Grief changes everything — but it doesn’t have to be faced alone. This blog was created to offer hope, understanding, and connection to anyone navigating loss. Here, we share personal stories, healing insights, and practical tools to support your grief journey.
Founded in memory of my daughter, BriAnna Rose Kruzel, Bri’s Lodge exists to provide compassionate grief support across Minnesota and beyond. Whether you’re seeking comfort, guidance, or simply a reminder that your feelings are valid, you belong here. Together, we’ll explore how love endures, how healing unfolds, and how we can find purpose — even in the midst of deep loss.
GRIEF THROUGH THE HOLIDAYS
by Natasha Orbeck O’Connor Finding Joy During the Holidays After Loss I’ve never felt an emotion quite like grief. It lingers throughout the year and feels heavier when the holidays come. I always find myself asking, “How am I supposed to be filled with joy when a piece of my heart is missing?” It’s been almost 9 years since my
Do Those Things That Give You Life
A Long Road Back It was a beautiful fall afternoon on that particular October Friday. And what began as Homecoming weekend with college-aged kids coming home, ended with a Home-going that no one saw coming. My nineteen-year-old daughter was gone. Gone as a result of a car accident. What was just another day filled with plans for a fun weekend,
Why I Started Bri’s Lodge: Turning Loss Into Love
After losing her daughter BriAnna, founder and Executive Director Tami Kruzel turned her grief into purpose by creating Bri’s Lodge—a place where no one has to grieve alone.