After the Finish Line
Reflections on grappling with grief after an endurance race, carrying memories of Alex, and seeking purpose after the finish line.
One More
A heartfelt reflection on the persistent longing for one more moment with a lost loved one, exploring grief and the[…]
What Losing Alex and Grief Have Done to Me
Losing Alex changed me in ways I’m still trying to understand. One of the biggest changes is that I no[…]
The Anger Inside Grief
A personal exploration of grief’s complexity, revealing emotions like anger and guilt alongside sadness and love after a profound loss.
Maybe Broken: Grief After Losing a Child
After a difficult exchange in our dads support group, I spent the night wrestling with what it really means to[…]
Am I Broken? Grief, Scars, and Life After Losing Alex
After reading emails from our dads support group, I found myself asking a hard question: am I broken? Grief has[…]
When Even a Loose Bolt Feels Like Failure
This post explores how grief and guilt can amplify small setbacks into feelings of failure, and the ongoing journey to[…]
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[…]