To Grieve or Not to Grieve: Dr. Kameika Sheds Light on the Power of Acknowledging One’s Emotions
Grief is often misconstrued as an unpleasant feeling. Some strive to alleviate themselves from the pain by being in denial, but it has not been proven helpful. As a matter of fact, those who skip the process of grieving tend to find themselves going back to the struggle of growing out of the misery. While pain is felt differently by different people, Dr. Kameika shares that true strength lies in allowing oneself to feel the extent of one’s grief. She believes that for one to become happy and fulfilled in life, they must acknowledge what hurts them, even when it is unforgivingly gut-wrenching and oftentimes unbearable.
As someone who has had her fair share of trials and tribulations, Dr. Kameika is no stranger to pain and grief. As a matter of fact, it took her years to acknowledge her struggles and master her emotions while undergoing various challenges and figuring out how to cope. Indeed, this luminary’s story serves as a source of inspiration that not only demonstrates the power of resilience but also shows the fulfillment that one attains when one overcomes some of the biggest obstacles in life.
Although this medical laboratory scientist, minister, and grief coach may seem to have reached impressive heights across various fields, Dr. Kameika’s long-held dream is to become a mother. However, this dream was put on hold in 2007 when she was diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome. Dr. Kameika was also tipping the scale at 419 pounds, which led her to undergo bariatric surgery. But the most tragic of events happened in 2017, when Dr. Kameika almost came close to her motherhood dreams and became pregnant, only to lose her baby to miscarriage.
Although she was heartbroken because of this unfortunate turn of events, Dr. Kameika’s calling was made evidently clear. She wanted to establish a support group for women where they could learn how to deal, cope, heal, and flourish from failed pregnancies and infant loss. For this reason, Chasing Rainbows Grief Coaching Services, LLC came into existence.
Chasing Rainbows Grief Coaching Services, LLC is a company that focuses on helping women cope with loss and grief. Although Dr. Kameika said that most of them suffer in silence, she wanted to change this and assist women during their darkest moments. “When I was struggling to cope with the pain, I realized that I needed to talk about it,” she shared.
Aside from running a trailblazing enterprise, Dr. Kameika is also the founder and CEO of a nonprofit organization called Jeremiah’s Journey to Healing Ministries. On a mission to extend her services further to those in need, she is currently pursuing a doctorate in ministry while focusing on Christian counseling.
Undergoing pain and managing one’s emotions are no easy feats, which is why Dr. Kameika has made it her life’s mission to enable women to experience these misfortunes with guidance and ease. As she continues to build an empire of her own, she aims to establish a safe space for thousands of women across the globe.
