"Sometimes grief and gratitude ask to hold the same space. Sometimes they play together, they dance, twirl, and swing, and that's okay. May I swing with you while they play?"
— j.c. jackson
Welcome to Elijah Broke the Gate
A tribute to our son, Joshua Elijah Jackson, who was supposed to be born on June 26th, 2020. Born from grief, growing through healing, and dedicated to honoring the women and families who have survived miscarriage, stillbirth, and abortion.
📖
The Book
Performance pieces about child loss, written to honor the women who survived miscarriage, stillbirth, and abortion. By J.C. Jackson and contributing artists.
Get the Book
🎬
Making Elijah
A documentary directed by Crystal Rae exploring what it means to love a child you never held. "She didn't have to hold him to love him."
Watch the Trailer
🌿
The Apothecary
Handcrafted, faith-inspired, and science-backed herbal products. Salves, body butters, fire cider, and lavender lemonade made with intention and clinical knowledge.
Shop the Collection
💜
Services & Healing
Holistic healthcare advocacy, wellness consultations, community workshops, and guided experiences designed to help you rest, restore, and reconnect.
Explore ServicesWhat's Happening Now
Current offerings, upcoming events, and ways to connect
Read the Book
Elijah Broke the Gate
The book that started it all. JC Jackson's story of grief, faith, and finding a way back to herself. Available in paperback and digital.
Read the Book →
Watch the Film
Making Elijah, The Documentary
The companion documentary to the book. A visual journey through caregiving, loss, and the medicine of memory. Watch the film and explore behind the scenes.
Watch Making Elijah →
Care & Services
Care, Services and Healing
Holistic healthcare advocacy, caregiver support, classes, and gatherings. Explore all current services and upcoming events in one place.
See Services and Events →
The School
Medicine Crafts Collective
The herbal medicine school of Elijah Broke the Gate. Virtual and in-person cohorts from Beginner Home Herbalist through Advanced Apothecary Council. Pre-registration open.
Visit the School →
Pre-Order & Tickets
We Rest as Reparations
A guided journal by JC Jackson. Pre-order now, shipping the week of June 8. Launch event May 30 in Houston at Jesse's House.
Elijah Broke the Gate
Walking women and families through child loss, from grief into grace.
© 2026 Elijah Broke the Gate LLC · Houston, Texas