CROSBY FAMILY
Kelsi C, 35 (Mom):
As a parent who recently became a widow, finding Ele’s Place just days after my husband passed away was a lifesaver. I felt lost in a storm of grief and quickly realized that I was navigating not only my own emotions but also those of our daughter. Ele’s Place has provided her with a safe environment to grieve since she was 3 years old, and now, as she turns 9, she wants to stay enrolled every year.
While she attends her weekly age group, Ele’s gives me the opportunity to participate in a Partner Loss Group, which has become just as essential to my healing as my individual therapy. Although I feel anxious about the day when we may no longer attend Ele’s as she grows, I am grateful for the many tools they have provided us. These resources will help us live our lives fully every single day in honor of our beloved Giant Angel, Paul.
Kennedy C, 9 (Daughter):
I like going to Ele’s because there are friends there who know how sad I feel about my Dad dying. Sometimes I have new friends in my group and that’s sad because someone they know died but I am happy they are with us. Being alone when you are sad is sad. My room leaders are always so nice and there’s a therapy dogdog named Beau who comes to help us all feel better too. Once when I was sad about something that happened in school, my Ele’s leaders were safe grownups for me to talk to when I didn’t know what to say to my mom. My favorite part of Ele’s Place is the fun crafts and activities we that help me talk about my dad. Mom and I use them at home. We miss him, and it helps Mom not to be so sad.
A family photograph of Paul, Kelsi, and Kennedy, supplied with their story.