Sad Queers Grief Circle | Virtual in Partnership with the SGV LGBTQ Center

Join Jen Venegas, spiritual activist, grief worker and death doula, in partnership with the San Gabriel Valley LGBTQ Center, for a monthly virtual grief circle dedicated to queer individuals. This safe and supportive space offers a chance to share experiences, find solace, and connect with others who understand the unique challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community in times of loss. Whether you’re grieving a loved one, a relationship, or another significant change, our circle welcomes you to express your emotions freely and find comfort among peers.

All types of grief are welcome to be shared - the Sad Queers Grief Circles are not limited to traditional concepts of "death." Moreover, these are not  workshops to learn about grief and loss, nor are they meant to do anything more than create a container for grief and loss to be expressed in community. Your facilitator will not be in an educational role, but rather in a death doula role, honoring all expressions of grief without judgement or the urge to "fix" any attendees. Holding grief, of any type, for any amount of time, is not necessarily a problem, nor will it be pathologized in this space.

These are every 2nd Wednesdays of the month from 7:00-9:00pm PT online via Zoom. Anyone can join! 

Scroll down to the bottom for the RSVP link.

What to Expect:

• A group of people sharing about grief and loss on Zoom
• Individual experiences being listened to and honored without judgement or advice given
• Confidentiality around what is expressed within the grief circle

About Your Facilitator: Jen Venegas, founder of Abeja Rise and trained end-of-life doula, is honored to facilitate a monthly series of Grief Circles at CASA Pitzer in Ontario, CA. We will be creating a space together to honor and share grief and loss all while enjoying a meal together. Jen is a spiritual activist, horticulturalist and death doula. If you are interested in booking a call to discuss end of life services offered by Jen, please schedule your free call here. To learn more about Jen and their practice, please visit the "about" page here. You can follow Abeja Rise on Instagram and Substack.

About the San Gabriel Valley LGBTQ Center: The San Gabriel Valley LGBTQ Center is a California Non-Profit Corporation, 501(c)(3), founded in 2011.  Their mission is to promote a safe and inclusive San Gabriel Valley for people of all orientations and gender identities. You can see the San Gabriel Valley LGBTQ Center's progamming here. You can follow the San Gabriel Valley LGBTQ Center on Instagram, Facebook and X. 

For any additional access needs, any questions, or concerns, please email abejarise@gmail.com

Important Notes:

• Attending this Grief Circle means you are in agreement with the San Gabriel Valley LGBTQ Program Policy
• Attending this Grief Circle means you are in agreement with the Abeja Rise Grief Circle Agreements

If you have any questions, please email me at abejarise@gmail.com

Thank you! See you there! 💫

RVSP HERE: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0vduquqDIiGNRJUhUn7v59Au-3A5ptUfD7