Grief changes us,but it can also guide us. This heartfelt post shares one parent’s journey through loss and the quiet shift from pain to purpose. Learn 7 impactful ways to honour someone you’ve lost, through service, storytelling, mentorship, and emotional connection. Includes a personal story behind The MentorWell’s mission to support youth mental health.

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.