Grief support for life after loss
Don’t “get over” grief. Grow alongside it.
I'm Shelby Forsythia, a grief guide offering online coaching, blog articles, podcast episodes, books, and resources to help you rebuild after devastating loss—whether you're grieving a death, a divorce, a diagnosis, or another major life transition.
Grief support for wherever you are right now
Explore tools, conversations, and community for life after loss:
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Hi there. I'm Shelby Forsythia. 💚
A grief coach helping you rebuild life after devastating loss
When I lost my mom at 21, I quickly learned that grief doesn't follow a neat set of stages—and it definitely doesn't end after the funeral.
I started writing and speaking about what I was going through, and over time I developed the GRIEF Method: a compassionate, practical framework for moving forward without "moving on."
Today I help grieving people get unstuck, release emotional pain and the pressure to "get grief right," and build lives they love from the lives loss forced them to live—whether they're grieving a death, a divorce, a diagnosis, or any life-changing loss.
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Free grief support for life after loss
Three easy ways to start growing through grief today—no cost, no commitment:
Not sure what to say to someone who's grieving?
Of Course I'm Here Right Now is the grief support book for friends, family, and professionals who want to show up for someone they care about—but don't know where to start.
Filled with practical language, honest guidance, and heartfelt tools for supporting a grieving person through loss—plus guidance for grievers learning to support themselves.
Ready to go deeper?
Get structured grief support inside Life After Loss Academy.
Life After Loss Academy is my signature online grief coaching program and community—a structured, supportive space for grievers ready to stop feeling stuck and start moving forward.
Inside you'll find the GRIEF Method: my compassionate, practical framework for growing through grief at your own pace, alongside a community of people who truly understand what you're carrying. No matter your type of loss or how long it’s been, your grief is welcome.
Life After Loss Academy includes weekly coaching, supportive community, and my proven GRIEF Method framework.
It’s all of my best grief support tools and resources all in one place.
“Shelby is warm, wise, and compassionate… A lifeline in the darkest part of my life.”
— Apple Podcasts Review
Grief Grower: A free weekly podcast for life after loss
Get practical tools and honest guidance for navigating life after death, divorce, diagnosis, and other major life transitions.
Through solo episodes and heartfelt conversations with grief experts, you'll find new ways to tend to your grief, reclaim hope, and grow through loss—not past it.
New episodes every Thursday.
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Client Stories:
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I was a mess after my adult child's suicide. I had completely shut myself off from everyone—my family, friends, and community. Shelby listened with compassion and empathy. Working with her is a life-changing experience where you learn about yourself better and learn to live with grief as a friend.
- Lori B., Virginia, U.S.
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By the end of our time together, I wasn't so consumed by my grief and did not feel broken. Shelby helped me normalize what felt insurmountable and lonely, and helped me find balance and relief.
- Karen M., Australia
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With so many unknowns in 2020, working with Shelby provided stability. I’ve taken my power back in so many facets. Grief is a part of who I am. Acknowledging and welcoming all aspects of grief into my life have made me more comfortable with vulnerability, accepting who I am now, and who I am becoming.
- Julia, Illinois, U.S.
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Shelby met me right where I was: rock bottom. She helped me get back in touch with myself, trust my intuition, and remain vulnerable instead of building a wall around my heart. She helped me navigate a really hard experience and come back to life.
- Lyn, Germany
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I feel like something important has shifted in me to allow me to live with grief in a more honest and positive way that I really didn't think was possible before.
- Chris, California, U.S.
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The exercises prompted me to examine the depth of my grief and embrace what it was trying to show me. I see grief differently now—not as my enemy but as my friend. Thank you Shelby for giving me permission to grieve. It's been a sacred and holy journey for me, one that has helped put this broken heart back together.
- Tammy, Texas, U.S.
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Shelby’s intuition and wisdom gave me the ability to put things into perspective, leading me on a path of reorientation. I was able to shift my expectations which in turn helped me navigate a very difficult loss. She created a safe place from which I could regroup and move forward!
- G. Walkling, Canada
