Coaching and Support for people who feel stuck between what they’ve lost and what comes next.

You Don’t Have to Move on, but You Can Move Forward

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When you experience loss and the death of a loved one, your grief can be all-consuming for a while.

But at some point, there comes a time when you think about moving forward.

  • You feel stuck when you think of moving on, but you want to move on more than you DON’T…
  • You’re overwhelmed by all the changes in your life–either the ones you’ve had to make or want to make
  • You feel lonely and unsupported when you try to share the story of your grief
  • You feel shame in the idea of “moving on”
  • You doubt you can feel happy again because of the loss.

And still, somewhere deep inside,
you know you’re willing to try

  • You’ve gone to therapy, but you feel like it’s keeping you stuck in the pain of your past
  • You’ve tried to work in a group setting, but you don’t relate to other people’s experiences.

Welcome to IGrieveDifferent.org

I’m Julie Siefkes. I help grieving people feel more supported so they can find a clear path that allows them to hold onto what mattered and move forward in their own way.

When I experienced the losses of loved ones I struggled with these things too

  • I loved therapy and was able to heal a lot of my emotional pain from the past
  • I worked in group settings, and made some new friends

But I realized I wanted more guidance on taking practical steps forward

  • I needed tools I could give myself to feel more supported on the hard days, and I recall them whenever I needed them
  • I wanted to feel more secure and remain flexible during the chaos
  • I wanted to process and honor the loss of my person in my own unique way
  • I wanted to learn how to navigate changes in current relationships with those around me, and be open to new relationships

As someone who has spent many years navigating personal grief, I help people who want to move on from a loss but are feeling stuck.

Together, we build practical tools that help you soothe the inner struggle, create clarity around healthy choices and give you the confidence to find new meaning as you move into your future.

If any of this resonates with you, I invite you to join me as we help you hold onto what mattered and move forward in your own way.

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