Welcome
Hello, I’m Seneca Danyell—a Licensed Professional School Counselor, Certified Grief Educator, and passionate advocate for families who have faced the profound challenge of infant loss. With over 18 years of experience in education, I’ve dedicated my career to empowering students and families, guiding them to uncover their inner strength and resilience amidst life’s toughest trials. Through my work, I strive to support and uplift those navigating their own journeys, offering compassion and insight drawn from both professional expertise and personal experience.
My Story
In 2015, my life was forever changed by the sudden loss of my beloved 10-month-old daughter, Aliyah. This profound grief inspired me to channel my pain into a purpose-driven mission. In 2020, I established RiseTogether, LLC to offer resources, encouragement, and support to families navigating the heartache of losing a child or sibling.
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As part of my healing journey, I created a children's book, "Aliyah's Missing Teddy Bear!" along with a companion Positive Perspectives Activity Book. My goal was to craft a story filled with hope that resonates with young readers while offering a deeper message for adults through its text and vibrant illustrations. I sincerely hope that these books bring comfort and inspiration to you and your family.
"Aliyah's Missing Teddy Bear!" and The Positive Perspectives Activity Book for Children are dedicated to my daughter, Aliyah Danyell Bing.
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My latest release, "Finding the Light Within," is a journal designed to help individuals discover hope after experiencing loss. It serves as a resource for healing, reflection, self-care, and spiritual renewal.
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My core beliefs include:
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- Breaking the silence surrounding child loss is crucial.
- Building a supportive community empowers us through shared experiences.
- Loss affects the entire family, including siblings and grandparents.
- Positive affirmations can profoundly impact your personal journey.
- Recognizing that you are not alone is vital for healing and growth.
- Each person has a unique and valuable contribution to make in this world.
- True purpose emerges when we reflect on our pain and use those insights to help others.
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Thank you for joining me on this path of healing. Sending blessings from my family to yours.
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Healing is not a cure; no cure exists for grief.
Healing doesn't mean painless. The pain of grief never goes away.
Healing doesn't mean forgetting. A loved one will stay in your heart forever.
Healing means facing the future with acceptance, gratitude, and hope.
-Margaret Brownley
My Encourager Communities
My husband Carlos and I host The Counseling Couple Livestream Broadcast. We discuss the impacts of Mental Health and provide resources and support to our community. Check us out on Facebook or Youtube: Faith Ministries Church or faithministries.church/watch.
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Aliyah's Light
Aliyah's Light is a 501c3 nonprofit organization on a mission to break the silence of pregnancy and infant loss, and provide a safe space for the family unity to heal emotionally, mentally, and spiritually through education support and advocacy.
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I provide resources and support on behalf of Share A Light Central Ohio to families who have been touched by the tragic death of a baby through early pregnancy loss, stillbirth, or during the first few months of life.
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A Light of Hope
A Light of Hope is a program to fill the gap between the hospital and home by providing pregnancy and infant loss support for families who have been touched by the tragic death of their baby through pregnancy loss, stillbirth, or in the first few months of life.
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Our program is intentionally designed to support the emotional, physical, spiritual, and social healing of our Share A Light Central Ohio families, and caring community members.
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CelebrateOne
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2023 Infant Mortality Summit Panelist- click here to watch https://fb.watch/ih6cKNI3nF/
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Contact Me
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I love to hear from my readers and encouragers. If you are interested in:
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Booking me for a speaking engagement, book talk, or author visit
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Sharing your story in a 1:1 Heart Space session
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Need resources and support after pregnancy or infant loss
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Feel free to email me at hello@risetogetheronline.com. I look forward to hearing from you soon.