bringing my vision to life after losing my my mom✨

Hi, my name is Kendra.

I’m building something a little different. A mobile healing and reset space on wheels.

After losing my mom in 2024, I drifted through 2025 on autopilot, carrying grief quietly and feeling disconnected from everything familiar. During that time, the bus sat in storage as I lost interest in everything I once felt excited about. Grief does that. It pauses dreams until the heart is ready again.

Before my mom passed, she knew I was creating something different. She believed in my vision and in me, even before it fully existed. Unfortunately, she won’t be here to physically see it finished, but this project carries her spirit, her encouragement, and the love she poured into me.

Now, I’m finally ready to finish what I started.

The bus is being designed as a calm, intentional space for people to reset, breathe, reflect, and reconnect with themselves. A place for journaling, conversations, soft music, creativity, and moments of peace away from the noise of everyday life. It was born out of a real need for rest and healing, and it’s meant to be shared.

Right now, the bus is functional, but the final step is wrapping it. The wrap matters because it protects the vehicle, helps the space feel welcoming and intentional, allows it to be recognized as a place of care and creativity, and helps me confidently open it to the community.

If you’d like to help by donating, I would really appreciate it thank you

The link is in my bio

#healing #renovation #renovate #fundraiser #businesswomen

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... Read moreLosing someone so close really puts life in perspective and reshapes our priorities. When I first encountered Kendra’s story, I was deeply moved by how she translated her grief into creating a tangible refuge for healing. From my own experience, I know that grief can leave you feeling detached and drained, making it hard to pursue your dreams. What stands out is how Kendra’s project, the Soft Reset bus, embodies both the pause grief demands and the hope for renewal. Building a mobile healing and reset space is such a thoughtful idea. The concept of having a calm sanctuary on wheels — where people can breathe deeply, journal, and reconnect with themselves away from everyday noise — addresses something many of us silently crave. I’ve spent time in quiet spaces that encouraged reflection, and the impact on mental health was profound. Something like this bus could create that same sense of peace and grounding for many more. The design and intention behind the bus, including soft music, conversations, and creative moments, go beyond a physical shelter: it’s a vessel for emotional restoration. The wrapping stage Kendra mentions is crucial too—it not only protects the bus but visually communicates its purpose as a welcoming place of care and creativity, which is so important to help people feel safe and invited. Seeing this journey reminds me how grief can pause us, but also how channeling that pause into something positive can be empowering. The fact that Kendra’s mom believed in this vision beforehand adds a deeply personal and spiritual dimension. Whether you’re facing loss, seeking restoration, or simply need a quiet space to reset, initiatives like the Soft Reset bus offer meaningful healing opportunities. If you have the chance to support or experience such healing spaces, I encourage you to do so—it’s not just about a physical place but about nurturing our emotional and mental well-being in intentional, compassionate ways.

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