My Heart Broke, My Purpose Grew Clearer


Emily Racette Virtual Services

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My Heart Broke. My Purpose Grew Clearer: Why Taking The Long Way Is The Only Way To Heal

Sometimes your heart knows the exact direction it needs to go - you just have to listen. For a long time now, I’ve felt a growing and undeniable calling to dedicate a part of my work to grief and trauma support. This quiet truth, awaken through my own experience, has made one thing clear: My Heart Broke. My Purpose Grew Clearer.

I've always been someone who takes the long way around to my biggest realizations - and I'm learning that's a strength, not a flaw. Grief doesn't follow a straight line, and you should never let anyone shame you or make you feel like you have to do things on their timeline. You must honor your own pace, listen to your gut, and follow your heart, even when the path is winding and messy. My purpose is to be a guide who shares insight from the path I've walked, supporting others through life’s toughest experiences and reminding them that the broken path didn't ruin them; it equipped them. This deep commitment to authentic, non-linear growth is why my expertise as a Virtual Assistant is now being unified with my soul's calling as a Grief Mentor.

This alignment means I am officially transforming the Heart 2 Help Circle into the Heart 2 Help Grief & Trauma Support Community, serving everyone on a healing journey. This is my passion project, and I am dedicating my energy to making it a guide, a light, and an inspiration for those who are grieving. I truly believe that being broken doesn't mean you are without purpose or the ability to help others. More resources are coming soon - I plan on pulling together a wealth of offerings to support you deeply. In the meantime, you can join the Circle now for connection and support. You can also continue to follow along on my blog and find me on Instagram to track the journey.

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