Hi, I’m Rhonda Haley-McKinnon, the creator of the Pathways Through Grief Oracle Journey deck—a project born from the deepest parts of my soul. Between 2017 and 2018, I lost my sister, father, and brother. My mother passed in 2006, and during the pandemic, I had to leave my career due to chronic health conditions. My husband lost his business of 26 years, and we said goodbye to four of our beloved animals and my uncle. These losses led me into the depths of grief and a diagnosis of C-PTSD.

But from that darkness came something powerful. I turned my pain into purpose and became a compassionate guide for others navigating grief. I’m a Reiki Master Teacher, Certified Reflexologist, Sound Practitioner, and Spiritual Coach, and I hold space for those finding their way through loss with insight, love, and deep presence. Some of my clients call me “the Yoda of grief,” I take that title to heart, with humility and a bit of cosmic humour.

I’ve always deeply loved oracle and tarot, and I offer professional readings alongside my healing work. I’m currently working on three more oracle decks.

(Stories edited by Suzanne Martell)