About this space

Welcome to Grief, Grace & Growth, the blog of Heart & Science.

This space was created for the stories and experiences we don’t always talk about—especially in communities of color, in caregiving roles, and in the quiet moments of loss and connection.

Here, I share reflections and research at the intersection of grief, culture, and the human-animal bond. Some posts are personal. Some are scholarly. All are about what it means to be human—and to hold space for the things we carry.

What you’ll find here:

Explorations of grief, including pet loss

Reflections on cultural care, health equity, and underrepresented grief

Notes from my academic research and lived experience

Thoughts on healing, identity, and the bonds we share—with each other, and with the animals who walk alongside us

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Why “Heart & Science”?

Because I believe grief, healing, and connection live in both places.

Research matters. So does reflection. This blog is where they meet.

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