For every heart that still carries someone.
Grief is hard to talk about.
It’s awkward, uncertain, and often quiet.
We don’t want to make things heavy.
Others don’t want to make things worse.
The Grief Heart helps open that space.
It shows the crack we carry.
The piece we’ve lost.
And the flowers that bloom
when we’re given room to remember.
It’s a simple way to say:
I’m open to talking. I welcome the remembering.
About the Grief Heart Symbol
When someone we love dies, something in us shatters. We don’t just feel broken, we are broken. The Grief Heart was created to show that truth without apology.
The shape is familiar: a heart, cracked down the center. But it’s not smooth or symmetrical. It’s made of uneven pieces, like stained glass or stone, because grief isn’t clean or easy. It breaks us in real and lasting ways.
One piece is missing entirely. That deep blue space represents the hole left behind. It’s not something we fill or fix. It’s something we carry. And yet, in the space between the broken parts, something beautiful begins to grow.
The flowers rising from the crack show what can happen when we speak. When we say their name, share a memory, laugh at something they used to say, or let someone into their story, something soft and full of life blooms in us again.
Talking about them doesn’t erase the pain, but it brings warmth into the cold. It lets the love that still exists take root in the present.
This symbol doesn’t try to fix grief or rush it away. It simply says:
I am grieving.
I love someone who isn’t here.
And it helps to talk about them.
The Grief Heart is a quiet invitation. A way to let the world know you’re carrying someone, and that if someone asks, you might just want to share a bit of who they were.
Because in that telling, something beautiful always grows.
How did this start?
After losing my daughter Jess, my heart broke. This is what bloomed.
#WearYourHeartWednesday
Bringing grief out of the shadows, together.
The Grief Heart Blog
Real talk about grief—the hard and the hopeful.
Grief Heart Resources
- Shop Pins, Stickers & Downloads – Wear or share the Grief Heart to spark conversation and honor your person.
- Tips for Grievers & Supporters – Gentle ideas for starting and continuing meaningful conversations.
- Free Resources – Printable hearts, conversation starters, and guides for remembering.
- Stories & Inspiration – Real experiences from people who carry someone they love.
#WearYourHeartWednesday is our weekly way to make grief visible and love unforgettable. Each Wednesday, post a heart—on your shirt, in your hand, or as an image—and tell us who you’re carrying. Say their name. Share their story. Or just show the heart and let it speak for you. Together, we can make grief feel less lonely. 💙
“Wear It. Share It. Start the Conversation”
The Grief Heart Blog
A space for honest stories, gentle reflections, and small reminders that love doesn’t end when someone is gone. Here, we talk openly about grief—the messy, the beautiful, and everything in between. Whether you’re carrying your own loss or supporting someone who is, you’ll find words to help you feel less alone and more connected.
Grief Heart Project 