Every week, I sit with a woman who has helped me grow into a new human being. I’ve done the work, but she’s been my steady guide. Talk therapy has saved me—and I want that kind of lifeline to be there for anyone who needs it.

In March 2023, my husband Paul died by suicide. In June 2024, my longtime friend and new partner Joshua passed away. Two losses, back to back, cracked me open in ways I couldn’t have imagined. Grief has become part of my daily rhythm—and Kara has been an anchor. Their peer-based support reminds me I don’t have to carry it all alone.

This October, I’m running for Paul and for Joshua. For their laughter, their love, their brilliance, and their unfinished stories. The first year I ran this race, I was a top-five finisher (yes, I’m a little competitive 😅), and I’m chasing that again this year. But more than speed, what matters is showing up—for myself, for the people I’ve lost, and for anyone walking through grief right now.

I usually do these things alone, and I’m okay with that. But this year, I’d love company. If you’re local, come run or walk with me—in honor of someone you’ve lost, or simply in solidarity.

And if you’re able, please donate. Every dollar keeps Kara’s grief support free, accessible, and alive for the people who need it most. This is how love carries forward.

With gratitude,

Bridget 🌊✨