May is for Mental Health

May’s gentle arrival brings Mental Health Awareness Month, inviting us to embrace the rich tapestry of our emotional experiences with compassion and understanding. This month reminds us that acknowledging our feelings—whether bright joy, deep grief, quiet anxiety, or resilient hope—is fundamental to nurturing our overall wellbeing.

For those navigating the winding path of grief, particularly those who carry the memory of a child in their hearts, this month offers meaningful validation that your mental health journey deserves attention and care.

The resources we highlight during Mental Health Month—mindfulness practices, professional support, and community connection—can serve as valuable companions as Mother’s Day approaches on the horizon. This holiday may awaken dormant emotions like spring rain stirring seeds long buried, and Mental Health Month encourages us to honor these feelings rather than hide them away.

Remember that true strength blossoms not in silence, but in honest expression and tender self-compassion. Whether you find solace in lighting a memorial candle, spending time in a place that holds special memories, writing heartfelt words, or sharing cherished stories of your child with trusted friends, Mental Health Month affirms that creating space for your unique emotional needs isn’t just acceptable—it’s an essential act of self-care and healing.

With love,

Ann & the Brian Dagle Foundation Family