Be Sad; Keep Going

Directions Website

Be Sad; Keep Going Helping you persevere through grief, loss, depression & more because you get to be sad but you HAVE to keep going

“Be Sad; Keep Going” is a powerful message that encourages us to embrace our emotions, even the difficult ones, and acknowledge that they are a natural part of the human experience. While it’s important to allow ourselves the space to feel sadness, it’s equally important to remember that tough times won’t last forever. By moving forward when we’re ready, we can find the strength to overcome challenges and grow stronger in the process.

10/19/2026

I always talk about how the “Be Sad; Keep Going” mantra has helped me but it’s really touching to hear what it’s done for others.

I love this birthday message I got from Bridget Whitaker © a few years ago and it was only fitting to bring it back again during October which is both my birthday month and the anniversary month of losing my mom.

I didn’t know my moms last words would turn into something that rests in the hearts and holes of others but I’m so grateful I’ve been courageous enough to share it.

I hope you find ways to through whatever challenges you’re facing today and hope you find ways to be well again soon enough. 💜 | mental health and wellness

10/15/2026

This might ruffle a few feathers 🫣 because I know people mean well and NOBODY gets supporting people through grief perfect (nobody taught us how) but this saying offers me ZEROOOOOOOO comfort personally. During moments when I really would like to call my mom and go pick and snuggle my dog, as well meaning as this might be I don’t think it’s helpful (even if it’s true!) 🤧 I’d love to follow more creators who highlight “grief etiquette” so I can share with my community because I have ideas on but I’m no expert. Tag your favorites in the comments and share your thoughts ⬇️⬇️

Follow Mental Health and Wellness Enthusiast for more conversations around grief, mental health, navigating parent loss, building resilience and more

I got some pretty cool birthday gifts this past weekend. 🎉🎉🎉One of them was the publishing of this Canvas Rebel article ...
10/13/2026

I got some pretty cool birthday gifts this past weekend. 🎉🎉🎉

One of them was the publishing of this Canvas Rebel article talking about Marina Miranda Creative and Be Sad; Keep Going. One of the things I’m glad I got to share was how one of my favorite things about being a business owner and being in control of my time allows me to show up for my community at the drop of a dime. I love being able to control how my time is spent and use it to pour back into my community who has so graciously poured into me.

Check it out if you got a chance.

https://canvasrebel.com/meet-marina-murphy

Did you know Mental Health and Wellness Enthusiast has a full line of products? Not just t-shirts and hoodies?You can ch...
10/08/2026

Did you know Mental Health and Wellness Enthusiast has a full line of products? Not just t-shirts and hoodies?

You can check out the full collection at marinamirandacreative.com

10/01/2026

I had to repost this because it’s still so relevant. No matter what you think you see on the internet, KNOW that losing my mom has changed me forever. No, I’m not okay…I’ve just learned how to Mental Health and Wellness Enthusiast to get through it. October is both my birthday month and the anniversary of her loss so things can get tricky emotionally sometimes this time of year. This is just your reminder not to believe everything you see…check on your people.

09/30/2026

These hoodies are on sale during the last day of Su!C!d3 Prevention month for TODAY ONLY for just $50.

Be Sad; Keep Going was created from a very personal place in my life of trying to navigate losing my mom to su***de in 2017, but I’ve watched how the mantra had helped so many other people.

🖤 One day only
🖤 Limited-time pricing (ends at midnight tonight)
🖤Remember to size up!

Whether you wear it for yourself, gift one to someone you love, or simply want to help carry the message into your own community, I’d love to see you in Be Sad; Keep Going merch.

Grab one at marinamirandacreative.com/shop.

For the LAST DAY of Su***de Prevention Month, I’m doing something I don’t normally do... and putting these Be Sad; Keep ...
09/30/2026

For the LAST DAY of Su***de Prevention Month, I’m doing something I don’t normally do...
and putting these Be Sad; Keep Going hoodies on SALE for one day only!

Be Sad; Keep Going was created from a very personal place in my life of trying to navigate losing my mom to su***de in 2017, but over the years, it has become so much bigger than me.

SO many other people have purchased merch and use it as a reminder that it's okay to be sad. That we're allowed to grieve the ways that our lives have changed. It gives people permission, at times, to have a hard day without feeling guilty about it.

And it's a reminder that you can feel ALL of this and you can still keep going.

So if you’ve been wanting a hoodie, today is the day.

🖤 One day only
🖤 Limited-time pricing (ends at midnight tonight)
🖤Remember to size up!

Whether you wear it for yourself, gift one to someone you love, or simply want to help carry the message into your own community, I’d love to see you in Be Sad; Keep Going merch.

Grab one at marinamirandacreative.com/shop.

09/29/2026

There’s never enough conversation in this grief and loss space about the heartbreak that comes with dreaming about your loved ones who have passed. It’s so nice to be visited by them but really really really heartbreaking to realize it wasn’t real when you wake up. Funny enough, the dream came the night before I had to do a presentation about mental health stigma to kids over at Messmer High School with NAMI (hence all the things in my hand) so it was very aligned but also a moment I had to learn to Mental Health and Wellness Enthusiast through in real time. Does anybody else have a similar experience with dreams?

about loved ones you’ve lost | be sad keep going | | mother loss

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! 💜Thanks to this community, we passed our initial goal and raised $511.81 toward our particip...
09/24/2026

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! 💜

Thanks to this community, we passed our initial goal and raised $511.81 toward our participation in Culture in the Valley in less than a week! (It was really like two days?!? Unheard of)

We’re incredibly grateful to our four donors who helped us reach our $500 goal. Because of you, we can now cover:

🚗 Travel to and from Appleton
🖨️ Printing + program materials
🪧 Easels, poster boards + supplies
🐝 Bee/wasp repellant to keep our outdoor space safe and comfortable

And a special thank you to the person who supported us through our Amazon Wishlist, as well as Sarah from NAMI for donating over one hundred 988 cards for the mental health toolkits for youth. 🖤

Your support is helping us turn our vending space into a more intentional, engaging experience for the young people attending Culture in the Valley on September 26th.

And we’re still accepting donations!

Additional funds will help us decorate and finish our space and, importantly, compensate the people helping make this experience happen. So much of this work is currently being done for free, and we believe the people giving their time, energy, and skills deserve to be supported, too.

If you’d like to contribute, you can donate here:
💰https://www.paypal.com/donate?campaign_id=H22V9ETDCYZJN

Thank you for helping us show up for our communy far and wide. We truly couldn’t do this without you. 🖤

-Marina

First photo credit: Medalia Visuals

05/21/2026

Your community exists to help you through tough moments, why not use them?

We tell ourselves soooo many stories about why we don’t want to ask for help (myself included) but I can guarantee you somebody in your community would prefer you interrupted their sleep because you needed support instead of them finding out that the worst has happened the next morning.

I think it’s so important to build up that village because sometimes you’ll have to reach out to a few people to get that support.

Additionally, you can always text or call 988 if you just need somebody to talk to. I’ve used it many times myself so there’s no shame in that.

Who else needed this reminder?

Shout out to The DJ for having me on Share The Vibes podcast to talk about this and so much more. Check out the episode wherever you get your podcasts.

Address

Milwaukee, WI
53222

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Be Sad; Keep Going posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share