My Haven Grace

Grief is not a problem to be solved. It’s a journey to be witnessed.

Hi, I’m Shani, founder of HavenGrace.

I know grief. When my father died, it was hard being a daddy’s girl. He was older, and you know that death is coming. You can never prepare for that feeling that you have never felt. Oh, but my sister, my best/first friend, died suddenly. I think that’s when I realized the life I had planned had been derailed. When my daughter died, I thought I had died with her. And yes,
a piece of me did. She was beautiful, fun, selfless, God-loving –
a princess with her whole life ahead of her.

In those raw, early days, I searched desperately for something – anything – that understood the weight of what I was carrying. I needed practical help. Gentle guidance. A safe place to fall apart without judgment.

What I found instead were platitudes. Generic advice. Well-meaning but unhelpful suggestions to “stay strong” and “move on.”

So I created what I wish I had found- HavenGrace.

A haven of grace for anyone navigating the impossible journey of grief.

THE HEART BEHIND HAVENGRACE

When grief is fresh, you need more than sympathy. You need practical support. Gentle guidance. A safe space to be exactly where you are. HavenGrace was born from that need – to create resources that truly understand the weight of loss and offer compassionate support without judgment or timelines. We’re here because we know grief. And we’re here because you shouldn’t have to navigate it alone.

WHAT MAKES HAVENGRACE DIFFERENT

Unlike generic grief resources, HavenGrace:

✓ Meets you exactly where you are – no “shoulds,” no timelines
✓ Offers practical, usable support – not just theory
✓ Honors every type of loss and every type of griever
✓ Provides resources for all ages, from children to adults
✓ Creates community, not just content
✓ Believes grief transforms us, not destroys us
✓ Walks with you for as long as you need

We’re not here to fix your grief. We’re here to companion you through it.

WHO HAVENGRACE IS FOR

HavenGrace supports:

INDIVIDUALS navigating loss

  • New loss (sudden or expected)
  • Anticipatory grief (terminal diagnosis)
  • Long-term healing
  • Complicated grief
  • All types of loss

SUPPORTERS of the grieving

  • Family members and friends
  • Caregivers
  • Anyone who wants to help but doesn’t know how

PROFESSIONALS

  • Grief counselors and therapists
  • Clergy and faith leaders
  • Healthcare workers
  • Teachers and school counselors
  • Funeral directors and hospice staff

ORGANIZATIONS

  • Hospitals and healthcare systems
  • Hospices and palliative care
  • Faith communities and churches
  • Schools and universities
  • Workplace bereavement programs

If grief has touched your life, you belong here.

WHAT WE OFFER

JOURNALS
Personal, compassionate journals for every stage and type of grief.
Our first journal, “The First 30 Days,” guides you through the earliest,
hardest days of loss.

RESOURCES
Age-appropriate materials, articles, guides, and tools for understanding
and navigating grief at every stage.

COMMUNITY
Connection with others who understand. Because grief can be isolating,
but it doesn’t have to be.

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Certification and education for counselors, clergy, healthcare workers,
and others who support the grieving.

PARTNERSHIPS
Custom programs for organizations that want to provide comprehensive
grief support to their communities.

Explore all our offerings at myhavengrace.com

WHAT WE BELIEVE ABOUT GRIEF

Grief is love with nowhere to go. It’s the price we pay for connection,
and it deserves to be honored, not rushed.

We believe:

  • There is no “right” way to grieve
  • Grief is not linear – it spirals, circles, and surprises
  • Healing doesn’t mean forgetting
  • You can carry grief and joy simultaneously
  • Moving forward isn’t moving on
  • Everyone’s timeline is different – and that’s okay
  • Grief changes you – and that’s not always bad
  • You are not broken; you are bereaved
  • Support should be accessible to everyone
  • No one should grieve alone

These beliefs shape everything we create.

OUR PROMISE

We won’t tell you to “be strong.” We won’t rush your healing. We won’t pretend there’s a timeline for grief. We will walk with you. We will honor your journey. We will remind you that you’re not alone. This is your haven.

With grace,

Shani

Founder, HavenGrace