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ABOUT HI, I'M GRIEF

Meet the heart behind,
Hi, I'm Grief

Hello, I’m Calla Walshe—the author and creator behind Hi, I’m Grief.

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This project began with a simple belief: children deserve honest, gentle language for the hardest parts of life.

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A Gentle Place to Begin

01 ⋅ THE STORY

A GENTLE PLACE TO BEGIN

Writing Hi, I’m Grief  was a journey of reflection, compassion, and understanding. I wanted to give grief a voice that could sit beside a child through sadness, confusion, anger, relief, and remembering.

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The website grew from that same hope: to offer stories, conversation guides, printables, and practical support that make difficult emotions feel more speakable and less lonely.

"Grief is not here to fix the feeling or hurry it away. gried is here to stay close while life continues."

02 ⋅ WHAT GUIDES THE WORK

honest, gentle, inclusive, age-aware

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honest

Clear language children can understand and trust.

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GENTLE

Room for hard feelings without rushing them away. 

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INCLUSIVE

Resources with space for different families and beliefs.

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AGE-AWARE

Support shaped for different developmental needs.

03 ⋅ CARE & TRUST

how resources are created

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Written with care

Clear, practical, emotionally gentle language.

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Checked for clarity

Each resource is reviewed before publication.

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Specialists input when needed

Qualified guidance is sought for topics requiring added expertise.

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Our scope

Hi, I’m Grief  provides educational stories and conversation tools. It does not replace individualized medical, therapeutic, or crisis support.

04 ⋅ CONTACT

Let's Connect

Have a question, a resource idea, or

an opportunity to work together?

Send a note through the form. 

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I typically respond within 2–3 business days.

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Please note: Hi, I’m Grief provides educational resources and general information. I’m unable to offer individualized counseling, mental-health guidance, or crisis support through this form. If you or someone you know needs immediate help, please contact local emergency services or an appropriate crisis service in your area.

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