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Christopher Ryan

FOUNDATION
SEEN.  SUPPORTED.  NOT ALONE.

About Us

When you lose a loved one, the world keeps moving in a way that can feel impossible to match. We're here to help you find your footing again. Our organization offers support for individuals and families navigating loss through community gatherings, shared spaces, and resources built specifically for grief like yours. You don't have to carry this alone, and you don't have to figure out how to heal in isolation. Whether you're looking for a place to simply be with others who understand, or resources to help you through a particularly hard day, we are here.

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Image by Mike Labrum

Because Christopher

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"Trying to feel not worse"
"Real, raw, intentional"

Melissa Schlemmer, Founder and Christopher's Mom

Why Us

Community

Grief doesn't heal in isolation. Our gatherings bring people together through yoga, sound baths,
candlelight, and crafts. Creating space for discussion, learning, and simply being with others
who understand. Wherever you are in your grief, there is a place for you here.​​

Caring

Our founder describes grief as sometimes just "trying to feel not worse." We understand that some days aren't about healing, they're about getting through. That is why we offer resources and blogs, accessible from anywhere in the country, to support you at whatever pace your grief moves.​

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