What a Week. 💫🦋

Hi Friends,

After years of writing, reflecting, healing, and hoping, Reimagining Grief officially took flight this week. And what an incredible launch week it has been.

From sharing this message on the Today Show with my dear friend Jenna Bush Hager, to conversations on Fox News, features in Oprah Daily and People Magazine, I have been overwhelmed by the support and deeply grateful for every opportunity to bring this conversation about grief, healing, and hope into the world.

The week was made even more special by the beautiful in-person events and conversations. From our launch at 92nd Street Y with Norah O’Donnell to meaningful gatherings throughout the week, and ending with a heartfelt evening alongside Laura Lynne Jackson 🦋, I was reminded again and again that grief is something we move through together.

One of the greatest gifts of this book launch has been meeting so many of you hearing your stories, honoring the people you love, and witnessing the power of connection.

In the News 🦋

• People Magazine: Jenna Bush Hager Says Kate Doerge’s Book Reimagining Grief Helps Readers ‘Live Your Purpose’ Amid Loss

• Oprah Daily: How Kate Doerge Is Changing the Narrative on Grief

• Fox News Interview: Kate Doerge shares how to find purpose after unimaginable loss

• Today Show segment: Author Kate Doerge Opens up About Loss and Navigating Grief

Next Stop: California ☀️

This week, I’m headed to California for a series of conversations I’m incredibly excited about at Zibby’s Bookshop, a special conversation with Natasha Wagner 🦋, and a gathering at Godmothers. Each event will bring together women who have experienced loss and are choosing, every day, to move forward with courage, purpose, and love.

If you’re nearby, I hope you’ll join us.

Coming Home for Penny’s Birthday Weekend 🦋

And then, I’ll be coming home for one of the most meaningful weekends of the year—our annual Penny’s Flight Family Jamboree.

What began as a way to honor Penny has grown into a beautiful community committed to funding critical research, supporting families, and helping us move closer to a cure for NF. Every year, I am reminded that Penny’s wings continue to spread far beyond what we could have imagined.

Thank you to everyone who has supported Penny’s Flight and helped us shine a light on the urgent need to END NF.

A Small Favor ❤️

If Reimagining Grief has touched you, I would be so grateful if you would share it with a friend, gift it to someone who may need it, or leave a review on Amazon.

Those reviews matter more than most people realize. They help new readers discover the book and allow this message of hope, healing, and connection to reach the people who need it most.

Thank you for being part of this journey. Thank you for believing in this message. And thank you for continuing to spread your wings alongside me.

With gratitude,

Kate 🦋