Is it really free?
Yes. Sharing Hope is free of charge — and so is every other program we run. Kassy's Kause is an IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) educational organization (EIN 47-5530960) funded by donations and grants, not fees.
Who facilitates the group?
Susan Aguayo, our founder. Susan is Postpartum Support International's New Mexico Coordinator and a stakeholder in UNM Hospital's perinatal program. She founded Kassy's Kause after the loss of her daughter Kassy in 2015 — so the circle is held by someone who has carried this herself.
Is there a religious framing?
No. Sharing Hope is not faith-based. We welcome mothers of every spiritual tradition and of none. If faith is part of how you grieve, you are welcome to bring it into the circle; if it is not, the conversation will not require it of you.
Can I attend if my loss was years ago?
Yes — please come. We have members whose losses were last month and members whose losses were thirty years ago. Grief does not have a statute of limitations, and you do not have to justify being here.
Do partners or family members join?
Sharing Hope is held as a circle for mothers specifically — that intimacy is part of what makes it work. If you are a partner, parent, or friend looking for support, please reach out and we will connect you to resources that fit.
Is Spanish-language support available?
Sí. We offer bilingual intake and Spanish-language sessions on request — please let us know when you reach out so we can match you with the right session and facilitator.
What if I sign up and can't come that night?
That is okay. The group meets every month, year after year. Come when you can. You do not need to explain why a session is too hard, and no one will follow up to ask where you were.
