About Me
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I'm Chano Itwaru—mother, wife, grandmother, friend, teacher, and grief educator. Losing my 33-year-old son, Kevin, was the most profound loss of my life, a pain I never imagined I would face.
Navigating life without him has been heartbreaking, yet the love and support of my family, friends, and faith have been guiding lights through the darkness.
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Grief is complex, exhausting, and often unimaginable. I’ve learned to walk through the pain with therapy, connection, patience, and faith, finding moments of light even amid sorrow.
By sharing my story, I hope to offer understanding, hope, and connection to others grieving the loss of a loved one, especially in the wake of suicide. No one should face this journey alone, and together, we can move through grief with more love than pain.
Certified Grief Educator (2021) and trained Co-Moderator for David Kessler’s Tender Hearts Program, Moderator for bereaved (child loss) parents, faith, afterlife, and suicide loss. Trained by the world-renowned grief expert himself. Member of David Kessler’s Grief Educator’s Alumni Circle.
Completed facilitator training for survivors of suicide support group. Facilitate in-person groups once a month.
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Completed 39 weeks of GriefShare program, a support group program that helps people deal with grief and loss based on faith.