Live Beyond Loss

05/10/2026

Mother’s Day is never easy for kids, spouses and mom’s who have lost a loved one.

Go out and do something today that honors them. It’s ok.

Love never dies

01/25/2026

I specifically chose this picture because you were 12 years old when I took it.

It seemed so fast that you reached this age, Zoi.

But, if I’m being honest, these last 12 years have felt like an eternity without you here.

We love you.

I love you, Always and forever.

10/18/2025

Today would have been my daughter Zoi’s 27th birthday.

There isn’t a single day that goes by where she isn’t missed beyond measure.

This past year, I had a revelation about my grief, one that’s taken me almost twelve years to understand.

I realized that every time I say, “I’m so sorry…” I’m still trying to fix the unfixable. I’m holding onto the pain, as if somehow I could change what happened.

But the truth is, her time here, as short as it was, had meaning. It was what it was meant to be. And in that acceptance, there’s peace.

Zoi, my sweet Zozo… my hope is that your soul has found the freedom and purpose it came here for. And deep down, I believe it has.

Happy birthday, pumpkins. Always and forever. ❤️❤️

And to anyone carrying their own loss, may you find small moments of peace today. Not by letting go of the love, because love never dies, but instead by loosening your grip on the pain.

03/21/2025

Curiosity got the better of me this morning. While there have been some incredible insights from AI in how to approach certain situations in life, the reality is that we must do the work every single day to survive, get back up, and live beyond the loss of a loved one. It doesn’t happen on its own. And while we can get coaching from other people, and sometimes AI, it is up to us to implement and take that coaching and put it into practice as much as possible and as quickly as possible.

01/25/2025

Your light shines through ☀️ all of the time. So many people still bring you up in conversation. You are so loved Zoi - all of the time 🧿❤️

I wish things were different today, and I often wonder what you’d be doing, who you’d be hanging out with and so much more. I’m sure you’ll tell me all about that when we meet again.

Always and forever, Pumpkins.

01/19/2025

My talented friend just completed Bean’s stone. I am very happy with it. If you have a pet that you would like to honor with a headstone, reach out to Mike.

12/23/2024

Hey everyone, I’m hosting a live Q&A tonight from 7 to 8 PM Eastern time. Come and join me for free and ask your questions. YouTube Link 🔗 in the bio!

11/14/2024

Is hope even possible after the loss of a loved one...? Let's find out.

Hopelessness is real. We feel it almost immediate after the loss of a loved one. Let's walk together and I'll share some ways that you can turn your hopeless...

10/18/2024

My sweet Zoi, you’d be turning 26 today. Over the years, your friends have reached out to me and told me that you’ve shown up in their dreams. And instead of saying that you were 15, they tell me you’re their age…

It’s hard to believe this is the 10th birthday that you’ve been gone, but it’s only your physical presence that is hardest to deal with. Your energy is still very much alive.

I love you pumpkins, always and forever - Dad. ❤️❤️

BTW, I hope you and Grammy are just celebrating her arrival at the same time.

10/12/2024

New video posted today.

What happens if you feel numb after the loss of a loved one? Don't be alarmed that you didn't love them, or care about them. This is quite common of a grief ...

10/04/2024

I’ve been trying to think of some words to write about this for a couple of days now.

On Tuesday, my mom passed away.

For the last few years, my mom has been slowly declining due to dementia. And the day after I arrived back up in Maine in June, we found out she had cancer.

These last few months have been Challenging in their own way. My dad did his best to take care of his ailing wife, as the dementia symptoms were rapidly changing. And just last Friday, we transitioned my mom over to a assisted living facility so that she could get the proper care that she needed.

It was a shock to learn of my mom‘s passing on Tuesday because I had just seen her a few hours beforehand and she looked good.

My dad was able to spend some time with her a little bit later too. And my sister Holly was able to see her on Sunday.

Something that I am grateful for is that my family, despite our own separate living situations, was and is able to come together during this time. It doesn’t make losing mom any easier, but it does make the beginning of this next grief journey, a little softer.

I’m sure Zoi was right there to greet you, mom. I love you both and miss you even more. ❤️