Someone asked me what my proudest accomplishment was. They expected a business win. I said: "Learning how to keep going after the day everything changed." After losing my daughter Maddie, the strength it takes to keep showing up, loving, and living — not just surviving — has become the thing I’m most proud of.

11 years after losing his daughter Maddie, a grieving father reflects on how grief reshapes identity—not just in moments of pain, but in who we become. This raw, honest piece explores the quiet evolution of healing, and why MentorWell exists to hold space for teens navigating emotions too big to name.

Grief doesn’t go away—it moves in. In this raw, personal reflection, a father explores the emotional, physical, and financial toll of losing his daughter and how that pain led to creating MentorWell. This is a story about finding hope, rediscovering relevance, and becoming someone new through loss—not despite it.

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After the loss of her daughter Maddie, one mother reflects on grief, resilience, and how mentorship offers teens a vital bridge between therapy and parenting. As youth mental health challenges rise, this story explores the power of safe spaces and the lasting impact of support, advocacy, and listening without judgment. youth mental health Canada

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• building trust with teenagers

A heartfelt reflection on how the legacy of a lost teen, Maddie, continues to inspire change through mentorship. When a friend chooses a path in psychology and suicide prevention, it reminds us that impact lives on, even after loss. Discover how showing up, listening, and caring can shape someone else's why. 💜

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• Suicide prevention

• Emotional literacy

• Mentorship stories

• Grief and healing

• Legacy of love

• Youth empowerment

• Purpose through loss