Our Mission

What Does Vilomah Mean?

Many people are familiar with the words widow and orphan—terms that describe the loss of a spouse or parent. Yet few realize there is also a word for a parent whose child has died.

That word is Vilomah.

Derived from a Sanskrit word meaning against the natural order, Vilomah reflects the profound reality that no parent expects to outlive their child. It names a journey that forever changes the heart and often leaves parents searching for language, understanding, and community.

At Vilomah, we recognize both the depth of that loss and the possibility of hope. While grief may become part of the story, it does not have to define the entire journey. Through courage, comfort, and connection, we seek to create space for healing, remembrance, and the strength to move forward one day at a time.

Why Vilomah Exists

The loss of my daughter, Cayla, forever changed my life.

In the days, months, and years that followed, I experienced firsthand the unique challenges of navigating child loss—the questions, the grief, the loneliness, and the search for hope in a world that suddenly felt different. While family, faith, and community sustained me, I also discovered how deeply bereaved parents need spaces where their experiences are understood and their stories can be shared without explanation.

Out of that journey, Vilomah was born.

Vilomah exists to provide courage, comfort, and connection for parents navigating the loss of a child. It is a place where grief is honored, hope is nurtured, and no one has to walk the journey alone. My prayer is that every parent who encounters this community will find support for today, strength for tomorrow, and the assurance that their story is not over.

What We Envision

We envision a world where no bereaved parent has to navigate child loss alone.

At Vilomah, we believe that grief deserves acknowledgment, healing deserves support, and hope deserves space to grow. We are committed to creating a compassionate community where parents can honor their children, share their stories, receive encouragement, and find strength for the journey ahead.

Through community, education, faith, and meaningful connection, we seek to help parents move from isolation to support, from silence to understanding, and from surviving to living forward with purpose.

What We Believe

At Vilomah, we believe that God is greater than our grief.

We believe that child loss is a unique journey—one that challenges the natural order of life and leaves parents carrying a grief that few can fully understand. Yet even in our deepest sorrow, God remains present, faithful, and able to carry us through.

We believe that every child’s life matters, every parent’s story deserves to be heard, and that hope, healing, courage, comfort, and connection remain possible.

Let’s Walk Together

Grief Coaching Sessions

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Meet Your Coach

Bishop Lisa M. Weah is a pastor, certified grief educator, and grief coach who understands the life-changing impact of loss through both professional training and personal experience. She is the founder of the Vilomah Village, where she walks alongside individuals on their journey toward healing, hope, and renewed purpose.

What We Offer

We offer spaces for connection, conversation, and support with others who understand the journey of child loss.
We offer a range of resources, tools, and conversations that help parents navigate grief, healing, and life after loss.
We offer spiritual encouragement rooted in the belief that God is greater than our grief and remains present throughout the journey.

Awareness about child loss and promoting greater understanding, compassion, and support for bereaved families.
We host gatherings, retreats, brunches, webinars, and other experiences designed to foster healing, remembrance, and connection.
We produce Vilomah Journey Podcast, video conversations, reflections, and stories that offer hope and encouragement.