So Many of You Reached Out…
After I shared about losing my youngest sister to suicide, many of you wrote to me — some publicly, many privately. You told me about your own losses. Some of you have also lost family to suicide. Some shared what helped you grieve. Others simply said, “I’m with you.”
Your tenderness — your willingness to share — moved me deeply. Thank you – from the bottom of my heart.You inspired this post.
Today, I want to show you what helped me steady myself through surgery recovery and complicated grief: creating a healing space at home — a simple, intentional corner where I could breathe, feel, and begin to mend.
Creating a Healing Space at Home: My Recovery Ritual for Body & Soul
Last year, after a health crisis that ultimately led to surgery — and while grieving the loss of my youngest sister to suicide — I realised how important creating a healing space at home was for my healing. I didn’t just need a place to rest. I needed a sanctuary where I could breathe, grieve, and begin to heal.
Music helped. Candles helped. Crystals helped. Even the sound of a small fountain softened the noise in my mind. And then there was Ramedica — a scent that always brings back comforting memories of my Dad. When I opened it during those hard days, it felt like he was right there with me, steadying me. It wasn’t just pain relief — it was connection, memory, and presence.
Why Creating a Healing Space at Home Matters
When I was recovering — body sore, emotions raw — I learned how profoundly environment affects healing. Soft light lowers tension. Gentle sound calms the mind. Warm, familiar scent can anchor you back into safety.
When you create a healing space at home, you’re not just decorating — you’re sending yourself a message: “You’re cared for. You can let go now.”
What to Include in a Healing Space
You don’t need a whole room; a single corner, a chair; even a small tray or shelf will do. Here are some elements that helped me:
- Candle or soft light – to invite calm.
- Journal & pen – for thoughts, emotions, and moments of gratitude.
- Sound – music, chimes, or a water fountain for grounding.
- Crystal or stone – something that carries personal meaning.
- A comforting scent – like the herbal warmth of our balm, which for me, holds memories of my dad’s presence.
My Post‑Surgery Evening Ritual
This was my nightly practice during recovery and grief:
- Clear & Light
I’d dim the lights, light a candle, and take three deep breaths quietly affirm ‘God Is. I am. All is well’. - Sound & Soothe
A soft playlist or the sound of my water fountain calmed me right down and brought me right back to the moment. - A Familiar Scent
I’d warm a little balm in my hands, inhale its uplifting herbal scent, and gently massage my shoulders and neck. The fragrance reminded me of my dad, and in those quiet moments, I felt his presence. - Hands to Heart
I’d rest my palms on my chest and whisper: “I’m here. I’m healing.” - Journal the Moment
Some nights I wrote pages; other nights, just a single sentence. Both were enough.
The Healing Power of Ritual
Creating a healing space at home isn’t about perfection. It’s about slowing down long enough to be present with yourself — to offer your body and spirit the same kindness you’d offer a friend.
Bridging Body & Spirit
This is also why Ramedicare and Anchoring the Light (ATL) feel like two sides of the same coin. Ramedicare is about physical relief and natural remedies — while ATL, led by my Mom, is about spiritual recovery, presence, and higher guidance. Both aim to bring people back to themselves, and I can feel them merging into a bigger vision of holistic healing.
If you’re moving through grief, you might find resonance in this post my mom wrote:
👉 A Society of Secrecy: Navigating Grief After My Daughter’s Suicide
From My Heart to Yours
Your healing space doesn’t have to be perfect. It just has to be yours — a place where you can pause, breathe, and remember that healing unfolds in small, sacred moments.
If you’re creating your own ritual, I hope this encourages you to start simple:
- Light a candle.
- Take a deep breath.
- Invite in something comforting — whether it’s a familiar scent, a favourite song, or a warm touch.
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