Lisa Marie Presley Inspires Loss Awareness Day on September 29 – Honoring Love, Loss, and Healing – The Grief Warrior Shares the Story
On September 2, 2022, Lisa Marie Presley contacted me on Instagram. In that moment, something rare and profound unfolded—a connection born of shared loss and unspoken understanding. She didn’t just follow me; she embraced the vision of what would become Loss Awareness Day. This wasn’t simply about a petition or a campaign—it was about a shared mission to transform pain into purpose. It was a mission born from pain that alters the fabric of your being and demands to be transformed into something greater.
What moved me most about Lisa was her complete lack of ego. In a world where fame often creates distance, she showed up with humility and authenticity, offering her heart without pretense. I wasn’t surprised, though—when you vibrate at a high consciousness, you recognize your sisters. Lisa knew, and I knew she knew, the sacred weight of this walk—what it means to carry profound grief while the world watches, uninvited, from the edges of your pain. She understood how uncomfortable—even unpopular—it can be to talk about grief so openly. But she also understood something even greater: the undeniable strength and transformative power of spreading awareness.
Lisa and I connected instantly. It wasn’t only the shared cause that drew us close but the profound weight of grief we both carried. Lisa had lost her beloved son, Benjamin, to suicide—a loss so devastating it reverberated across the world. The death of her iconic father, Elvis Presley, had shaped her from a young age, instilling in her a raw and complex understanding of how loss threads through generations. She held her grief with a grace and authenticity that resonated deeply. Her vulnerability wasn’t performative; it was truth, unvarnished and powerful.
I know the depths of grief all too well. In 2005, I lost my son, Nicky, to bone cancer when he was just 18. That loss shattered me, but it was not the only one. I’ve also borne the weight of losing my parents and brother to suicide—a grief so layered it becomes indistinguishable from the air you breathe. And then there was the heartbreaking farewell to a cherished friend, a mother who poured her soul into the world. Through it all, I’ve clung to one mantra: Healing it Forward.
This philosophy became the foundation of my bond with Lisa. We understood the kind of grief that doesn’t just break you—it remakes you. It strips you down to your most vulnerable self and asks you to rebuild in ways you never imagined. Together, we envisioned a day to honor this experience for those navigating the labyrinth of loss to find connection, solidarity, and hope.
For Lisa, this mission wasn’t abstract. It was an extension of her love for Benjamin and her desire to help others feel less alone in their sorrow. Her intuitive spirit, resolve, and unwavering authenticity inspired me to go deeper into my pain—to use it as a force for change, not just for myself but others. Though profoundly isolating, she reminded me that grief can also be a bridge.
Loss Awareness Day is that bridge. It is more than a date on a calendar; it is a space where grief is no longer silent, pain finds expression, and healing becomes communal. It is a tribute to those we’ve loved and lost, a call to honor their memory by embracing our shared humanity.
Lisa Marie Presley was the spark that ignited this vision. Her legacy is more than her name; it is the light she shared through her courage and vulnerability. It reminds us that we can find meaning and connection even in our darkest hours.
Together, we are healing it forward, and in doing so, we carry her light with us.
On September 29th, we’re transforming our pain into purpose.
Why Loss Awareness Day?
Have you lost a loved one? Perhaps a cherished pet, the dream you once held dear, or even a sense of who you are? Loss isn’t always visible, but it changes us all. It leaves invisible wounds that linger in the quietest moments and shapes how we navigate the world.
Loss is universal, yet its weight is often carried in isolation. The end of a relationship, a life-changing setback, or the grief of unfulfilled dreams can leave us feeling unmoored, disconnected, and unseen. For adults and children alike, the mental health impacts of loss can be immense, creating trauma that is quietly carried out but rarely acknowledged.
How many of us hide our pain, believing that grief is something to be overcome rather than honored? How many of us silence our stories, fearing the world doesn’t want to hear them? It’s time to change that.
Healing begins when we stop running from our pain and instead make space to honor it. Loss Awareness Day is more than a date on the calendar; it’s a movement—a collective acknowledgment that grief deserves its place in the light. It’s a call to unite, share, and walk alongside one another in the healing journey.
Imagine a world where loss isn’t treated as a burden to be forgotten but as a part of life that connects us all. Imagine a community that validates your pain, supports your healing, and reminds you that you are not alone.
Loss Awareness Day is just the beginning. Together, we can voice our grief, transform our pain into purpose, and create a world where healing is possible and celebrated.
Sign the petition. Be part of the change. Let’s honor our losses, embrace our humanity, and heal together.
Spring is often celebrated as a season of renewal and rebirth. But what about fall? Fall invites us to embrace loss, find comfort in change, and see the beauty in letting go. It teaches us to move with our memories, pause, and reflect.
