It’s been months since I wrote a blog. You may have wondered where I’ve been. If it’s any consolation, I have wondered where I am too! I say that with great sincerity. When we started 2012, I wrote that it was the first time ever that I began the year with no goals or real […]
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It is an honor to share my journey through grief with you. Although my story is that ~ my story~ it is important for me to acknowledge that many people shared in the losses that I share here. Each of us had a different experience and each of us grieved and mourned in a unique way. While I empathize and truly shared in the pain of others who were also affected by these tragedies, I can only speak for myself and share... READ MOREContact Janelle
Testimonials
Janelle, you were there for me when my daughter passed away and always made yourself available whenever I needed some clarity on what I was feeling. The fact that you were there for me whenever I needed you means more than I can say. Thank you for your words of support, encouragement and understanding. ~ C. Taylor
I read Janelle’s book and it completely moved me. It made me wish I had known her for every loss I have experienced in my life because of the compassion, strength and hope she so transparently conveys. I would recommend Janelle to anyone who has experienced a loss because she is so real and creates such a safe and sacred spot for others to feel and heal. ~ Lisa Larter (aka your biggest fan)
At a time in my life where I was trying to move on and heal from a loss in my life I was lucky enough to be recommended to Janelle. Her caring, understanding and her gentle way of guiding you through the process to really begin to heal was exactly what I needed. I had never spoken to anyone but family and close friends about what I was going through and I finally admitted to myself that I needed a…
Janelle has that rare combination of skills and sensitivity that allows a person to immediately feel that they are not alone, that it is okay to grieve in whatever way feels comfortable, and that, ultimately, there is hope and a chance for renewal even when one feels that they can’t go on. ~ Tracy L.
(Janelle) Breese captures the true essence of both the emotional and physical loss experienced by families and caregivers after a traumatic brain injury and subsequent death. ~ Sheri Richardson Stahl, CFSP, Funeral Director
As the editor for Headline, our quarterly publication for the Brain Injury community, Janelle has the ability to gather the threads and weave them into a fabric that informs us and turns our attention to the road so many with brain injury travel. She has the ability to capture their struggles and their triumphs in a compassionate way. Like an archaeologist, she digs into each subject she writes on…
Janelle is a compassionate and thoughtful expert on dealing with grief at all levels. Her workshop with our clients who are living with loss after an acquired brain injury went beyond my expectations. Her caring and concern for the people and issues presented to her were evident in the personal and real dialogue that ensued. Her ability to connect on an individual level is comforting. I have no pr…
Janelle is a gift to our world as she shares her brilliance, insight and wisdom to help guide us with grace through the most challenging times. ~ Peggy McColl, New York Times Best-Selling Author
I’ve witnessed that Janelle’s soul purpose is to give real help with passion and commitment. She has equipped herself with the knowledge and skills that make her an expert. Our family has learned about grief together, but Janelle has made it her profession. In 1989 I regretted that I had not taken my three teens and myself to a counsellor when I lost my husband, Janelle’s brother. I thought …
I have known and admired Janelle for many years. Janelle’s love for and commitment to family and friends and her passionate work in the world of grief and loss have endeared her to many. What she has learned from her personal experiences with loss, her depth of knowledge and understanding of the grieving process, her positive outlook on life, and her natural ability to communicate effectively ar…