Whether it was a childhood, starter, or “forever” home, houses come to represent hopes fulfilled while naturally harboring echoes of the heartbreaks inherent to being alive. Over the years, the walls and rooms become filled with both tangible and invisible souvenirs of moments and people that touched the lives of those who lived there.

So, when it comes time to move, the logistical processes of sorting belongings, packing, and meeting the need for a well staged house may be complicated by the emotions involved with letting go and moving on. For that reason, and others, it may be helpful to bring in aid and guidance, a Moving Doula who can help with the logistics, hold space for the emotions that arise, and create keepsakes and ceremony to honor the home and land being left behind.