7 Months = 7× the Safe Space.
Hello Community,
This month, we just wrapped the 7th Edition of Grief Unfiltered on Sunday, 19th July and my heart is full.
What started out as just a dream; a tugging in my heart about 8 years ago when life threw me a curveball, has emerged as this vibrant grief support community. I am beyond grateful for how God has shown up beautifully for me each step of the way.
For 7 months, we have done one simple thing: we showed up for each other. We showed up when it was easy. We showed up when it was not so clear. We showed up through lack amd through plenty. All that mattered was that we showed up every single time because that's the mandate!
Over the past 7 months, Grief Unfiltered has become more than an event. It’s become a home. A movement. A community. The healing cove.
Here’s what we’ve built together:
1. We created monthly rooms where people could say “I’m not okay” out loud, without fear of judgment.
2. From the first edition to now, we’ve watched strangers become friends, and pain become shared strength.
3. Each month we’ve learned about grief, mental health, and how to support ourselves and the people we love.
4. Through stories, tears, laughter, silence, and prayer, we’ve reminded each other that grief is not the end of life. We are still here for a reason.
5. Every edition brought new faces, new stories, and the same truth: You are not alone.
Each edition was unique in it's own way and hopefully spoke to each attendees pain in the language they understood.
Thank you to everyone who has attended, shared, volunteered, sponsored, and prayed with us. This work only happens because you keep showing up. Your support has kept us going.
In line with all that we've been doing, I want to take Grief Unfiltered back home for our next edition!!!
I would love to host the 8th edition of Grief Unfiltered in the city of Jos this August (Date and Venue: To Be Announced). Whoop! Whoop!!
If you’re in Jos and around Plateau State... ANTICIPATE!
If you’ve been looking for a safe space to talk about grief, loss and trauma, this is your invitation.
We’re building something beautiful, and we’d love for you to be part of the conversation.
Watch this space for updates on date, venue, and how to register.
With love,
Dorothy (Convener, Grief Unfiltered Series)