"I liked Ele's Place because I met new friends like me. I liked being able to talk about my sister when I wanted to. And when I didn't want to talk I could just listen."

--Shaunna, age 4

"I like Ele's Place because when I go there I can talk to others whose dad or mother or brothers or sisters died and when I talk to them it makes me feel a little better because I can get some of that stuff I really need to talk about out...I feel like these people really care about me."

-- Nathan, age 8

"Ele's Place has been there for me when no one else has. When I went through the trauma of losing my father, most of my friends deserted me, and I felt I could no longer go on. Ele's Place offered a safe environment where I was allowed to cry and show my emotions."

-- Hilary, age 15

"I think Ele's Place is a helping place...Ele's Place helped a lot and my heart got a lot better going to Ele's Place."

-- Stacia, age 9

"My children are very open now to discussing their father's death and their feelings. It was also comforting for me to have time with adults around my age who lost a spouse and have small children."

--Sheila, parent

Ele's Place
1145 W. Oakland
Lansing, MI 48915
517-482-1315
healing@elesplace.org