One-on-One Coaching: Mothers Learning to Live Forward After Child Loss
The loss of a child changes everything. Life is suddenly divided into before and after, and the path ahead can feel impossible to see.
Through private coaching, we create space to release guilt, rebuild trust in yourself, and learn how to carry your grief as you move forward.
“This is lonely—but you are not alone. I’ve walked this road too.”- Melissa
Hi, I’m Melissa.
I’m a grieving mother, a Master Grief Coach, and the host of The Leftover Pieces podcast.
After losing my 21-year-old son Alex to suicide in 2016, my life was forever divided into before and after. Like many mothers, I found myself navigating grief, guilt, identity loss, and the impossible question of how to keep living.
Over the years, I’ve walked this road not only for myself, but alongside hundreds of other grieving parents through conversations, retreats, writing, and coaching.
Through The Leftover Pieces®, I now offer private one-on-one coaching designed specifically for mothers living after child loss.
This work is not about “moving on.” Moms don't do that.
It is about learning how to live forward while continuing to love your child.
What This Work Is About
Grief does not have a timeline, but it does evolve.
In our time together we gently explore your story, unpack the pain you’ve been carrying, and begin rebuilding a life that can hold both grief and meaning.
Together we work toward:
• releasing guilt that no longer serves you
• rebuilding self-trust and identity
• creating a life that still holds purpose and connection
You will never be “over” the loss of your child.
But you can learn how to move forward with them woven into your life.
💜 Two Coaching Paths💜
Destination: Me™
A gentle path forward — from guilt and grief to trust and transformation.
Designed for mothers in the earlier years of loss, when grief can feel overwhelming and identity feels uncertain.
This 12-week coaching journey helps you:
• process guilt and self-blame
• reconnect with your sense of self
• begin rebuilding trust in your life and decisions
“You are not lost. You are remembering your story, your self-trust, and your place in this world.”
Soul Tides™
Grounded in grief, led by spirit — become who your soul remembers.
Created for mothers several years beyond loss who have survived the early storm but are searching for deeper meaning, purpose, and spiritual integration.
This 12-week journey focuses on:
• rediscovering identity after loss
• integrating grief into a meaningful life
• reconnecting with purpose and spiritual growth
“You are not drifting. You are returning — to your soul, your purpose, and your path forward.”
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BOTH programs include: FREE link to the Grief to Growth Course).
“See Refund & Scheduling Policy below”**
"You are not drifting. You are returning — to your soul, your purpose, and your path forward."
Program Structure
Both programs include:
• 12 weeks of private one-on-one coaching
• Weekly 60-minute Zoom sessions
• Personalized guidance and reflection between sessions
• A safe, confidential space to explore your grief and your future
Investment
This is a 12-week private coaching journey (Guidebook included - mailed to you).
Total Investment: $2,200
Payment options:
• Pay in full: $2,000
• Monthly payment plan: $733 per month for 3 months
A limited number of clients are accepted at one time to ensure each mother receives thoughtful and focused support.
A Note About This Work
These programs are not support groups.
They are intentional one-on-one coaching containers designed to help grieving mothers rebuild from the inside out.
Our work together blends:
• narrative exploration
• grief integration
• gentle mindset reframing
• spiritual reflection when desired
The goal is not to erase grief — but to help you build a life that can hold both love and loss.
Weekly Griefy Musings from the Rabbit Hole
Each week I send a short note — honest reflections about grief, healing, and learning to live forward after loss.
No noise. No overwhelm. Just one thoughtful message each week for fellow grievers.
Join 1,000+ fellow grievers who receive these weekly reflections.
** Refund & Scheduling Policy (Click "+" to Expand and Read)
These resources are provided as a courtesy but in no way constitute an endorsement for any of them. Also, Melissa is not a mental health professional (or doctor), and nothing on my website should be taken as medical (or mental health) advice or recommendation, as it all comes from my own experiences, gathered knowledge and various certificate-based training only.