Bringing joy to hard places.
Welcome. May you 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.
A daughter’s dance.
A mother’s tribute.
A chaplain’s insight.
21 Gifts: It’s Here
When grief enters your story, it can feel impossible to keep moving. In 21 Gifts: A Sacred Dance through Grief and Healing, chaplain and award winning author Raewyn Elsegood shares twenty-one life lessons learned through the loss of her daughter, Amy, a passionate dancer whose faith never faltered. With tenderness and spiritual insight, Raewyn invites readers to unwrap each “gift” of healing and discover that even in sorrow, God’s presence brings rhythm to the silence. This book offers comfort in companionship, hope, and a gentle reminder that love’s song never truly ends.
Released March 2026 thanks to Publisher Redemption Press, Arizona, USA - A legacy project - now a reality.
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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 FREE six-week faith-based grief support program for churches and organisations.
Based on the first six chapters of 21 Gifts: A Sacred Dance Through Grief and Healing, Grief Unwrapped creates a gentle, facilitated space for adults navigating loss to explore grief, faith and the next right step.
Grief Unwrapped
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 Raewyn’s YouTube channel @ChaplainsGriefInsights for a toolkit of support.
Watch
Do you have unanswered questions about how you can contribute to making the world a better place? Join Raewyn on the panel of HelpingHandsTV, Channel 9. Explore the discussions to see if they address your questions about creating positive change.
Listen
Have you walked alongside others through struggles only to face similar challenges? Join Raewyn on podcasts and radio as she shares how being a supporter transformed into becoming the supported, revealing unexpected lessons about grief and loss.
