Jamila Saminu: Turned Personal Loss Into a Mission to Help Mothers Heal

For many mothers, the day does not stop when grief arrives. Children still need attention, households still need managing, and responsibilities continue to demand their presence. Behind that familiar routine, however, a mother may be carrying a loss that has changed how she experiences the world. She may continue to work, care for others, and meet expectations while struggling to find space for her own emotions. Recognizing this often overlooked experience, Jamila Saminu founded The Griefy Mama Club, a space designed for mothers who want to feel supported without being told to forget, move on, or hide their grief.

As a grief support mentor, certified hypnotherapist, and founder, Saminu brings together professional knowledge and personal understanding. She is also a mother who has experienced the loss of a child. That experience shaped her perspective on what grieving mothers need and inspired her to develop a support community that acknowledges the emotional complexity of motherhood after loss.

Her message is straightforward: grief does not have to disappear for a mother to rediscover herself. Healing can happen while love remains.

The Griefy Mama Club Begins With a Story of Lived Experience

Saminu's work is rooted in a personal journey that goes beyond professional qualifications. Having experienced the loss of her child, she understands that grief can affect a mother's sense of identity, daily routines, relationships, and emotional well being.

Rather than treating this experience as a story defined by sadness, she has chosen to make it the foundation of a meaningful mission. The Griefy Mama Club exists to give mothers a place where they can acknowledge their experiences without feeling pressured to maintain an image of constant strength.

“My experience can’t be faked or certified, I’ve lived it,” Saminu explains.

This lived understanding is central to the relationship she hopes to build with her clients. Grieving mothers do not always need another reminder to stay positive or remain strong. Sometimes, they need someone who understands why ordinary activities can feel difficult and why certain memories or experiences can bring emotions back unexpectedly.

Saminu wants women to feel that they do not have to explain every part of their grief before receiving compassion. Her approach recognizes that each mother's experience is personal and deserves to be treated with sensitivity.

The philosophy is reflected in one of the brand's central messages: “Your grief is valid. Your love is eternal. Your healing matters.”

Exploring Healing Beyond Conversation

One of the distinguishing elements of The Griefy Mama Club is its emphasis on approaches that extend beyond traditional conversation based support.

Talking can help people express emotions and make sense of difficult experiences. However, Saminu believes some mothers may also benefit from practices that encourage relaxation, self awareness, and deeper emotional exploration.

Her approach incorporates private hypnotherapy, guided subconscious focused practices, guided meditations, sound therapy, and high touch coaching. These services are designed to provide different ways for women to engage with their personal healing journeys.

“Grief doesn’t just live in your mind. It lives in your body, in your breath, in your sleep. That’s where I help women heal,” she says.

This perspective recognizes that grief can influence more than a person's thoughts. It may affect sleep patterns, concentration, emotional responses, and the ability to feel comfortable in familiar situations. For mothers who continue managing demanding responsibilities, finding time to acknowledge these experiences can be especially challenging.

Through private support, Saminu aims to give clients an opportunity to explore their emotions in a more personal setting. Her work also emphasizes that no two mothers should be expected to follow the same process or timeline.

The intention is not to present hypnotherapy or other practices as a universal solution. Instead, The Griefy Mama Club offers an additional avenue for mothers who want to explore different forms of support alongside other appropriate resources.

A Different Kind of Support for Mothers Who Carry Everything

The Griefy Mama Club is particularly interested in supporting mothers who are accustomed to being the dependable person in their families and communities.

These women may be professionals, entrepreneurs, caregivers, or mothers who manage multiple responsibilities. Others may simply have become accustomed to putting their needs aside because someone else always requires their attention.

Although they may appear capable and composed, that does not mean they are not struggling privately.

Saminu believes that mothers deserve a space where they can temporarily put aside the expectations placed upon them. They should not have to demonstrate strength to deserve care, nor should they feel guilty about needing support.

“In my world, you don’t have to be strong. You get to be held.”

This principle shapes both the private coaching experience and the sisterhood that The Griefy Mama Club seeks to cultivate. The community recognizes the importance of connecting with people who understand the challenges of grieving while continuing to navigate motherhood.

Such connections can help reduce feelings of isolation. They also create opportunities for women to share experiences without feeling that their emotions need to be minimized or explained away.

For Saminu, the goal is to make support feel welcoming rather than intimidating. Mothers should be able to arrive as they are, with whatever emotions they carry, and explore what healing might mean in their own lives.

Transforming Personal Loss Into a Purposeful Mission

Building The Griefy Mama Club represents an important part of Saminu's journey from personal experience to professional purpose.

She has combined her background in grief mentoring and hypnotherapy with an understanding of the challenges that can follow the loss of a child. This combination informs the way she approaches her clients and the type of environment she wants to create.

Her philosophy challenges the idea that healing requires someone to leave their love or memories behind.

“Everyone else teaches grieving mothers to talk about grief. I teach them to heal it, without letting go of their love.”

For Saminu, transformation does not mean becoming the person someone was before a loss. It means finding ways to live with greater self understanding, allowing space for difficult emotions, and gradually reconnecting with parts of life that may have felt distant.

She also recognizes that progress can take different forms. A mother may begin by allowing herself to rest, asking for support, or acknowledging an emotion she has kept private. Another may want to explore guided practices or receive individualized coaching.

The Griefy Mama Club makes room for these different experiences rather than imposing a single definition of recovery.

“My clients don’t come to me for coping. They come to me for transformation,” Saminu says.

Her vision is to help women recognize that they remain worthy of attention and care, even when their lives have been profoundly changed by loss.

Creating a Community Where Mothers Can Come as They Are

At its heart, The Griefy Mama Club is about more than providing services. It is about changing how grieving mothers are welcomed into conversations about healing.

Saminu wants women to understand that they can continue loving their children, honoring their memories, and building meaningful lives. They do not need to choose between remembering and moving forward.

The brand's approach brings together personal coaching, hypnotherapy, guided meditation, sound therapy, and community connection. Each element reflects the same underlying principle: mothers deserve support that respects their individual experiences.

This message is particularly meaningful for women who have spent years caring for others while finding little opportunity to receive care themselves.

“You don’t have to grieve alone. And you don’t have to heal alone either.”

Through The Griefy Mama Club, Saminu is building a space where that message can become more than comforting words. It can serve as the beginning of a different relationship with grief, one that allows room for vulnerability, personal growth, and lasting love.

Discover The Griefy Mama Club

Mothers interested in learning more about Jamila Saminu's approach to grief support can explore The Griefy Mama Club through its official website at thegriefymama.club.

The community also shares updates and information through Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.

Saminu's work carries a message that deserves greater recognition: grieving mothers do not need to prove their strength, suppress their emotions, or abandon their memories to experience meaningful change. They deserve the opportunity to be understood, supported, and cared for.