“My Life” by Yasmeen Bradley
Written in honor of her mom, Crystal Harris, Yasmeen says she wrote this to be more open about her loss.
“The House Flood of 2000” by Patrick Downing
“I feel like I am more of a twin now than I was when he was living.”
Submitted by Trevor’s brother
“The Grief Monster” by Terri
“Like a chameleon, always changing…”
Submitted by Valerie’s mom
“Would you buy this book for $9.99?” by C.C. Bartel
“But when her 26 year old boyfriend suddenly dies from an accidental overdose, she feels this overwhelming urge to channel her feelings into a creative outlet. And so begins her crochet journey…”
Submitted by Brett’s partner
“a haiku about missing you” by C.C. Bartel
“always with/without you”
Submitted by Brett’s partner
“It's my first Mother's Day since my son died. I'll spend it hugging strangers.” by Constance Garcia Barrio
“It’s as close as I’ll come to touching my son again.”
Submitted by Manuel’s mom
“Broken Crayons Still Color” by Lorraine Porter
“As I pick up those broken pieces of crayons I start to create new memories of the love I have for him”
Submitted by Dante’s mom
For more information about Philly HEALs, please contact our program manager:
Kaitlin Worden | kaitlin.worden@phila.gov
For more information about Philly HEALs creative arts programming, please contact:
Cadence Giles | cadence.giles@phila.gov