About Us
The Mourning Post began with a quiet longing to remain close to a mother who is no longer here.
Today, it exists to uplift women navigating life after the loss of their mothers.
We know that grief doesn’t arrive all at once. Rather, it unfolds over a lifetime, and is felt deeply in both big milestones and quiet, everyday moments alike.
Whether you’re mourning a recent loss, celebrating a special occasion, or simply seeking a little sunshine for your journey…
From Me To You
On March 15, 2015, just three days before my 31st birthday, my mother died, and I became a motherless daughter. Four and a half years later to the day, I welcomed my daughter, Hana, and became a motherless mother, too. Although it’s been 11 years since my mother died, it is her love, not her absence, that has continued to shape my life.
One of the greatest gifts my mother gave me was showing me how small gestures can make people feel loved. She turned quiet attentiveness into meaningful action—stocking the pantry with your favorite cereal ahead of a visit, buying supplies for a new hobby you were excited to try, or tucking an article she thought you should read inside a card.
Her love lived in the details, and through them, she taught me how to care for others. Today, I try to carry that same quiet care forward through The Mourning Post.
A lot in my life has changed since 2015, but the one thing that hasn’t is my desire to use my grief for good.
We wish you didn’t have to be here, but we’re glad you found us.
From Hana, Too!
I’m six years old, and I am in first grade!
I love reading, cooking and baking, and playing with my stuffies.
I am an artist. I help my mom with The Mourning Post by making decisions about the designs. I also draw all of the pictures for the cards!
I like helping people feel happy in their hearts.
