Grief Doesn’t Peak at the Funeral. It Begins the Day After.
Grief often begins after the funeral, when the calls stop and the house grows quiet. In this reflection, Chris Coulter shares what he learned after losing his daughter Maddie and what he now sees as his father grieves the loss of his wife, Chris’ mom. The silence that follows loss can feel disorienting, but understanding it can help people support those grieving long after the funeral ends.
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.