The Darkest Season of My Life Became the Work I Was Meant to Do
A deeply human reflection on how the darkest season of life became the work you were meant to do. This piece traces the journey from early honesty about mental health to losing Maddie, grieving forward, and building MentorWell with compassion and purpose. It offers grounded hope, gentle guidance, and one clear reminder: small steps and support matter more than perfection.
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.