On The Road to Healing Retreat

I am Denetra Smiley, Creator of Smiley Connections, LLC. I started this business two years ago, through my Facebook group, Parents That Have Lost a Child/Children Support Group. The group has 259 members to date, with members from all over the United States, including Canada. I, lost my child four years ago, at the age of twenty-eight and needed an outlet to relieve my grief, thus leading to creating this group to meet other parents going through the same hurt. I have met others in what I now call family. I truly love all my angel parents.

Because these angel parents need an outlet to find some peace, within their traumatic experience, I am planning our first retreat for the parents and their families, while connecting them with other families. I’m asking you to make a gift today that will ensure that the families have a great experience and memories, with the activities I have planned. I have a budget of $7,000 for art, social activities, food, and accommodation.

Your generosity will help with this process, of these parents, taking a step to heal after the loss of their child. It is the first step for some and it is the lasting memory I want them to experience. There will be interactive activities for the parents and their families to participate in while allowing them to meet other families that are experiencing the same loss.