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Who We Are
GRAND'MA HEALING SWAG offers restorative justice opportunities for incarcerated women 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 and physical violence, and 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 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.
In dedication and memory of my granddaughter Chanel, who had planned to launch GRAND'MA HEALING SWAG with me before her death.
"A woman is like a tea bag. You never know how strong it is until it's in hot water."
- Eleanor Roosevelt
Meet Our Founder
Antoinette Kreiselmeier the founder of Grand'Ma Healing Swag. She is the mother of three sons, twelve beautiful grandchildren, and ten great grandchildren. She retired from Allegheny County Courthouse in 2008. She is certified in Suicide Prevention and Psychology /Social Work, and studied Criminal Justice at Community College in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
She currently advocates and volunteers for many different organizations. She is a board member with Let's Get Free Woman and Trans Prisoner Defense Committee, which educates, organizes, and challenges issues of mass incarceration by providing direct support to women. She holds a Certificate of Recognition from the Center for Family Excellence, Inc., a ladies of value mentoring program which helps with crisis interventions and raises awareness on impact of trauma. She also has experience working with high-risk trouble teens!
A Message From Antoinette
I understand the painful tragedy of having loved ones taken by gun violence because my two grandchildren (pictured left) were killed in the streets of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 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. I never did find that needle, so I decided to be my own needle.
I began meeting with state representatives and lawmakers to talk with them about the safety and the healing for survivors of gun violence. I volunteer with MOMS DEMAND ACTION, which provides support for survivors of gun violence.
After losing a loved one, you may always carry sadness and miss the person who has died. But many are able to find meaning and experience pleasure again. Some people even find new wisdom and strength after loss. I found myself again - not the same version of me, but a stronger version.