From the founder:

Jill Batiansila

I’m Jill Batiansila. I’m the founder of Together We Heal Community. I would never have guessed I’d be doing this as my life’s purpose. All my life I had a “death complex”. I couldn’t talk about it, think about it or plan for it. When I was a toddler, my biological father died in a plane crash. My mother was just 24 years old. The loss of my father was and always will be part of my identity. When I was young, I felt different. But also, I felt scared. I was scared about death and who would be next. I had and still occasionally have irrational fears about my loved ones dying. I refused to think about the possibility…but the reality is, death is part of life.

God set it on my heart to start this organization about 5 years ago, and it has transformed my life. He said, “Now you’re going to use your pain for a purpose”. I didn’t know what that really entailed, and that’s probably a good thing, because this is hard. But it’s the most fulfilling feeling to know I’m helping just one person.

I could have never imagined all the people who have come to be a part of TWHC. I am blessed every day to be able to serve in this capacity with them, for a community of grievers. 

You see, God weaved all my life experiences together to bring me here, to this very spot. For the very big purpose of serving others.

Today, we have a team of hard-working, devoted volunteers who help me grow flowers to give away each year. We have a nonprofit that provides resources and support for grievers. We have workshops that provide unique opportunities to access our deep emotions and work toward healing. We are building new connections every day to bring more resources for you.