Holding Space: Grief Resources for Yourself or Someone You Love

Holding Space: Grief Resources for Yourself or Someone You Love

Grief has no roadmap. It doesn’t come with instructions, and it certainly doesn’t ask permission before showing up and turning life inside out. Whether you're grieving the loss of a loved one, a relationship, a job, or even the version of life you once imagined—grief deserves space. It deserves acknowledgment. And so do you.

At Moonbow, we believe grief isn’t something to “get over,” but rather something to move through—at your own pace, in your own way. Healing is not linear. Sometimes it’s tears, sometimes it’s silence, sometimes it’s laughter when you least expect it. And while we can’t make the pain disappear, we can offer tools and comfort along the way.

Here are some resources and gentle practices to help you (or someone you care about) navigate the tender terrain of grief:

1. Moonbow’s Holding Space Grief and Loss Box

Sometimes words fall short. That’s why we created the Holding Space Grief and Loss Box—a deeply curated collection of sensory tools to support healing through life’s most painful losses. This box includes:

  • My Healing Journey Journal – A safe space to pour out thoughts, memories, and moments.

  • This Is How You Heal by Brianna Wiest – A beautifully written book for transformation and growth.

  • Shadow Worker Tea + Moonbow Mug – A calming tea blend for introspective evenings and quiet reflection.

  • Nature Bath Magnesium Salt Soak & Magnesium Body Mist – To soothe aching muscles and an aching heart.

  • Heat Therapy Neck Wrap – Like a warm hug when you need one most.

  • Flying Wish Paper – A symbolic way to let go or release what weighs heavy.

  • Sleepy Chocolate – A sweet way to invite rest when sleep feels far away.

  • Crystal Pen & You Are Enough Sticker – Small reminders that healing is personal—and possible.

  • Palo Santo Candle – To bring grounding energy and peace into your space.

Each item was chosen with care, intended to nurture mind, body, and soul. Whether you're gifting it to yourself or someone else, this box says: I see you. You're not alone.

2. Books That Hold Space

  • It’s OK That You’re Not OK by Megan Devine

  • The Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion

  • Grief Is Love by Marisa Renee Lee

These books don’t offer clichés. They offer truth. Raw, real, compassionate truth.

3. Podcasts for Healing

  • Griefcast – Comedians share their honest and emotional experiences with grief.

  • Terrible, Thanks for Asking – Real stories about what it’s like to go through hard things.

  • What’s Your Grief – Practical advice and emotional support from two mental health professionals.

4. Gentle Grief Practices

  • Take grief walks. No phone, no destination. Just you and the outdoors.

  • Write unsent letters to who or what you lost.

  • Create a small altar or memory space in your home.

  • Allow silence. Grief is loud—even in the quiet.

5. How to Support Someone Else

  • Don’t try to fix it. Just witness their pain.

  • Offer specific help: “Can I bring you dinner on Wednesday?” or “Want me to walk the dog?”

  • Give a Holding Space Grief Box as a tangible reminder that you’re holding them—even if from afar.

Grief deserves compassion, not a timeline. There is no “right” way to do this. Whether you're deep in the fog or just learning how to show up for someone in it—Moonbow Gifts is here to walk beside you.

Because even in the darkest of times, something beautiful can still emerge.

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