Grief is a universal experience — but not all grief is treated equally.
For those working in the adult industry or living within LGBTQ+ communities, loss can come with layers of stigma, isolation, and emotional silencing. Whether it's mourning a loved one, a fellow performer, or even the loss of identity due to rejection, these wounds run deep — and healing requires safety, understanding, and space.
This is where “Remembering and Rebuilding,” a40-minute trauma-informed grief support webinar powered by mental health allies like Pineapple Support, steps in.
Why Grief Hits Differently in Marginalized Spaces
Grieving in the public eye — or as someone whose identity or profession is often misunderstood — adds complexity to the healing process.
Many adult creators, sex workers, and LGBTQ+ individuals face:
- Disenfranchised grief: grief that isn't recognized or validated by society (e.g., losing a chosen family member or co-performer).
- Shame layered with sorrow: especially when the loss is due to addiction, suicide, or mental health.
- Lack of safe spaces to express mourning without judgment or professional consequences.
“Grief isn't just about saying goodbye,” said a Pineapple Support-affiliated therapist. “It's about rebuilding trust in yourself and the world after that goodbye.”
What the Webinar Offers
The “Remembering and Rebuilding” session is structured with compassion and clarity — providing tools, not just talk.
In just 40 minutes, participants are guided through three core healing pillars:
- Processing & Honoring Loss
- Gentle mindfulness prompts
- Safe reflection spaces for naming who or what was lost
- Rituals for remembrance, even in digital communities
- Coping with Emotional Surges
- Practical grounding exercises
- Recognizing grief triggers, especially online
- Breathing techniques and support planning
- Rebuilding Purpose After Loss
- Setting small, sustainable emotional goals
- Reimagining routines and career life post-loss
- Affirming the right to joy, intimacy, and connection again
Safe, Inclusive, and Peer-Driven
What makes this webinar stand out is its inclusiveness. Facilitators often have lived experience or professional training rooted in sex-positive and queer-affirming care.
“No one is pathologized. No one is ashamed. That’s the PineappleSupport difference,” one community member shared.
By recognizing the unique grief journeys of adult industry professionals and LGBTQ+ individuals, Remembering and Rebuilding offers more than healing — it offers belonging.
Who It’s For
This free or donation-based webinar is ideal for:
- Adult performers are experiencing loss in the community
- LGBTQ+ individuals grieving chosen family or identity shifts
- Sex workers dealing with silent grief, burnout, or trauma
- Allies, partners, and friends supporting someone in mourning
Upcoming Dates & Access
Webinars are offered on a rolling basis viapineapplesupport.org and affiliated wellness platforms.
Registration is free and confidential.
Attendees are welcome to participateanonymously or with video/audio off.
A Final Note
Grief is not weakness. It reflects love and connection. Andyou deserve a space to heal — without judgment, without fear, and without beingsilenced.
“We’re not just remembering who or what we lost— we’re remembering who we are and choosing to rebuild with heart,” said a past participant.
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