Taghreed had carried the weight of her mother’s death for ten long years. Each day passed with a dull ache that never seemed to fade. Even after all this time, she couldn’t bring herself to accept the reality of her loss. Her mother’s absence felt like an insurmountable void that no amount of time could heal. She avoided talking about it, burying her grief deep within, unwilling to share the pain that had become an invisible companion. Her heart was closed off, and no matter how much she tried to move forward, the grief clung to her like a shadow, always lurking just beneath the surface.

It wasn’t until she began attending trauma healing sessions provided through Transformational Community Development (TCD) that something shifted. Slowly, through the gentle guidance and support of our team, Taghreed found the courage to open up. We created a space where she could feel safe and understood. Step by step, the walls she had built around her heart began to crumble. In a moment of vulnerability, she shared her deepest feelings—the sorrow, the anger, the disbelief. It was as though a weight had been lifted from her chest, and for the first time in years, she felt a sense of relief. Through this process, Taghreed began to realize that sharing her grief didn’t make it any less real, but it did allow her to start healing.

Thank you!

Written by Rosine, GHNI Project Manager