Navigating Through Change
Welcome, Seekers and Sojourners
This space is dedicated to honoring the journeys of those who have departed, celebrating the triumphs of liberation, and guiding the spirits—both human and animal—toward light. Whether you’re grieving, searching for meaning, or simply looking to find some peace, you’re welcome here.
Here, we honor those who have left us, both human and animal, and we celebrate moments of freedom and liberation wherever they happen. This site is a sanctuary where you can reflect, heal, and find inspiration to move forward.
As a Spirit Farer, I am here to walk beside you—whether you’re facing loss, seeking guidance, or yearning for a deeper connection to the earth and all its beings. May this space offer you comfort, inspire you to see the world with new eyes, and remind you that even in the darkest moments, there is light.
Welcome, and may you find what you seek.
Featured Content
Obituaries
In Loving Memory of the Ivory-Billed Woodpecker
In Loving Memory of the Yangtze Giant Softshell Turtle (Raefetus swinhoei)
Liberation Notice
The Klamath River
Grief & Healing
Navigating the Waters of Grief
Rituals: Impermanence
a spirit farer for collective liberation…
I'm Michelle Carrera, a death doula, a grief companion, and ordained Interfaith Animal Chaplain. I'm also queer, from Boriken and based in the Walkhill River watershed, unceded territory of the Lenape-Munsee people (rural Sussex County, NJ)
Learn about my offerings
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As a trained death doula, I provide holistic support throughout the dying process, offering emotional, physical, and spiritual care to individuals and their loved ones. I help create a death plan, facilitate legacy work, help coordinate arrangements, and serve as a source of strength and support to the dying and their loved ones throughout the end-of-life journey and beyond. Read more.
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Whether you're mourning the loss of a loved one, a beloved animal companion, a life transition, the heart-wrenching effects of capitalism and imperialism, or the devastation of environmental loss, I am here to walk alongside you, offering compassionate listening and support. Read more.
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As an animal chaplain I offer blessings, spiritual and ethical support, memorial planning, rituals, and practices related to the beyond-than-human world. Whether you seek solace in prayer, desire a customized ritual, or wish to commemorate a loved one's life, I am here to accompany you with compassion and reverence. Read more.
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I offer workshops and support groups tailored to the unique needs of LGBTQ+, people of the global majority, activists, advocates, caregivers, and those grieving the loss of animals or the impacts of climate change, or oppression due to capitalism and colonialism. These spaces provide opportunities for healing, connection, and collective action. Read more.
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As you explore this space, I invite you to dive deeper into the stories, reflections, and wisdom shared here. Whether you’re seeking guidance, comfort, or simply a moment of peace, there is something here for you.
If you feel called to connect further, I welcome you to sign up for updates, where you’ll receive heartfelt insights, stories of liberation, and resources for your journey. And if you’re in need of more personal support, I’m here to listen and guide you—book a session with me, and let’s walk this path together.
You are not alone. I see you. Let's explore this journey of healing and liberation, side by side.