“Remembering Ryder: A Raw Reflection on Grief, Loss, and Family 7 Years Later”

from What Happens Next: Stories of Grief and Loss | Ryder’s Story · host Nick Mendelke - Parenting After Loss

In this deeply personal episode, I reflect on Ryder’s 7th birthday and the lasting impact of his loss on our family. I share the raw emotions of grief, the milestones that never happened, and how this journey has shaped our other children. We explore moments of magic, heartbreak, and clarity, including the story of Ryder’s hospital paperwork mistake and how we restored his voice and legacy. This episode is unfiltered and honest, touching on faith, parenting through grief, and finding community support. If you’ve experienced child loss, infertility, or the heartbreak of milestones that never happen, this episode is for you. Join me as I share the story of Ryder, honor his memory, and reflect on how loss shapes a family while showing that even in sorrow, there are moments of love, clarity, and resilience.

What this episode covers

Episode 5 is out, and it’s one of the most personal yet. This week, I reflect on Ryder’s 7th birthday and the ways loss continues to shape our family—Chandler, Marek, Camden—and our own journey as parents. It’s raw, unfiltered, and honest. I talk about the milestones that never happened, moments of grief, and even glimpses of magic that remind us he’s still here in our hearts. If you’ve experienced child loss, infertility, or the quiet grief of missed milestones, this episode is for you.

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