If I Can Drift at 50, What’s Happening to Our Teens at 14?
After losing his daughter to suicide, a father quit drinking to protect his mental health—only to slowly replace alcohol with cannabis without realizing it. In this deeply personal reflection, he shares how quiet dependency can creep in, why self-awareness is strength not shame, and how his journey led to The MentorWell to protect teens before they silently slip too.
What I Learned Sitting Beside a Parent Who Just Lost Their Child
I met grieving parents in a quiet Starbucks, three months after losing their child. They weren’t looking for answers, just someone who understood. I listened as they shared memories, fears, and questions I couldn’t answer. That night taught me grief needs presence, not solutions. It also shaped The MentorWell, where mentors show up, listen, and walk beside young people who feel lost.
When Does Grief Start to Get Easier? A Grieving Parent’s Honest Answer
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.