Parents with estranged (meaning no contact or limited contact) adult children often suffer and grieve alone. It’s common to think “it’s just me” and have feelings of shame, anger, confusion, disappointment and grief.

Holidays and special days are especially painful. There are grief triggers everywhere – holiday movies and commercials; people talking about their plans and asking about yours; memories of past special days with your family.

The purpose of this gathering is to learn strategies to help you cope with the holidays and connect with other parents that understand what you’re going through.

Note: This gathering is limited to parents of estranged adult children.

When you are grieving the loss of a loved one, holidays and special days are especially painful. You may feel okay and then suddenly start crying because you were triggered by a memory, a scent, a commercial or a well-meaning person.

You will have moments that are deeply painful. However, you may be able to soften it some with a little planning and identifying ways to cope.

In this small group you will:

• have opportunities to share your story, if you choose to. There is no pressure.

• learn strategies to help you cope with your loss.

• connect with others who are also grieving.

This is a space where you can simply be yourself—no explanations needed.

When you are grieving the loss of a loved one, holidays and special days are especially painful. You may feel okay and then suddenly start crying because you were triggered by a memory, a scent, a commercial or a well-meaning person.

You will have moments that are deeply painful. However, you may be able to soften it some with a little planning and identifying ways to cope.

In this small group you will:

• have opportunities to share your story, if you choose to. There is no pressure.

• learn strategies to help you cope with your loss.

• connect with others who are also grieving.

This is a space where you can simply be yourself—no explanations needed.

In person - Mill Creek City Hall North – 15720 Main St., Mill Creek, WA

Sponsored by Sno-Isle Libraries

Parents with estranged (meaning no contact or limited contact) adult children often suffer and grieve alone. It’s common to think “it’s just me” and have feelings of shame, anger, confusion, disappointment and grief.

Holidays and special days are especially painful. There are grief triggers everywhere – holiday movies and commercials; people talking about their plans and asking about yours; memories of past special days with your family.

The purpose of this gathering is to learn strategies to help you cope with the holidays and connect with other parents that understand what you’re going through.

Note: This gathering is limited to parents of estranged adult children.

In-person Mill Creek City Hall North – 15720 Main St., Mill Creek, WA

Sponsored by Sno-Isle Libraries.

No Registration Required

What does “going all in” mean to you?

Is there a part of your life—your healing, your voice, your purpose—where you’ve been holding back?

We’ll explore what it means to fully commit to what matters most. Through the lens of a poker metaphor, we’ll look at what cards life has dealt you, when to fold, and when it’s time to bet on yourself.

In-person - 13723 Puget Park Dr., Everett WA

Sponsored by YMCA Mill Creek

A gentle, welcoming space for anyone navigating any kind of loss. All are welcome.

“The Let Them Theory” by Mel Robbins“

What do you agree with? Are you using her advice? I can’t wait to hear your thoughts!

Parents with estranged (meaning no contact or limited contact) adult children often suffer and grieve alone. It’s common to think “it’s just me” and have feelings of shame, anger, confusion, disappointment and grief.

Holidays and special days are especially painful. There are grief triggers everywhere – holiday movies and commercials; people talking about their plans and asking about yours; memories of past special days with your family.

The purpose of this gathering is to learn strategies to help you cope with the holidays and connect with other parents that understand what you’re going through.

Note: This gathering is limited to parents of estranged adult children.

When you are grieving the loss of a loved one, holidays and special days are especially painful. You may feel okay and then suddenly start crying because you were triggered by a memory, a scent, a commercial or a well-meaning person.

You will have moments that are deeply painful. However, you may be able to soften it some with a little planning and identifying ways to cope.

In this small group you will:

• have opportunities to share your story, if you choose to. There is no pressure.

• learn strategies to help you cope with your loss.

• connect with others who are also grieving.

A gentle, welcoming space for anyone navigating any kind of loss. All are welcome.

What are your thoughts about grief and grieving? Is there such a thing as good grief?  We grief many losses – loved ones, relationships, pets, jobs, health, identity, dreams.  Learn more about grief so you can help yourself and other people you care about.

These aren’t classes! These are chances to connect, reflect, and have honest, open-hearted discussions. No script. No pressure. Just real talk.

Topic: Spooky!  What are you afraid of? Let’s have a dialogue around our fears.

What are your thoughts about grief and grieving? Is there such a thing as good grief?

We grief many losses – loved ones, relationships, pets, jobs, health, identity, dreams.

Learn more about grief so you can help yourself and other people you care about.

Topic: Being in Liminal Space

Let’s talk about times we’ve been in liminal spaces; what we’ve learned; what we wished we had known; how it’s changed us.

A gentle, welcoming space for anyone navigating any kind of loss. All are welcome.

Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself: How to Lose Your Mind and Create A New One by Dr. Joe Dispenza.

These aren’t classes! These are chances to connect, reflect, and have honest, open-hearted discussions. No script. No pressure. Just real talk.

Topic: Fresh Starts and New Chapters

Let’s talk about taking our ‘surprises and unknowns’ and writing the next part of our stories.