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.

When teens hide their struggles, it’s often because they don’t feel emotionally safe. Love isn’t enough if kids fear judgment, shame, or being “fixed.” This article challenges parents to ask the right questions, build emotional safety at home, and create the trust teens need to share openly before it’s too late.

When Maddie died at 14, her brothers Zac and Sawyer chose advocacy over silence. Through school talks and quiet acts of kindness, they carry her legacy and fight stigma around teen mental health. This story isn’t about loss—it’s about the kind of love that keeps showing up. A raw, real look at grief, purpose, and youth-led change. #TeenMentalHealth #GriefAndGrowth #SiblingAdvocacy #YouthVoices #MentalHealthMatters #LegacyOfLove