Navigating Grief Together: The MileStone Five Story
MileStone Five (MS5) emerged from the compassionate vision of Dr. Cheryl Chavers, whose professional journey immersed her in the daily lives of individuals and families navigating profound loss.
Through this work, she recognized that grief does not end after the first wave of support. It unfolds over months and years — often quietly — in moments that are deeply meaningful but easily overlooked. MileStone Five was created to help support last, not just arrive.
Learn more about her story
Discover the power of collective empathy.
With MS5, individuals unite to support their loved ones through profound losses of any kind.
We believe in the impact that an unwavering circle of support can have on a person's grief experience.
Why MileStone Five Exists
Many people want to support those they love through grief and life-changing transitions — but they don't always know how to do so consistently. Life gets busy, responsibilities pile up, and even the most meaningful dates can slip by.
MileStone Five exists to make support shared, intentional, and sustainable — so no one has to carry the emotional weight alone.
Hope Beyond Loss
Loss takes many forms, and each carries moments where care and presence matter deeply.
MileStone Five acknowledges that loss takes many forms — whether it's losing a job, a partner, facing a diagnosis, or any life-altering change.
Beloved Pet
Having to part with a beloved pet
Terminal Illness
Dealing with terminal illness
Loved One
The passing of a loved one
Unemployment
Facing unemployment
What MileStone Five Is — and Is Not
MileStone Five is not therapy, and it does not replace professional care or counseling.
It is not social media, and it is not designed for public sharing or performance.
MileStone Five is a private, invitation-only space created to help people show up for one another with empathy, intention, and respect — especially during life's most tender seasons.
At its heart, MileStone Five is about remembering together — not perfectly, but faithfully.
Because the moments that shape us deserve care that lasts.
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