Why Community Support for Women Matters
Kinyatta E. Gray, Founder
As someone who has lost my mother, I’ve come to understand firsthand the depth of grief and the way it can reshape your entire world. Losing a mother is an experience unlike any other—it leaves a void that nothing and no one can fill. What I’ve learned through my own journey is that grieving isn’t something that ends after the funeral or even months later. Grief stays with you, but it’s the love and support from others that helps you carry it.
That’s why it’s essential for communities to come together to support women navigating the loss of their mothers. We often hear the phrase “it takes a village,” and that doesn’t just apply to raising children—it applies to healing and grieving as well. When we show up for grieving women, we’re not only offering them the emotional support they desperately need, we’re also helping them maintain their well-being, their strength, and their ability to keep moving forward.
When we ignore or overlook the grief of women in our communities, we fail to acknowledge the ripple effect of grief. It impacts their families, their children, and their ability to contribute fully to the world around them. But when we support them—by listening, offering resources, or simply being present—we’re giving them the strength to heal. In doing so, we help nurture healthier families and stronger communities.
Grieving women are often the glue that holds their families together. When we invest in their emotional and mental well-being, we’re investing in the stability of families. We’re giving them the space and care they need to process their loss, so they can continue to show up for their loved ones, for their communities, and, most importantly, for themselves.
We may not be able to take away their pain, but we can stand beside them as they heal. Supporting grieving women is a community responsibility that benefits everyone. It's an act of humanity that creates stronger, more resilient communities where no one feels alone in their pain. It’s through collective care that we honor the grief journey and empower women to reclaim their lives after loss.
Together, we can ensure that no woman feels forgotten or unsupported as she navigates the hardest journey of her life.
We owe it to them—and to ourselves—to lift each other up.