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Born to See
People ask me what I do for a living, and I always brace myself for the reaction. I’ll smile and say real casual, "I feel and see energy around people, and I help them with grief.” And without fail, they look at me like I just told them I wrestle raccoons as a competitive sport. Like “You do WHAT?” Meanwhile, I’m standing there in my hoodie with a coffee stain on it, dry shampoo holding yesterday’s hair together, and concealer quietly doing its job under my eyes. And I’m sile
angelleighassistan
3 days ago2 min read


Grief and the Holidays: Holding On When It Feels Impossible
The holidays are here again, and I know what that means. For many, it’s a time of joy and celebration with family. But for those of us who are grieving, it’s a time of deep, sharp ache. The truth is, nothing about the holidays feels like it used to. There’s a heaviness that hangs over everything—an absence that’s impossible to ignore. I get it. I’m living it. Tomorrow, Thanksgiving will be different. And so will Christmas. And next year, the year after that. Because for those
angelleighassistan
Nov 264 min read


The Power of Photography
I’ll be honest: I’ve never really liked having pictures taken of myself . It’s always been something I’ve avoided, feeling awkward and...
angelleighassistan
Apr 44 min read


Brutal Reality of Grief
Grief doesn’t ask for your permission. It doesn’t wait for the right time. It doesn’t give you a chance to breathe. It shows up when you...
angelleighassistan
Feb 253 min read
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