Cohabitating with Grief

HAVEN welcomes back Crystal Dalton, for a workshop focused on releasing grief in the body.

This transformative workshop will explore the profound connections between grief and the physical body.

In this session, participants will discover how grief manifests physically and learn effective techniques to process these emotions through movement, breath, and sound.

Crystal is a Certified Grief Educator and Grief Movement Guide, who will lead us in engaging in mindful practices that include gentle movement exercises, breathwork, and vocalization techniques aimed at releasing tension and fostering healing.

This supportive space is designed for anyone navigating loss, providing tools to help express and honor your grief while promoting holistic well-being. Come connect, move, and rediscover a sense of peace within.

Energy exchange is $20, payable directly to Crystal at:

www.venmo.com/yogawithcrystal0925

*Participants are encouraged to wear comfy clothing and bring a journal and something to write with*

My heart has been heavy with grief recently, but today I got outside for a bit. I walked until my face went numb, and it was worth it. The brisk air, the sunshine and the spectacular winter wonderland views were just what I needed. 🥶❄️

If your heart is feeling heavy, please know you’re not alone. 🫂.

Slow mornings spent with Jayne reading by the fireplace, spending time outdoors and cuddles with are my favorite. Movement is medicine + nature heals 💚🍁🥾🍂

No tricks, all treats! I am thrilled to share: I contributed to the latest issue of out now!

My piece Finding Healing in Nature After Loss explores the benefits of spending time in nature after loss. The issue is full of moving stories and insights on grief and healing.

Free digital version: https://issuu.com/legacylettersjournal/docs/get_griefy_magazine_issue_7
Print on Amazon: https://a.co/d/jg5LT5k

Check it out and let me know what you think! Feel free to share.

Thanks for your support!

✨ Life lately ✨

Grief can feel heavy—physically, mentally, and emotionally. Movement, even in the smallest ways, helps release some of that weight. A walk, gentle stretching, lifting weights, dancing in your living room, or rolling out your yoga mat can reconnect you with your body, calm your mind, and create space for emotions to flow. 🪷

Movement reminds us we’re still here, still breathing, still capable of finding moments of relief in the storm. It’s not about “fixing” the grief—it’s about offering yourself a little room to breathe within it. 🤍☮️

The thing I miss the most about where I used to live in DE is the proximity to the ocean. Yesterday, we went on an adventure to and it was wonderful! Felt great to cleanse my soul in the salty Atlantic and laugh with my beloved, 🌊 🥰

In my journey through grief, two things have become sacred practices: journaling and being outdoors.

Putting pen to paper gives my emotions a place to land. It’s where I can be completely honest, where my sorrow, anger, confusion, and even moments of peace have a voice. There’s no need to make sense—just to be present with what’s real.

And nature… nature holds me in ways words never could. The rhythm of the wind, the warmth of the sun, the rootedness of the trees—they remind me that healing doesn’t mean forgetting. It means learning how to live again, breath by breath.

Grief needs movement. It needs stillness. It needs space.

Journaling and the outdoors have been that space for me. 📖🌳

(Prompt taken from the Nature Meditations Journal )
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Grief has a way of showing up unexpectedly—sometimes, I’m the one bringing it.

Every day, I wear a fingerprint urn necklace in memory of my mom. It rests just above my heart, a quiet but constant reminder of her presence. People notice it. They ask about it. And when I share what it is and why I wear it, the conversation shifts. Suddenly, we’re talking about loss, about love, about the weight of absence.

I never plan for these moments, but they happen often. And while they can be tender, sometimes even heavy, I’ve come to see them as invitations—opportunities to honor my mom, to speak grief aloud, and to remind myself (and others) that we’re never alone in it.

Grief is part of my story. And sometimes, it finds its way into the conversation simply because I choose to carry her with me.

How do you honor your loved ones? Share in the comments ⬇️

Hey friends, I know I’ve been MIA! Life has been a whirlwind with moving and selling my house, and I’ve needed some time to settle into this new chapter. I’m still getting grounded, but I’m slowly making my way back to social media. Thanks for your patience and for sticking around—I’ve missed you! More to come soon. In the meantime, enjoy this sunrise view from our living room 🤩✨

✨ Exciting news! ✨ I’m honored to have written an article for the upcoming collaboration issue of and ! My piece explores the importance of community and connection in grief—because we’re not meant to carry it alone. 🤝

This special issue will be distributed at the Oscars Gifting Lounge later this month and officially released on March 1! Grief and resilience deserve a place in every conversation, and I’m grateful to be part of this meaningful project. 🙏 💜

Stay tuned for the release!