“Joy’s patience, sense of calm and her unique way of being has come from trial by fire. She has risen like the phoenix and has developed strong and loving wings to gently support and guide others through the alchemy that only traversing the depths of grief can provide. The best teachers and guides are those who go first and experience what was previously unknown. Through the unexpected and shocking death of her child Joy was forced to walk on a previously unknown path. As a consequence, and in honor of her Beloved, her late daughter, Joy has emerged into being one of the most creative, skillful grief guides I know”.