What No One Understands About Losing a Child
Parenting Through Loss, Understanding Grief Chris Coulter Parenting Through Loss, Understanding Grief Chris Coulter

What No One Understands About Losing a Child

Losing a child is an unimaginable grief, filled with misconceptions that can deepen the loneliness. Grief doesn’t expire; you don’t “move on,” you carry it forward. Talking about a lost child doesn’t worsen the pain, it keeps their memory alive. Other children don’t fill the void, and strength includes falling apart. Life changes forever, but it can still hold meaning as you honour their memory.

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Forever Fourteen: Maddie’s Photo on My Fridge and the Journey of Life
Parenting Through Loss, Suicide Awareness Chris Coulter Parenting Through Loss, Suicide Awareness Chris Coulter

Forever Fourteen: Maddie’s Photo on My Fridge and the Journey of Life

A simple photo on my fridge tells a profound story. While pictures of my sons change with each milestone—graduations, travels, and new adventures—Maddie’s Grade 8 photo remains frozen in time. Nearly 10 years after her passing, her legacy continues to grow through her brothers’ advocacy for mental health. Life moves on, but Maddie’s radiant smile reminds us of love, loss, and the power of memory.

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What I Learned From A Lonely Man in a Pub Before Christmas

What I Learned From A Lonely Man in a Pub Before Christmas

At an English pub, an elderly man sits alone, his weathered face reflecting a life of hardship. As the world around him celebrates, his solitude is a stark reminder: check in on your friends and family. Don’t just ask how they’re doing. Listen. Really listen. Sometimes, the words left unsaid speak the loudest.

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Why I Won’t Answer How Maddie Died—and 5 Questions Never to Ask a Grieving Parent
Grief, Parenting Through Loss Chris Coulter Grief, Parenting Through Loss Chris Coulter

Why I Won’t Answer How Maddie Died—and 5 Questions Never to Ask a Grieving Parent

When a parent loses a child to suicide, grief is complex and raw. Well-meaning questions can unintentionally deepen their pain. Instead of probing for details, focus on respecting their boundaries. Certain inquiries can imply blame or stir unresolved pain, making the journey harder. Support is best shown through presence, understanding, and letting the grieving parent share on their terms. Sometimes, the most comforting words are simply, “I’m here for you.

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So Grief, Anger and Empathy Walk Into a Bar...
Grief, Empathy, Parenting Through Loss Chris Coulter Grief, Empathy, Parenting Through Loss Chris Coulter

So Grief, Anger and Empathy Walk Into a Bar...

So Grief, Anger, and Empathy Walked Into a Bar…" explores the complex, often contradictory emotions that arise after loss. It delves into how grief can pull you down, anger can drive you forward, and empathy can heal. This story shows how embracing these feelings can turn pain into purpose, and how vulnerability can be the start of a journey towards making a real difference. It’s a raw look at the surprising allies that shape the path from heartache to hope. #GriefJourney #EmpathyMatters #TurningPainIntoPurpose

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