This piece shares the honest reality of starting over at sixty after losing my daughter Maddie. I talk about where I am now, why retirement is not on my radar, and how purpose has taken the lead. It offers a direct message to anyone rebuilding after grief and reflects on how meaning, service, and personal peace can grow in the second half of life.

Chris Coulter shares a deeply personal reflection on the loss of his daughter, Maddie, and the long road to building The MentorWell. This post is for parents who refuse to give up, even when they’re exhausted and afraid. The MentorWell was created to help families find connection, hope, and understanding when they need it most.