Grief Circle Series: Grieving Friendships & Community
Grief isn’t reserved solely for the end of a life; it is the constant companion of change. Whether you are walking away from a community or had a breakup with a friend, this circle welcomes the grief from such changes. Grief from having to leave a space that you called home is hard. Sometimes it's by choice and other times it's not. This can also change the way you expereince your grief. The same can be said for friendships. When we have to let go of a freind because we have outgrown them, or resolution wasn't able to be reached in a conflict. It is hard.
When we think of relationships that end, it's not often friendships that we think of first. Friends are "suposed" to last. They aren't "supposed" to end abrublty. If anything we just drift apart over time. These can be the thoughts we have around friendships and it can be very jarring when we go through a breakup with a friend that feels just as heart breaking and disspaointing as a romantic relationship.
In this second session of our series, we explore grief related to friendhsips and community. We often expect ourselves to move straight into "what’s next" without acknowledging what we’ve left behind. This is a space to pause, reflect on how grief has consistently shown up in your story, and begin to reshape your relationship with it.
We’ll move through the evening with a blend of depth and a bit of playfulness, featuring:
Guided Meditation: In this section, we’ll be supported by a dark goddess that fits the theme, and through her story, you might find messages or see parts of yourself reflected.
Reflective Sharing: A look at how we were taught to grieve and how those patterns show up today.
Creative Expression: This is where we get to have fun with grief. An invitation to get to know it and move it out of your body into a place of playful/creative connection.
Energy Grounding: Closing with an energetic grounding experience to integrate the evening’s shifts.
Whether you are navigating a recent friendship breakup or had to change communities, you and your grief are welcome here.
** This is a closed container. **
Doors will open at 12pm, we will start promptly at 12:30pm. Entry will not be allowed after we begin.
Suggested/Optional:
Comfortable clothing
Journal
Water bottle
Any sensory supports or fidgets that help you stay present and connected.
Any physical representations of what you are ready to let go of and/or what you’re moving towards. (Disclaimer: we’re not burning anything here)
ABOUT YOUR HOSTS:
Maida is a certified Usui, Holy Fire®, and Karuna Reiki Master, Tarot Reader, and professional coach and meditation teacher with over a decade of experience. She believes that real change begins when we stop hiding the messy parts of ourselves. With a background in journalism and her experience in energy work and coaching, she specializes in cutting through the noise to help people find clarity and inner safety. Known for her "no-BS" approach and deep compassion, Maida creates spaces where spiritual wisdom meets real-world strategy. You can also find her writing on her Substack "Eye of The Heart," having a kitchen dance party, or going for a nature walk.
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Shelby is a Women’s Empowerment and Intimacy Coach. She helps women build back their trust in themselves and reclaim their sensual power. She has a certification in Integrated Attachment Theory, is experienced with understanding the nervous system, and is a Reiki Master. She brings a grounded understanding of relationships, nervous system regulation, and emotional safety into her work. Her background in energy healing supports clients in developing intuition, clearing energetic blocks, and deepening their connection to their inner guidance. A pole dancer since 2014 and experienced instructor, Shelby integrates movement-based practices with coaching and intuitive awareness to support confidence, self-leadership, and embodied expression through workshops, coaching containers, and women’s circles.