Discovering You; Remembering Your Child

"Because They Lived..." Legacy Compilation

Narrative Therapy-Inspired Group Writing Project

Do you want to be sure your child is remembered—deeply and meaningfully?

This unique experience blends personal healing with legacy-building. Through the power of storytelling, you’ll honor your child’s life while reconnecting with your own voice.

Join a group of grieving mothers in a guided space where compassion, connection, and shared purpose foster real transformation.

📝 Full description & details below.

**We never 'get over', but we can move forward, bringing our kids with us...Because Legacy Matters!**

NEXT SESSION STARTS January 2026 - GET ON WAITLIST NOW!! Limited Spots Available

SCHEDULE a (no obligation) Chat with Melissa-- CLICK HERE for WaitList Call

Click HERE to go to PODCAST EPISODE to LISTEN for yourself about the project

🎥 The video above shares the details—but I know “grief brain” is real, so here it is in writing too.

You’ve survived the unimaginable… but now what?

One of the deepest wounds we carry as grieving moms is the fear our child will be forgotten. And yet, there comes a time when we feel the pull—to honor them and begin to reclaim ourselves.

If you're ready to take hold of your “now” life and step into a season of personal growth after loss, this space is for you.

In this powerful offering, I bring together connection, journaling, and narrative healing in a way that helps you move forward—without leaving your child behind. The reframing that comes from this project will assist you in standing firming in the light of their lives, not living in the shadow of their death - where we as moms often get stuck.

💜 You're ready for this next step. And I'm here to walk with you.

P.S. Free digital copies of any past "Because They Lived" volumes (except Volume 1) are available upon request.

READ about, LOOK at, or BUY ANY of the PUBLISHED BOOKS -- CLICK HERE

Memories & Stories of Amazing Kids Lost to Suicide - Get Your Copies on Amazon TODAY or reach out to Melissa to get a FREE EBook Copy (Vol. 2-5 only right now)

SCHEDULE a Chat with Melissa-- CLICK HERE for Waitlist Call

Barb (Donavon's Mom)

"I would absolutely recommend this. It was very healing for me. These other women were like a major support...and it felt like in getting to know these women, our kids were also together and cheering us on and helping to hold us up. And the healing aspect of it... it's part of the work. Time doesn't heal everything. And if we wait for time to heal this for us, we're going to be waiting forever. So, you have to do the work and this, for me, was part of it. Thanks, Melissa"

Val (Noah's Mom)

"Things are so much different in my world now. This book was the beginning of the rest of my life without Noah. Learning to function and actually live without my boy started with you ladies and this book. I can't thank you enough."

Crystal (Taylor's Mom)

"...everything about it was just wonderful. You can just tell that you planned it out, even small details. It was an excellent experience. I'm very honored to be a part of this...and you really did make it easy to do. This legacy project is special and unique. It provides a connection, a healing, a bond, a type of therapy. I can't recommend it enough."

Nalini (Nick's Mom)

"...there's not enough words... to describe the gratitude and the love and the healing that I have been given by being provided this opportunity to share my son's story and get to know my son even a little bit better and remember him in a better way... I would strongly recommend it to anyone who's looking for community support, healing, , figuring out how to get through this grief journey, I got all of those things and much more from it. I'm so grateful to you, Melissa."

Rebecca (James’ Mom)

“The Legacy Project is amazing. It gave me the connection to my son that I did not think I would ever get back. The project helped me define my son's life, as well as my own, in a way that took the spotlight off of how I lost him. It not only brought me a sense of pride in my son, and in myself, that I will carry for the rest of my life, but his legacy will live on forever. I am forever grateful for the opportunity to be a part of the Legacy Project!”

Ellen (Aidan's Mom)

"...this (project) provides a structure for us to do that work. I'm so grateful because somebody once said that, doing grief work is like pouring alcohol in the wound. It hurts really bad, but it's part of the process of healing But I don't think there will ever be a mother who takes part in telling their child's legacy that will say, I regret telling that story. I think that it...they are babies and we want their stories to be told and you'll never regret that. Thank you, all of you, for helping me do that because it was hard and I needed your hands to hold mine as we went through the process. Thank you"

💜 Now Welcoming Moms for the January 2026 Group

This is the only session currently planned for 2026—so if this next step in your healing feels like a “yes,” don’t wait to claim your spot.

👥 Seats are extremely limited—just 7 moms per group.

If you’re even thinking about joining, now’s the time to take the first step.

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🔗 Ready to Explore if This Is Right for You?

👉 [SIGN UP HERE] to schedule a one-on-one chat with Melissa.
In this 60-minute conversation, we’ll gently explore where you are in your grief and whether this space is the right fit for you now.

💸 Investment: $2500
(Payment plans are always available, and All-Access Members receive a discount—just ask!)

Not wanting to fill out the form and wait to be contacted?
Skip the wait and schedule your call directly using the button below 👇

Let’s talk about what healing can look like—together.

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💜Because They Lived...💜

A Guided Healing & Legacy Writing Project for Grieving Mothers

“This sounds amazing… but what if I’m not a writer?” You’re not alone in wondering that — and the truth is,
as my friend and editor H. Totten says, “You do NOT have to be a writer to be an author.”

With support, your story will be told — beautifully and authentically — just as it deserves to be.

This one-of-a-kind, multi-week journey is designed for mothers who have lost a child to suicide. It's more than a writing project — it's a space for healing, remembrance, and transformation. Start transformative healing by turning away from the moment of death, and back toward their life--so you can move forward, with them!

What You Can Expect:

💻 13 Weekly Live Zoom Sessions
Two-hour guided sessions (over 13 weeks) filled with reflective prompts, storytelling tools, and group support.

🕊️ Healing First, Writing Second
We begin by gently unpacking memories and grief before ever putting words to paper. You’ll write from a place of connection, not pressure.

💜A Private, Supportive Community
Surround yourself with other bereaved moms who get it. You'll have access to a private chat space for continued connection between sessions.

✍️ Personalized One-on-One Feedback
You’ll receive dedicated support, including a private two-hour session with Melissa and her editorial team to refine your piece.

📚 Be Published in the Next Volume of “Because They Lived…”
Your story will be professionally edited, designed, and published on Amazon. You'll help shape the cover, be listed as an author, and receive:

3 free printed copies
Lifetime access to the e-book version (always free for contributors)

🎉 Celebration Launch Event
After publication, we host a private Zoom book launch to honor you and your child with friends and family.

🎁 Bonus Access Included

Free enrollment in the Growth in Grief course
2-month complimentary trial to the All-Access Grief Support Community

How to Join:

Participation begins with a required 60-minute discovery call with me (Melissa).
This ensures you feel ready, supported, and that all your questions are answered before we begin. Each group is intentionally small and curated for emotional safety and support.

📝 All design, formatting, and publishing tasks are handled by me and my team — so you can focus entirely on your story.

A Loving Note on What This Is (and Isn’t)

This is a peer-to-peer support project, led and guided by Melissa; it is created from lived experience and rooted in compassionate, proven methods of grief work. While Melissa is a Certified Master Grief Guide and trauma-informed Narrative Therapy Coach, she is not a licensed mental health professional, and this program is not a substitute for therapy.

All funds are non-refundable after Week 3, and the initial deposit is always non-refundable. Full terms will be provided before enrollment is finalized. Price $2500 (see sign-up block above for more details)

📽️ Watch the video above for a personal message from Melissa about this project.

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