As a collective, we do not often have opportunities to grieve out loud, especially for our mother figures. Mourning the Matriarchs* invites us to practice lamenting with and for others while honoring the sacred feminine in all of us. Using our unique cultural identities, creative expression and the power that comes from sharing in community, this 7 weeks long group invites participants to create the rituals we need to honor the matriarchs who shape us.
Each week, we will ground into veneration of the matriarchs by giving a different person time to share about their mother figure(s), allowing the other group members to bear witness, celebrate and grieve alongside them.
Then, we will build a habit of practicing mourning by exploring ways to gently and honestly move sorrow through our bodies. Embracing everyday ceremonies, our breath and the ways art lets us move beyond words, we will co-create a weekly living altar for ourselves and our mothers that we can carry with us even once the group is done.
Interested in joining this intimate group? Please email Neshia (neshia@athoughtfuldeath.com) to set up a meeting to explore if this group is right for you.
*Who are matriarchs? Anyone who mothered you.This includes but is not limited to: birth mothers, adoptive mothers, grandmothers, aunties, sisters, non-binary siblings, House mothers, friends, mentors, role models, etc.
FAQs
What: A peer-led grief group using cultural strengths, creativity and community to mourn matriarchs. Each gathering will be two hours long.
Who: This is meant to be a highly personalized experience with enough space for everyone to feel and share. There will only be 6-8 people.
When: Summer 2026. Details will be shared once someone officially joins the group.
Where: Virtual for the first six weeks and then in-person for the final gathering.
How much: Early-bird pricing is $525 ($75 per week) before June 1st; $625 after June 1st. Payment plans available as well as limited sliding scale spots/trades - please just ask!