One Year Later
A year after losing my son Alex, I found that the day I feared most wasn’t the anniversary itself, but[…]
Listening for His Voice – Grief, Signs, and Trusting Love
This post is a reflection that follows The Day My Grief Answered Back—a continuation of what it means to listen,[…]
Sharing a Birthday
As if Alex’s birthday arriving on Monday wasn’t already heavy enough, it also happens to be his grandmom’s birthday. That[…]
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[…]
Reliving the Grief of Loss, The Deep Blue Good-bye: Finding Peace in Alex’s Ocean
There is nothing, absolutely nothing, that can prepare you for releasing your child’s ashes somewhere. The weight of that final[…]
A Day of Mixed Emotions: A Heartfelt Reflection
Today has been one of those days that’s hard to put into words—a swirl of emotions, tasks, and unexpected moments.[…]
Signs from Alex: Love That Never Leaves
It was a quiet Friday night a few weeks ago, and like so many nights before, I found myself thinking[…]
Ironman 70.3 Mallorca: A Promise to Myself and to Alex
I can’t quite explain it, but something deep within me is pulling me toward Ironman 70.3 Mallorca. It’s not just[…]