Drowning (And the Moment It Clicked)
Later that night Kat and I sat on the couch. She was clearly shaken — she couldn’t bear the thought[…]
The Night Everyone Came Over
I got home and saw the messages. But I couldn’t respond. Kat was there and said something about Daren blowing[…]
Estate Planning
There was a moment where I was sitting in the car and I could feel the weight of everything on[…]
The Reaction (And How Everything Started Sliding)
No one — including me — was prepared for what came next. Days after getting the tattoo, I developed a[…]
The Tattoo: That Bond Will Never Be Broken
After that week, I knew. I didn’t like needles. I never thought I’d get a tattoo. But in the early[…]
Insurance Cards and “See You Again”
I dont like needles so the idea of getting a tattoo is not something I EVER thought I’d do. But[…]
The Last Text
The Last Text As we sat there at the table remembering him, the conversation naturally evolves. This is probably one[…]
The Glider
The Glider As we sat at the table remembering Alex, my mind went where it always goes eventually. Back to[…]
Alex Would’ve Been 22
Monday was Alex’s 22nd birthday. Morning Even writing that sentence still doesn’t feel real. A birthday is supposed to be[…]
Still Here: Loving Alex After Loss
I didn’t plan to write this as a series. I didn’t plan to write it at all honestly. But grief[…]