Facing Loss Together

This past year has been one of loss for so many — loss of health, loss of independence, and for some, the heartbreaking loss of someone they love deeply. In the work I do, I see firsthand how heavy that can be. Loss doesn’t just touch one person, it ripples through families, friends, and entire communities.

But in the midst of grief, I’ve also witnessed something beautiful: love showing up in unexpected ways. Families gathering closer. Neighbors stepping in. Friends bringing meals. Even strangers offering comfort. It’s in these small, quiet acts of kindness that healing begins.

Loss changes us — it softens us, humbles us, and sometimes breaks us wide open. But it also reminds us of what truly matters: time together, memories shared, the laughter around a dinner table, the stories passed down, and the love that continues long after someone is gone.

I’ve walked with families through those moments of holding on, and through the moments of letting go. It’s not easy. There’s no guidebook for how to grieve or how to say goodbye. Each person’s journey looks different, but what I’ve learned is this: grief is just another form of love, searching for a place to go.

As a caregiver, my role is not only to help with daily needs, but to be present in those tender moments — to sit in the silence, to listen to the stories, to hold space for both the pain and the beauty of a life well-lived. Sometimes it’s in helping with simple things — a warm meal, a comforting word, a hand held through the night. Other times, it’s just being there, quietly, so families don’t feel alone in the hardest season of their lives.

To anyone grieving right now, please know you’re not alone. Whether you’re navigating the decline of a loved one’s health, the loss of independence, or the passing of a loved one — you don’t have to carry it all by yourself. At Kayla Cares, my heart is to walk alongside families, offering care, comfort, and presence in whatever way is needed most.

With love and compassion,

Kayla