So Here We Are: A Community for Grief and Healing

So Here We Are: A Journey of Grief and Healing

Honestly, I am super fucking scared. I’ve wanted to create a platform for people navigating grief for a really long time, but I struggle to take that first step. I often come up with excuses like, people will think I’m weird, I might run out of content, or What if I make a mistake? But then, I remind myself that no one truly knows what they’re doing when they start. Everyone feels the same fears.

I’ve spoken to my friends countless times about this, and every conversation ends with me worried about what might happen. But the truth is, when I think about it deep in my heart, I know this is what I’m meant to do. I see it so clearly when I close my eyes: a thriving grief community, people supporting each other, Instagram and TikTok followers, community events, podcast interviews. It’s not just a vision; it’s a feeling. A feeling that this is the right path for me and for others who are navigating grief.

For a long time, I resisted the idea that grief could turn into something meaningful. The phrase “everything happens for a reason” always bothered me. Because it feels like a lie when you’re grieving someone you’ve lost, especially someone like my dad, who deserved so much more time. He didn’t die for a reason—he was taken too soon. I will never find comfort in that. But what I do believe in is this: through grief, we can build something that helps others feel less alone. That’s why I’m here. So Here We Are is about creating a space where people in grief can come together, share their stories, and heal with each other.

I’m not promising perfection. I’m not promising I have all the answers. But what I am promising is that I will put everything I have into building this community. It might not be easy, but I’m committed. I’m committed to making my dad proud, and to making sure no one ever feels like they have to go through grief alone.

So here we are… together on this journey called grief.