Grief has been with me for seven long years. It has taken a lot of unpacking and processing to sit where I do today. I recognized early in my grieving that it is about human connection. My experience and journey directed me to formal study, culminating in recognized credentials that will allow me to provide care, and compassion as …
Each May, Elliott & Murrey Coffee Roasters celebrate moms with a special blend. This year, the mom-owned roastery has created “Roasted by Mom: Mother’s Day Coffee,” a blend that honors both Bereaved Mother’s and Mother’s Day, May 7 and 14 respectively. This is a delicious way to support bereaved mothers as a portion of proceeds …
If the time has not come yet for you, it likely will. You will be a family member or friend of someone whose child, or other loved one, has died. It is difficult to find words. We struggle with our own emotions and shock and grief, yet we know they are experiencing an unfathomable ache. …
On a chilly but bright February day, volunteers from Buzzy’s tabled at the first ever “Guilding Love and Grief” community fair hosted by the Safe Crossings Foundation and Seattle Children’s hospital. The day included many activities, from a youth panel attended by Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell, to a game of cornhole, a firetruck tour, and …
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Though winter weather seems to be hanging on in the Pacific Northwest and elsewhere, it is already time to be thinking about summer camps for kids. In fact, registration is open now for Camp Erin Portland. The camp, a partnership between Eluna and Providence Hospice of Oregon, has served grieving children, teens, and families since …
This March, we would like to take a moment to honor the parents and children who have been impacted by Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC). The topic of SUDC is very close to the heart of Buzzy’s. Hudson, whom Buzzy’s Bees was founded in memory of, passed away from SUDC. Our mission is to …
“Give sorrow words; the grief that does not speak knits up the o’er-fraught heart and bids it break.” William Shakespeare These words from Shakespeare lend support to the mission of Buzzy’s Bees to “…change the grief culture surrounding the unexpected loss of a child.” Please continue to speak the names of beloved, lost ones. As …
On October 27th a number of Buzzy’s Bees volunteers participated in a webinar, “Becoming Grief Informed,” through the Dougy Center. It was presented by Monique B. Mitchell, PhD, FT, who is Director of Training and Translational Research at the center. She guided us through why, what, and how to become grief informed. Buzzy’s founder and …
We are delighted to announce the addition of Emilia Kirstein to the Buzzy’s Bees team. Emilia joined us in June of 2022 as the newsletter editor. In her words she “…fell hard in love with the organization.” Emilia now assists in managing some of the behind the scenes work as GGaV Program Administrator and Communications …
On May 11, 2021, “Smart Talk” of WITF, the NPR affiliate in central Pennsylvania, aired “Understanding grief through Mary Todd Lincoln’s life and experience.” The 38-minute program includes interviews with Callie Hawkins, Director of Programming at Lincoln Cottage and Julia Dunn, M.Ed., LPC and Clinical Director at Olivia’s House. Lincoln Cottage is an historic museum …
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Grief has been with me for seven long years. It has taken a lot of unpacking and processing to sit where I do today. I recognized early in my grieving that it is about
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