"Finding your way through grief is hard, you may feel isolated and alone, it helps to have someone to talk to who understands this process. I walked alone for a long time, stuffed my feelings and ignored my pain. It came out anyway, in unexpected and hurtful ways. I finally realized with the help of family, friends and great mentors, the only way to heal was to feel the pain, express it, and turn it into purpose. I am forever grateful to those who have walked beside me and continue to do so in this healing journey." ~ Mari Riedlinger, 360grief@gmail.com
I am a wife, mother of 5, and grandmother of 4. I am also legally blind and know the pain of loss in a disability. I have been an office manager, a pre-school teacher and currently a caregiver to my 94 year old mother. My husband and I have been married since 1995 and we live in Everett, WA.
I have had several traumas and losses in my life. My father passed away due to illness when I was 14. I lost most of my eyesight and the ability to drive and the independence that goes with that in 2006. In early 2017 my brother passed away and 3 months later, the most traumatic loss was the death of my 20 yr old son Trevor, on May 20, 2017, to a drug overdose.
After the loss of Trevor, I was lost for a while but found hope and healing in different therapy modalities. I learned that the only way to heal the pain was to feel the pain. I also embraced my spirituality and sought healing from many different places. I became a Certified Biblical Counselor in 2023 and then went on to pursue a Grief Educator Cerification from David Kessler.
My life is now dedicated to helping others with losses, especially bereaved parents and those with disabilites. I have training in Healing Timeline Therapy, Pyschodrama, and am pursuing NLP training.
I offer one on one sessions via Zoom. If you are ready to start your healing journey, I would love to help. You can reach me via social media or email on the icons above.