Grieve Leave's Divorce Support Faves
Bundle Curated by Rebecca Feinglos of Grieve Leave, @grieveleave
Being there for a friend who is going through the divorce process can feel daunting...what do you say? How do you show you care about them in the midst of a complicated situation? Grieve Leave loves our friends at Fresh Starts Registry, and we put together a bundle of items to gift a friend who is going through a divorce. These are a handful of ways you can show up for someone, let their feelings -- whatever they are -- be ok with you, and tell them you care about them.
Here’s how it works:
Do you know someone transitioning to divorce? A registry is the best way to support them with the items they need to feel loved, supported and empowered through their divorce. Step one: create a registry.
Click the links below and add these Grieve Leave suggested items to their registry!
Send the link to your friend group and community with the message below. Remember, community care is self care, and we all need to support each other.
Send the link along with this message: "Hey! As you may know, [Friend] is currently transitioning to divorce. It can be a time full of a lot of grief, so I thought we could show our support and love with some special support items. Check out this registry I curated with the help of Grieve Leave. All you need to do is click "add to cart" and the support item will be on its way! Appreciate your support in loving on [Friend] at this time. I know it will mean the world to them!"
This Sucks Scented Candle
Divorce sucks, even if it was a really great choice for your friend to make! In those especially suck-y moments, they can light a "This Sucks" candle to pause, face it, and keep moving.
The Beginning of a New Chapter Banner
Getting divorced is the beginning of the next era of your friend's life. Why not help them celebrate this new beginning with a banner?
Listen B*tch Affirmation Cards
Sometimes, your friend might need some encouragement...and these "Listen, bitch" affirmation cards might just be a way to kick start the day!
Face Plant
People grieving losses often turn to gardening or planting something new as a way to embrace growth. What better place to plant some seeds than a planter your friend can draw a face on to match their mood?
One-Pan Wonders
Cooking for (and doing the dishes as) one can be tough. This cookbook is full of recipes that only require one pan to make the magic happen -- your friend will be happy to have some easy, new dishes to try out.
BodyRefresh Shower Steamers Aromatherapy
Scent might be just the thing your friend needs in the morning or in the evening to help them recharge or settle down. These shower steamers will help do the trick.
Little Reminders Coffee Mug
Your friend may need a few reminders with their morning cup of caffeine that they can keep pushing through the days that feel the most challenging in the divorce process. This mug could help bring a quick smile to their face.
Numi Organic Tea By Mood Gift Set, 40 Tea Bag Assortment
Grief never feels just one way -- we can feel tired in our grief, relieved, nostalgic, angry...you name it! Giving your friend the gift of teas-by-mood will help motivate them to embrace the variety of their feelings as they get divorced.
Tizzer All Feelings are Okay Journal
Maybe now is a great time for your friend to start jotting down some of their feelings in this journal that reminds them: all feelings are ok!
Gel Pens
And what better way to write down those feelings than with some beautiful gel pens?