Ava: Finding Support in Loss

Losing my daughter, Ava, was the hardest thing I’ve ever faced. After she passed, I felt lost—unsure of how to navigate the grief that filled every part of my life. I went to counseling, and while my therapist provided invaluable support, what truly helped me heal was something different—the love and understanding of my husband and other moms who had also lost a child.

No one can ever truly know the depth of someone else’s pain, but being around others who understand—who have walked a similar path—brought me comfort in a way words never could.

I will never say, “I know exactly how you feel.” But I do know the ache of heartbreaking loss. I have lost my daughter, my sister, and my mother, and through those losses, I have learned what it means to grieve and to live.

Now, as a grief coach, I want to help others carry their grief in a way that allows them to keep moving forward—not by “getting over it,” but by learning to live with it.

💙 Grief doesn’t go away, but we learn to carry it differently. If you’re grieving today, please know—you are not alone.

💬 What’s one thing that has helped you on your healing journey? Let’s share and support each other.

03/26/2025

What are some barriers that you face when seeking help for grief? 💔🕊️

Grief is a deeply personal journey, and while support is available, many face obstacles when trying to seek help. Some may feel pressure to "move on," while others struggle with stigma, financial limitations, or difficulty finding the right resources.

💬 What do you think prevents people from getting the support they need? Share your thoughts below—your insight may help someone feel less alone. 💙

03/21/2025

Good luck to the Maysville boys basketball team as they head to Dayton for the D IV state finals today!! 🏀💛💙