One Year Later
A year after losing my son Alex, I found that the day I feared most wasn’t the anniversary itself, but[…]
Facing the First Monday in March
A personal reflection on facing the first Monday in March, a day etched in memory and grief, honoring a son's[…]
The Shield Isn’t Perfect — And That’s Why I Love It
Tuesday marks one year since the worst day of my life. It’s an anniversary I never wanted. A date I[…]
The Songs That Take Me Back
A nighttime reflection on how certain songs—a teenage love anthem and a rainy outdoor concert—transport me to meaningful moments with[…]
The Moments I Keep Replaying
It’s the middle of the night again. The house is quiet. Everyone is asleep. And as soon as my head[…]
Where the 20 Should Be
There are a million things I would rather be building for my son than a memorial to place on the[…]
Mourning a Time You Can’t Go Back To
The other day Jeremy sent me a text that stopped me in my tracks. He was reflecting on how much[…]
A Different Kind of Dream
I had a dream about Alex the other night — and this one was different. In the past, when he’s[…]
When Joy and Grief Don’t Take Turns
Tonight I came across a reel that described something I’ve felt for a long time but struggled to explain. The[…]
The Morning I Keep Replaying — And the Guilt I Still Carry
There’s a moment I return to over and over.Not because I want to — but because my mind won’t let[…]