I’ll never be ready
A heartfelt reflection on a dream about Alex — a moment of letting go, love, and the desire to walk[…]
“Trouble”
A reflective look at Jason, once nicknamed “Trouble,” and his journey growing from a playful, reluctant risk-taker to a thoughtful[…]
I Will Always Have Two Sons
A touching reflection on how a grieving dad embraces the memory of both his sons and the significance of acknowledging[…]
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[…]
Jason Made Me a Dad Again
I write about Alex often on here. His loss has undoubtedly changed me forever. It changed how I see the[…]
Alex: My Everglow
Mondays have always been hard for me. Not because the weekend ends or because work begins again—but because Monday is[…]
When a Memory Brings Him Back — and Takes Him Away Again
I came across a video from December 2012 of Alex and Jason playing in the kitchen. They were just being[…]
Parenting “Failures”: A Love Letter to My Sons
A heartfelt reflection on parenting imperfections, love, and resilience amid family challenges and loss.