Nancy Treder Kalmas mission to bring the conversations about grief and death out of the shadows is such a good thing. From the eye catching storefront to the touching grief altar laden with photos, letters and mementos of loved ones left me feeling a sense of hope and love for anyone out there who is drifting on the waves of grief and sadness that can wash over us without warning. The memory tree is another compassionate way to express oness love for the souls theyve lost.
The store is filled with art, clothes and books dedicated to exploring and accepting that lifes departure and grief are a normal part of life and not to be feared, but embraced.
The clothing selections are very fun, I would be classified a Vampire/Witch combination for my love of rich, dark colors, velvets, leathers and feathers.
The experience was uplifting and planted the seeds of self reflection on some grief that Ive been carrying and havent released yet. I will return for one of the gatherings to share and listen in the beautifully supportive place theyve created for those of us who carry a wounded heart.
