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When the Seasons Change and My Heart Remembers
When the seasons shift, grief stirs quietly within us. This gentle reflection honors love, change, and the beauty that remains.#
Athena Rayne Kostas
Nov 21 min read


Invisible Scars: What People Don’t See in Traumatic Grief
Grief isn’t always visible. Explore the silent scars of traumatic loss and how to honor, acknowledge, and gently heal them. 💙
Athena Rayne Kostas
Oct 162 min read


A Candle Loses Nothing by Lighting Another Candle
Kindness and love don’t fade when shared—they grow brighter. Even a flickering flame can light another. 🕯️
Discover the meaning behind the
Athena Rayne Kostas
Oct 51 min read


If My Spirit Were Painted in Colours…
If your soul were a canvas, what colors would life paint? Explore healing, identity & emotion through poetry and color.
Athena Rayne Kostas
Jul 282 min read


Writing as a Healing Tool in Grief
Writing gave me a voice when grief silenced everything else. Here’s how writing became a path to healing, one word at a time.
Athena Rayne Kostas
Jul 162 min read


When the World Feels Too Loud: Gentle Grounding for Grief and Anxiety
When grief overwhelms, grounding brings us back to the present—one breath, one step, one gentle moment at a time.
Athena Rayne Kostas
Jun 262 min read


Breathing Techniques for Kids: Calming Tools You Can Use Anytime
Big feelings need gentle tools. Simple breathing techniques can help kids feel calm, safe, and in control—one breath at a time.
Athena Rayne Kostas
Jun 162 min read


🌿 When the Calendar Hurts: Navigating Grief Anniversaries 🌿
Grief anniversaries hurt in ways time can’t soften. Today, I remember my son and all that still lives in love.
Athena Rayne Kostas
May 302 min read


Walking for Alan: Honoring Missing and Murdered Indigenous Men
Walked for my son. Walked for justice. Honoring Missing & Murdered Indigenous Men and Boys. We remember. We rise.
Athena Rayne Kostas
May 152 min read


Title: 25 Cars for 25 Years — Honoring Alan at the MOVA Remembrance Parade
Honoring my son Alan at MOVA’s 25 Cars for 25 Years remembrance parade. We remember. We speak their names.
Athena Rayne Kostas
May 121 min read


How Writing Vilomah Helped Me Grieve When Nothing Else Could
There are moments after a profound loss when language itself seems to fail. In the months after my son's death, there were long stretches...
Athena Rayne Kostas
Apr 282 min read


Grateful Beyond Words: The Impact of Your Reviews on Vilomah
I am filled with a deep sense of gratitude and humility as I share that Vilomah is starting to receive reviews. Each word, each...
Athena Rayne Kostas
Apr 153 min read


Creative Ways to Express Emotions When Words Feel Impossible Sometimes words aren’t enough—and that’s okay.
Grief is heavy. There are days when the pain is so raw, it feels impossible to explain, even to yourself. Talking might not come easily....
Athena Rayne Kostas
Apr 132 min read


Cyclic Sighing: A Simple Yet Powerful Tool for Coping with Traumatic Grief and PTSD
Grief is a storm that can consume everything in its path. When that grief comes from a tragic loss—especially a violent or unexpected...
Athena Rayne Kostas
Mar 272 min read


A Month of Love & Remembrance
Me & Alan March is a month of many emotions for me. It holds both a beginning and a continuation—one that I never expected to walk. This...
Athena Rayne Kostas
Mar 162 min read
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