Michelle Tompkins

Michelle Tompkins is a writer and storyteller who helps people find the right words in life’s most challenging moments. After losing both of her parents and a best friend, she created Holding Space as a home for honest, human, and sometimes even funny resources for grief. Her books, guides, and card collections have reached readers across the country, offering warmth, truth, and companionship. She lives in Citrus Heights, California, where she writes, juggles too many half-finished projects, and negotiates daily with her two cats — who remain unimpressed by deadlines.

Holding Space with Michelle

Holding Space for Grief