Planted, Not Buried: Finding Hope in the Dark

Dear You,

I know the dirt feels heavy sometimes. The grief. The questions. The endless waiting for something—anything—to change.

It can feel like life has buried you. But what if, instead, you’ve been planted?

Seeds do their most important work in the dark. They split open, stretch deep roots, and prepare for the day they’ll rise toward the light. You, too, are doing sacred work here, even if no one else can see it yet.

You don’t have to rush. You don’t have to bloom overnight. All you need to do is keep breathing, keep being, and trust that something new is stirring beneath the surface.

With tenderness,
Alishia

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About the author:

Alishia Anderson

Alishia Anderson

I’m Alishia Anderson, a stillbirth survivor who turned my pain into purpose after losing my firstborn son, DJ. Through my book Still Here and future endeavors, I’ve made it my mission to create safe spaces for honest conversations about grief, faith, and hope—for baby loss families, grievers, and anyone navigating life transitions.

I’m a wife, angel mommy to DJ, and a rainbow and golden mama to my two living children. Originally from Michigan, I now call Southern California home and am a proud graduate of Florida A&M University and Kennesaw State University.