Bringing joy to hard places.
Welcome to my digital home. My hope is that you will find a little bit of joy scattered here to help you move forward when the hard places of life come knocking
As a chaplain for the past 10 years, I've merged my twin passions of writing and caring for people after my own grief journey opened my eyes to an essential truth: joy can coexist with sorrow. I invite you to explore these pages, where you'll find insights and practical guidance on discovering moments of light within life's challenges.
Grief Tips
Searching for a few tips on how to manage grief on a day to day basis? Click the button below and head to my YouTube channel @ChaplainsGriefInsights for a toolkit of support.
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Do you have unanswered questions about how you can contribute to making the world a better place? I have discussed opportunities on HelpingHandsTV, Channel 9. Explore the discussions to see if they address your questions about creating positive change.
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Have you walked alongside others through struggles only to face similar challenges? Join me on podcasts and radio as I share how being a supporter transformed into becoming the supported, revealing unexpected lessons about grief and loss.
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"Raewyn’s toolkit has helped me to be firm in my own resolution: to live life to the full, to let God be my comfort and to honour my husband’s legacy."
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“A raw, emotional and insightful read of a mother’s love, strength and journey as she navigates the loss of her daughter. "
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“So much ‘gold’ contained in this resource"
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A daughter’s dance.
A mother’s tribute.
A chaplain’s insight.
21 Gifts: Coming in 2026
When life’s music suddenly changes and the dance floor beneath your feet gives way, where do you find the strength to keep moving? This question became the heartbeat of my journey after losing my 19-year-old daughter Amy to Severe Aplastic Anemia in 2021.
What I discovered in the depths of that unimaginable loss was that even when our feet can no longer carry us forward, our hearts can still find new rhythms of hope.
21 Gifts is more than a grief guide - it is a carefully curated collection of life lessons wrapped in love, born from the sacred space where sorrow meets joy. Each gift represents a profound truth Amy taught me through her courageous dance with illness and her graceful transition to heaven. These are not just discoveries; they are offerings meant to be unwrapped by anyone navigating the complex choreography of loss and healing.
Coming to you in 2026 thanks to USA Publisher Redemption Press - A legacy project on its way to becoming a reality.
Join the journey by pressing the SIGN UP button above and receive free insights and tips to support those in grief along the way.