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Meet Our Founder & Aaliyah's Mom
Elizabeth O'Donnell
Elizabeth—or Liz, as most know her—is a former public school teacher who turned her grief into purpose after the loss of her first child, Aaliyah. Her fight for paid bereavement leave led to a pivotal change in D.C. policy, ensuring parents who experience stillbirth receive the support they deserve. In the wake of Aaliyah’s passing, Liz received an outpouring of messages from families with similar stories. Known by loved ones as the “spa girl,” she leaned on small acts of self-care to survive those early days—a ritual that became the seed for something greater: honoring her daughter’s legacy by supporting others through unimaginable loss.
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Supporting Others Through Loss
Supporting Others Through Loss
Aaliyah in Action provides tangible support for all those experiencing perinatal, neonatal, or infant loss—when the unimaginable happens, we show up with care. Through thoughtfully curated self-care packages and access to bereavement resources, we help families feel seen, supported, and gently held during their hardest moments.
Aaliyah in Action provides tangible support for all those experiencing perinatal, neonatal, or infant loss—when the unimaginable happens, we show up with care. Through thoughtfully curated self-care packages and access to bereavement resources, we help families feel seen, supported, and gently held during their hardest moments.
How We Help
Provider’s Guide To Grief Support
Practical Guidance For Moments That Matter Most
This course was created to help healthcare providers feel more equipped to navigate the tender, complex moments surrounding perinatal, neonatal, and infant loss. Grounded in lived experience and trauma-informed care, it offers practical tools, thoughtful guidance and deeper insight into what families truly need. Because the way we show up matters and you don’t have to do it alone.
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Moments Of Comfort, On Your Time
Moments of Comfort,
On Your Time
Guided Videos To Support Healing
Guided Videos To Support Healing
This virtual retreat was created as a gentle companion through the waves of loss. Inside, you’ll find video sessions that offer comfort, connection and calm. Whether you’re seeking stillness, grounding, or simply a reminder that you’re not alone. Come as you are, take what you need, and revisit whenever it feels right.
This virtual retreat was created as a gentle companion through the waves of loss. Inside, you’ll find video sessions that offer comfort, connection & calm. Whether you’re seeking stillness, grounding, or simply a reminder that you’re not alone. Come as you are, take what you need, and revisit whenever it feels right.
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On The Blog
A space for shared stories, thoughtful reflections & continued support. Whether you're a provider, a loved one, or walking through loss yourself, these posts are here to offer context, care & connection. Explore topics around grief, healing, advocacy, and the heart behind Aaliyah in Action
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Personal Story, Powerful Change
Liz brings both vulnerability & vision to every stage she steps onto. As the founder of Aaliyah in Action and a mother who has navigated the unimaginable, she speaks with honesty, heart and deep purpose. Whether addressing medical professionals, grief workers, or advocacy groups, Liz helps reframe how we support families through loss—with language, care, and presence that truly matter.
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