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Meet Our Founder
Antoinette Kreiselmeier
I understand the painful tragedy of having loved ones taken by gun violence because my two grandchildren were killed in the streets of Pittsburgh, Pa
This encourages me to meet with state representatives and lawmakers to have that conversation about the safety and the healing for survivors of gun violence.
I was searching for a support group to help me with my healing journey and to cope with the death of my granddaughter. That was like trying to find a needle in a haystack; never did find that needle, so I decided to be my own needle.
I volunteer with MOMS DEMAND ACTION support for survivors of gun violence
Antoinette Kreiselmeier the Founder of Grand'Ma Healing Swag.
The mother of three sons and 12 beautiful grandchildren and 1O great grandchildren. Retired from Allegheny County Courthouse in 2008.
I currently advocate/ and volunteer for many different organizations. Board member with Let's Get Free Woman and Trans Prisoner Defense Committee, we educate, organize & challenge issues of mass incarceration by providing direct support to women. Certificate of Recognition Center for Family Excellence, Inc ladies of value mentoring program crisis interventions raise awareness on impact of trauma. Work with high-risk trouble teens!
Suicide Prevention and · Psychology /Social work certificate
Studied Criminal Justice at Community College in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Grief has no set pattern. It’s expressed differently across different cultures. Some people like to be expressive and public with their emotions, while others like to keep their feelings private.
After losing a loved one, you may always carry sadness and miss the person who . has died. But most people are able to find meaning and experience pleasure again. Some people even find new wisdom and strength after loss. I would find myself again. Not the same version of me, but a stronger version.
WHO WE ARE
GRAND'MA HEALING SWAG also offers restorative justice opportunities for incarcerated females who have a history of addiction, adolescent trauma, losing a child to the foster care system or the streets, neglect & and abandonment issues, domestic verbal abuse & physical violence, as well as the psychological trauma that comes from these negative interactions
Through our restorative justice program, we provide a safe space for incarcerated females to heal from their past traumas and reclaim their sense of self-worth and empowerment. We offer support groups, and therapeutic activities to help these women address their addiction, process their adolescent trauma, and navigate the complexities of losing a child to the foster care system or the streets.
At GRAND'MA HEALING SWAG, we understand the deep impact of neglect, abandonment, domestic abuse, and violence on an individual's mental health. Our team of dedicated professionals is committed to helping these women heal from their psychological wounds and build a brighter future for themselves. By offering holistic healing approaches and personalized care, we aim to empower these individuals to break free from the cycle of trauma and create a life filled with hope, resilience, and self-love.
firearm injuries and deaths in the United States have increased in recent years and adversely affect many children and adolescents. Firearms now kill more children and adolescents than any other cause,
Negative mental health impacts can extend to the family members of youth gun violence victims.
Gun violence disproportionately impacts Black children and adolescents, leaving them more vulnerable to negative mental health outcomes.
Black kids are five times as likely as White kids to die from gunfire