Posted by Heather Ella Rise on January 23, 2026 Dear friends, supporters, and kind souls around the world, Today, I'm not okay. The grief that comes from losing my baby, Kali, crashes over me like waves I can't escape. It's so heavy, so all-consuming, that functioning feels impossible. Simple tasks slip away, and the world blurs through tears. I miss her every breath, her laughter, her light, my 11-year-old girl who deserved so much more. I'm crying out for strong prayers. Pl