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How It All Began
The heart of Olivia’s Healing Paws: a journey of comfort and connection.
Olivia’s Healing Paws was born from a deep desire to provide comfort to those facing the sudden and overwhelming pain of loss. Inspired by the love and companionship I shared with my beloved Olivia, I wanted to extend that same warmth and support to others in their time of need.
We began by donating grief boxes to individuals experiencing sudden loss. Each box was thoughtfully designed to ensure that recipients had everything needed to create a meaningful moment of remembrance: a candle with space for a loved one’s name, a heat-resistant plate and matches, a Rainbow Bridge bracelet, a soothing heart stone, and a journal and pen.
Our journey continued at North Carolina’s Lake Lure, home to the symbolic Rainbow Bridge, where Guardian Grief bracelets were donated to veterinary offices to offer solace to people who had lost their pets.
Understanding that grief isn’t limited to pet loss, Olivia’s Healing Paws expanded to support people grieving human loved ones too. Specialized Guardian Grief bracelets were created as enduring reminders that love continues, even after loss, with bracelets also placed in hospital chapels for anyone seeking a reminder that they are not alone.
Olivia’s Healing Paws continues to grow, driven by a commitment to ensuring that everyone who faces loss finds a source of comfort and connection.
2025 update
Love became action
Since launching Bloom A New You and Olivia’s Healing Paws, we’ve poured our hearts into creating meaning through every bracelet and every act of giving. In a short time, we handcrafted more than 250 unique jewelry designs, donated more than 200 grief comfort boxes to families and veterinary clinics, and provided hundreds of bracelets to hospital chapels and mental health events.
Our work has reached people navigating sudden loss, mental health struggles, and complex life transitions—from fertility journeys to military service. Every donation and design is inspired by Olivia’s legacy and the belief that healing is possible when we feel seen, supported, and surrounded by care.
This is just the beginning—and we can’t do it alone.
Support our mission by purchasing a bracelet, sharing our story, or donating directly. Every action helps us bring more comfort, connection, and hope to those who need it most.