# Two Daughters Foundation

> Two Daughters Foundation is a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) non-profit that runs free peer grief support groups for young adults (ages 18 to 39) who have lost a parent or whose parent is living with serious illness. Founded by two sisters after losing their mother to cancer, the foundation focuses on peer connection, sibling and family support, and community for young adult grief.

## Who we serve

- Young adults ages 18 to 39 who have lost a parent or parental figure
- Young adults whose parent is currently receiving care for a serious illness
- Siblings grieving the same parent (welcome to attend together)

## Programs

- Monthly peer grief support groups (online, with occasional in-person activities) facilitated by people with lived experience
- Regional groups in Northern California, Oregon, and the Washington D.C. metro area
- Virtual support group for young adults navigating parental illness (waitlist)
- A nationwide grief support resource locator (hospice care, bereavement centers, peer groups)

## Key pages

- [Home](https://www.twodaughtersfoundation.org)
- [About and team](https://www.twodaughtersfoundation.org/about)
- [Find a peer grief support group](https://www.twodaughtersfoundation.org/support)
- [Stories and resources blog](https://www.twodaughtersfoundation.org/blog)
- [Donate](https://www.twodaughtersfoundation.org/donate)

## Regional support groups

- [Sacramento & Bay Area Grief Support](https://www.twodaughtersfoundation.org/support/sacramento): Free peer grief support for young adults (18-39) in Sacramento and the Bay Area grieving the loss of a parent, run by Two Daughters Foundation.
- [Portland & Oregon Grief Support](https://www.twodaughtersfoundation.org/support/portland): Free peer grief support for young adults (18-39) in Portland and across Oregon grieving the loss of a parent, run by Two Daughters Foundation.
- [Washington, D.C. Grief Support](https://www.twodaughtersfoundation.org/support/washington-dc): Free peer grief support for young adults (18-39) in the Washington, D.C. area grieving the loss of a parent, run by Two Daughters Foundation.

## Blog posts

- [Planning A Wedding Without A Parent](https://www.twodaughtersfoundation.org/blog/planning-a-wedding-without-a-parent): Two Daughters Foundation's President, Gillian Sawyer, shares her own experience with planning a wedding without her father.
- [When Loss Makes You Feel Anxious](https://www.twodaughtersfoundation.org/blog/when-loss-makes-you-feel-anxious): Therapist Shirvin Lee describes how anxiety can manifest alongside grief and provides some tools for self-reflection to help you focus on what you feel and what you need.
- [Disenfranchised Grief: Substance Abuse and Stigma](https://www.twodaughtersfoundation.org/blog/disenfranchised-grief-substance-abuse-and-stigma): Substance abuse and deaths related to substance use are highly stigmatized. Why is that, and how does it affect those grieving a drug-related death?
- [The Unique Challenges of Grief in Young Adulthood](https://www.twodaughtersfoundation.org/blog/the-unique-challenges-of-grief-in-young-adulthood): What makes grief in young adulthood different from other phases of life, and what are the benefits of providing grief support resources tailored to young adults?
- [Navigating Grief During the Holidays](https://www.twodaughtersfoundation.org/blog/navigating-grief-during-the-holidays): Tips on how to manage grief during the holiday season, from experts and other young adults that have lost a loved one.
- [A Few Tips for Coping When You've Just Lost a Parent](https://www.twodaughtersfoundation.org/blog/a-few-tips-for-coping-when-youve-just-lost-a-parent): Shannon shares a few things that helped her cope in the weeks and months after her mom passed away.
- [Survey: Help Us Chart a Path Forward!](https://www.twodaughtersfoundation.org/blog/survey-help-us-chart-a-path-forward): In less than 2 minutes, you can help answer some of the most important questions we have as we build our audience and maximize our positive impact.
- [Science in Summary : Unconscious Avoidance](https://www.twodaughtersfoundation.org/blog/science-in-summary-unconscious-avoidance): Breaking down recent research on the role our unconscious mind plays in shielding us from thoughts about loss.
- [Self Care : Yoga for Mental Health](https://www.twodaughtersfoundation.org/blog/self-care-yoga-for-mental-health): A summary of the physical and mental health benefits of the ancient practice of yoga, plus a few poses to start out with.
- [Ovarian Cancer : Trust Your Instincts](https://www.twodaughtersfoundation.org/blog/ovarian-cancer-trust-your-instincts): Our mother's story of diagnosis, and the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer we should all be aware of.
- [Welcome to the Very Beginning](https://www.twodaughtersfoundation.org/blog/welcome-to-the-very-beginning): Founder Shannon's experience facing her mother's illness and passing. What inspired her to create Two Daughters and her vision for its future.

## Facts often asked

- All peer grief support groups are free.
- Groups meet online once a month for one hour.
- Groups are facilitated by people with lived experience of parental loss, not clinicians.
- Two Daughters Foundation does not provide therapy or crisis services. People in crisis should contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

## Full content

- [llms-full.txt](https://www.twodaughtersfoundation.org/llms-full.txt): full text of key pages and all blog posts in markdown

## Contact

- General inquiries: info@twodaughtersfoundation.org
- Volunteer inquiries: volunteer@twodaughtersfoundation.org