Fallen Petals

Support, understanding, and connection when you need it most.

“Your grief is real. Your love endures. And together, we find comfort in community.”

-Juanda Dabbs Founder & Director

A Community of Support

Losing a child changes everything.

Fallen Petals is a gentle, supportive community for families who have experienced loss at any stage. Through gatherings in Westchester and Putnam Counties, as well as a private online space, families are invited to share, remember, and connect with others who understand.

This is a non-clinical, peer support community offering comfort, connection, and care at your own pace. If additional support is needed, we can help guide you to trusted resources.

Created in loving memory of

Emily B & Greyson J

If you ever feel unsafe or in crisis, please call 911 or the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988. In New York State, NY Project Hope is available at 1-844-863-9314.

You don’t have to go through it alone.

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Support Gatherings

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Westchester County

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Fallen Petals

Volunteer & Community Support

Fallen Petals is a peer-to-peer support community for families experiencing loss. This is a non-clinical space rooted in shared experience, compassion, and respect.

Participation is voluntary, and all individuals are encouraged to engage at their own comfort level. Blooming Petals Inc. does not provide medical or therapeutic services, and volunteers are not acting as licensed professionals.

We ask that all participants honor confidentiality and approach this space with care and understanding.

Fallen Petals does not accept donations or charitable contributions.

If you would like to volunteer, please complete the form to connect with us.

If you are in crisis, please call 911 or 988. NY Project Hope: 1-844-863-9314.

“In our arms for a moment, in our hearts forever.”
— Fallen Petals
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Greyson J

Emily Blanca

Frequently Asked Questions

Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime. When you’re ready.

  • No, Fallen Petals is not a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. At this time, we do not accept donations.

  • No, Fallen Petals is a peer-to-peer support group. We do not provide medical, clinical, or therapeutic services. However, we can offer referrals to licensed professionals and resources, which may involve fees or be covered by insurance.

  • There are no formal NDAs or HIPAA agreements in place. We ask all guests to respectfully honor one another’s stories, privacy, and grief by keeping what is shared within the group confidential.

  • Fallen Petals is a safe and supportive space for individuals and families who have experienced the loss of a child at any stage. All are welcome, and we strive to create an environment of understanding, compassion, and shared experience.

  • Each gathering offers a gentle, judgment-free space where participants can share, listen, or simply be present. There is never any pressure to speak. Our hope is to provide comfort, connection, and the reassurance that no one has to walk this journey alone