“Mother’s Day After Loss: Navigating Grief and Finding Moments of Joy”

In this episode, we share the raw and unfiltered experience of the weeks following the memorial services for our son, Ryder. We discuss the heavy silence at home, navigating grief alongside everyday life, and the overwhelming emotions leading up to Mother’s Day. From struggles with returning to work, coping in therapy, to a necessary escape to Jamaica, we explore how grief and small moments of joy can coexist. This episode is for parents, families, and anyone processing loss, offering a candid look at surviving, healing, and finding space for life after tragedy.