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The Mourning Ladies


A few months back I started making these ladies that I came to call the 
Mourning Ladies. The Grandmothers - the Mothers - Sisters - Aunts.......the
wise, strong women that are steadfast against all odds.

I had no idea what I was doing, but working, shaping and kneading
the air dry clay seemed to be helping me work through the
grieving process.  Sometimes I would spend hours
working with the clay, other times an hour here or
there - a respite for my worrying brain.

They each took on their own unique personality, little
did I know I was actually doing a form of art
therapy!  The process of adding trinkets is always
fun.  Pictured above our first lady holds a smoky quartz,
helping to keep her grounded.  The middle lady has
gathered precious wishing stones.  The third gathers
various crystals.

I stumbled upon the work of Barb Kobe and
The Healing Doll Way..........I was in tears, this
art therapy expression really spoke to my heart.


Ironically I was literally carving my way back to me. I
think we tend to lose ourselves as caregivers, giving
so much or our energy to our loved ones who
are suffering. 


Take care of you!