01/09/2025
Here's an explanation of just one of the services that I offer - grief organization, which is a service that I feel in my heart that some people struggle with needing, but that few offer and even fewer advertise. Just know that I feel very vulnerable and exposed putting this out in the world, but it is what it is. So, I might as well throw the whole thing out there as to how I thought of offering this service. And I tried to record the following portion, but nope. Not gonna happen.
For those of you who know me, you know that I've buried three babies. And each child's death was uniquely painful and cruel. Ana Isabella's death was hard for so many reasons, but one reason was because it took away my expectation of a baby that a lot of women have with pregnancy. I had already set up her nursery - and after she was born way too early and then died the same day on my birthday, I could barely stand to go into our house, much less go into her room and see her crib with the pink flowers and butterflies. I had to get out of there, so fast. Honestly, I don't even remember packing her room. I don't know who did that for me, but I'm grateful that they did. The only reason why we live in the house we live in, is because on realtor.com the house was mistakenly listed as being next door to the cemetery where she is buried. We drove around for what seemed like hours trying to find a non-existent road that would lead us to the woods behind her grave before we gave up and called the real estate agent for directions. My house ended up being up for sale by my dad's cousin, the real estate agent was my mom's former classmate and it was a house that I could actually agree on with my husband (which hadn't happened at any other time). So, Ana Isabella died on September 17, 2011 and by November 11, 2011 we were in a new house. Because I just couldn't sleep there anymore. And I couldn't go in that room. Even with sleeping pills, I would wake up sobbing uncontrollably. I couldn't get away fast enough. Sometimes, some places are too painful.
So, if you can't face your loved one's possessions, or if you just need or want help, call me. 501.749.9304
https://youtu.be/me132ZO8T3s?feature=shared
Explanation of grief organization services offered by Bridget Barcenas at Pinch Hitter, LLC.
