Rising Wisdom Grief & Loss

06/23/2026

06/23/2026

Nobody gets to tell you that some grief doesn't get witnessed.

His name was Dane Stanway. He was my son. He was 27 years old when he was murdered. And I'm going to keep saying his name.

If you have a child whose name the world has gotten quiet around, tell me their name in the comments.

I want to say their name.

06/13/2026

Playing my bowls to ground and calm my nervous system ✨️💙✨️

05/25/2026

I did a little writing recently....

My body, my earth, my mind, my heart.
Take me to the stars where it doesn't hurt, take me to a place where I don't exist.
This pain is too much, I just can't hold, this pain is for my son who will never grow old.
His body is at rest - my body has no zest
I can't feel, I cant heal... where is my heart?
It keeps jumping out like a dart!
Dane my son, my heart, my pain, you are gone but I must remain.
You are still light, You will always be bright.
I sit in the dark, not knowing my plight.

In Light, Dana

This is how I use to feel, for the first 5 years at least.

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05/18/2026

Grief Lives in the Body

Grief is not only emotional.

It can live in the chest.
The stomach.
The throat.
The shoulders.
The nervous system.
The breath.

Sometimes the body carries what words cannot express.

That is why holistic grief support honours the whole person: mind, body, heart, and spirit.

At Rising Wisdom, I support mothers through grief with grounded presence, energy healing, breathwork, nervous system support, and compassionate emotional holding.

Learn more at risingwisdom.ca.

05/18/2026

Your Child’s Name Is Welcome Here

Some people may avoid saying your child’s name because they are afraid of upsetting you.

But many grieving mothers already think about their child every day.

Speaking their name can feel like love.
Remembering them can feel like connection.
Honouring them can feel like breathing.

In my grief support sessions, your child’s name is always welcome.

Your memories are welcome.
Your tears are welcome.
Your silence is welcome.

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05/18/2026

For the Mother Who Is Holding It Together

To the mother who looks strong because she has no choice:

I see you.

The errands still need to happen.
The bills still need to be paid.
The world keeps asking you to function.

But inside, there may be a part of you that is still sitting in the moment everything changed.

You do not have to carry that alone.

Holistic grief coaching offers a quiet, compassionate space where your grief, your love, and your pain are all welcome.

Learn more at risingwisdom.ca.

05/18/2026

Grief Has No Timeline

Grief does not move according to a calendar.

There is no “right” amount of time to cry, to feel numb, to talk about your child, to avoid certain places, or to feel like you are functioning on the outside while falling apart inside.

For mothers who have lost a child, grief is not something you simply “get over.”

It becomes part of how you love.

At Rising Wisdom, I offer gentle, holistic grief support for mothers who need a safe place to be seen, heard, and held without pressure to rush their healing.

Visit risingwisdom.ca to learn more.

04/28/2026

Hello Beautiful beings of light!
I am launching my new business and have changed this page to reflect this. I will always share the spiritual growth content and hope to gather the mummas who are in the muck and mist of Grief to bring some hope and energy back to them.

May 7th is the 10 year anniversary of my sons death. He is still missing and no one has been charged through the murder investigation. I have found peace and acceptance on all levels of this profound loss.
With out acceptance to the core, I believe we continue to suffer. It takes time and spiritual growth to find the super strength we Mumma's have, to carry on and find the joy, purpose and connection to ourselves, others, our precious gaia and spirit world.

Please share my website anywhere it may offer support.

www.risingwisdom.ca

In Light and with so much love,
May all being be free to feel divine love