Silent Sidelines

In this episode of For the Love of Mr. Jones, I share what it felt like to sit in the stands at my son’s first flag football game without my husband by my side. Even though I was surrounded by family, I still felt alone and my son’s quietness reminded me that grief shows up differently for both of us. I talk about how I’ve been getting him therapy, keeping him in sports, and leaning on the men in our village to help fill the space his dad once held. This episode is about showing up even when it hurts, finding strength in community, and learning that love doesn’t disappear, it just shows up in new ways.