Chapter 2
Movement

Hafa Adai Darlene, sending big hugs from Guam. I don't even know where to begin, I wanted to tell you how you have made such an impact on my life going through this journey of mine. Although I am a work in progress you haven't given up on me when so many times I wanted to. You stand by the promise you made to me as my grief coach. From the first time I reached out to you, you immediately responded and I knew that I wasn't going to have to face this grief of mine alone. You have given me the tools to work through my loss, reminded me to give myself grace, love myself enough to put me first.

— Marla Carbullido Castro

I was very lucky to have Darlene get in touch with me after I had reached out for help on a post. She private messaged me and was very respectful, caring and understanding. I readily agreed to a free session to see how it worked and boy I sure am glad I did. The investment in myself, learning to let go and look into the why of my grief, besides the obvious of my husband passing, was priceless. I would tell anyone thinking of working with Darlene on your self care and needing some relief in the turmoil of what we endure during our grief, I highly recommend her.

— Alfreda Nasby

Her compassionate approach and expertise in grief coaching have truly made a profound difference in my healing process. With Darlene's help, I have been able to navigate the complex emotions of grief, find ways to honor my wife's memory, and ultimately move towards a place of acceptance and peace. Thank you Sis! I will forever be grateful for what you did for me.

— Christopher Leon Guerrero

I think I was able to connect more with Darlene because she's from where I'm from so she's able to understand how grief in our culture unfortunately is not something that is discussed to its full extent. I'm grateful I reached out to her because I can tell she is very passionate about this work. She does such a great job at being a heart with ears and of course a grief specialist.

— One-on-One Support

I am so grateful that Darlene has chosen to do the work that she does. Work that I thought I could do by myself, just because I've always considered myself self-sufficient. But after almost 2 years of spinning my wheels even though I had good friends to talk to, I somehow found Darlene. What a difference working with her is making. Self care is many things. Completing unfinished business of grief with someone who knows how it works is self care of the highest order.

— Nancy Wick Nereson