This is why September 29th was chosen with a deep intention to become Loss Awareness Day.
Angel Number 929 holds profound significance. It symbolizes new beginnings, transformation, and moving with change rather than resisting it. It embodies the journey of honoring what was while stepping forward into what can be.
But the meaning goes even deeper. In numerology, 9/29 is a date tied to infinity, representing the eternal flow of life, love, and connection. It reminds us that love transcends time and that loss does not sever our bonds but transforms them into something limitless and unbreakable.
On September 29, 2022, we embrace this eternal intention—a day marked by unconditional love and the infinite capacity to heal. This date isn’t just symbolic; it’s a call to honor life and loss cycles and move forward with courage and grace.
Let September 29th be a date to remember, a moment to pause, and a movement to transform our grief into love that knows no limits.
Numerology is one of the guiding tools I use to navigate my life with intention—whether planning retreats, writing my books, or setting goals on this shared journey. It resonates most deeply with those who believe in its power, and I share this perspective with confidence, knowing it can foster greater connection and purpose.
Lisa Marie, her father Elvis, and Austin Butler (who so poignantly portrayed Elvis) all share Life Path #9, “The Humanitarian.” This alignment brings us three Life Path 9s, each embodying compassion, selflessness, and service. But there’s more.
Lisa’s son Ben was 27 when he transitioned. 2 + 7 = 9.
Now, we see four 9s. 9 × 4 = 36, and 3 + 6 = 9 again—reaffirming the significance of this number.
September is Suicide Awareness Month, a significant time for me. My brother died by suicide, as did Lisa’s son Ben. This month carries the weight of our shared grief and the intention to bring healing and awareness to the world.
The September 29 date carries further meaning: 2 + 9 = 11, a master number representing “The Healer.” Lisa Marie, Elvis, and I share profound ties to this number. My father and I also share Life Path #11 with Lisa and Elvis, weaving our stories together in a destined way.
December 29, 2005, was the day my son, Nicky, transitioned from this world. The number 29 continues to weave through my life with a quiet yet profound presence—a constant reminder that even in the depths of loss, there lies a connection to purpose. It’s as if the universe speaks in symbols, guiding me to transform grief into something meaningful, to honor the love that endures beyond the veil.
Finally, three 11s—the Life Path number I share at the culmination of this journey—sum to 33, which was Nicky’s Life Path: “The Master Teacher.”
Every layer of this date, every thread of numerology, reflects not just loss but the infinite wisdom and connection we can draw from it. September 29 is more than a date. It symbolizes transformation, healing, and a path forward for all who carry the weight of loss. It is my purpose, and perhaps it will be yours, too.
There are moments in life when a connection feels destined, as though divinely orchestrated to remind us of something greater than ourselves. Lisa Marie Presley was one such force—a luminous presence, an incomparable wellspring of love, energy, and truth. She embodied a depth that many spend lifetimes yearning to touch.
Lisa’s love for her children was nothing short of sacred. She was a devoted mother whose life was intertwined with profound joy and unrelenting sorrow—a testament to the paradoxes of existence. Hers was a spirit that burned brightly, not in the superficial sense of fame, but in how she carried the weight of her grief and shared it with authenticity and grace.
Her life, though taken far too soon, reflected the divine interplay between fragility and strength. Lisa understood what few dare to articulate: that loss doesn’t diminish us—it transforms us, carving out spaces for connection, remembrance, and healing.
In her honor and in memory of all those we have loved and lost, I invite you to join me in signing the petition to establish September 29th as Loss Awareness Day. This is more than a date on the calendar; it is a reverent acknowledgment of the invisible threads that bind us to one another and those who have crossed the threshold of existence.
Lisa understood the power of honoring grief—how it moves through us, reshapes us, and ultimately invites us to love more deeply. This day is not just about loss; it’s about resilience, community, and the infinite nature of connection.
Let us make space for this sacred reflection. Together, let us transform grief into purpose and ensure that love continues to guide us forward in all its infinite forms.
Loss is a Part of the Human Experience. It’s Time to Make Space for It.
- 2.5 million people die in the U.S. annually, leaving ~12.5 million grieving family and friends.
- 1.5 million children in the U.S. lose one or both parents before they get to high school.
- 1.05 million people died in the U.S. alone from COVID-19.
Through it all, we move in silence. But Loss Awareness Day changes this. It gives our community a voice. It advocates for our needs. It’s not about “moving on” but making space for loss.
With 1 million signatures, we can get Loss Awareness Day on the calendar and begin our journeys toward change, healing, and community.
I appreciate your support,
Michele Bell, The Grief Warrior®
Healing begins with Awareness. The word GRIEF does not capture the depth of our feelings. Loss is breathless. Through it all, we move in silence. With Your Support, we can learn to Live After Loss.
