Grief Matters
Grieving What Was. Making Room for What’s Here.
Grief is part of being human.
We grieve people we lost. We can also grieve relationships, health, intimacy, trust, identities, dreams, expected futures, and versions of our lives that are no longer available to us.
Sometimes something mattered deeply—and then something changed.
Grief Matters is a facilitated evening for making room for those experiences.
This is not about fixing grief, comparing losses, finding the silver lining, or rushing toward “moving on.” You don’t need to arrive with an answer, a lesson, or even a clear name for what you’re grieving.
Through private reflection, thoughtful questions, conversation, and the experience of being witnessed by another human being, we’ll explore:
• What has changed or been lost that matters to me? • How is grief showing up in my life? • What is here for me now?
There will be opportunities to share, but sharing is always optional. You’re welcome to participate at the depth that feels right for you.
Grief can coexist with many things:
Love. Anger. Relief. Longing. Laughter. Connection. Desire. Even pleasure.
Making room for grief doesn’t necessarily mean making everything else leave.
Perhaps the question isn’t, “How do I get over this?”
Perhaps it’s:
How do we make room for grief as part of being human?
You don’t need to be finished grieving. You don’t need to know what’s next.
We’re simply making room for what’s here.
18+ • Reflective • Respectful • Always Optional
Please come sober and leave sober.
🍿 REFRESHMENTS
Light refreshments will be provided. You’re also welcome to bring a snack or non-alcoholic drink to share.
🎟️ ADMISSION
$20 at the door
$15 in advance through Venmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/Shay-Sun
Limited seating.
☀️ ABOUT YOUR HOST
Shay Sun is an award-winning educator and professional coach. He taught for more than 20 years and has been coaching since 2014, working with individuals and couples around personal growth, relationships, and navigating change.
Shay creates facilitated experiences where people can reflect, ask meaningful questions, learn from one another, and explore what it means to live and relate more fully.
Mr. Sun is also continuing his education through the Sexual Health Alliance (SHA), deepening his work around intimacy, relationships, and human connection.