5 Lessons Losing a Child to Suicide Taught Me About Parenting

2025 marks 10 years since losing Maddie—a decade of heartbreak, reflection, and purpose. Her loss taught me lessons I wish I’d learned sooner: to listen deeply, show up fully, and love unconditionally. Parenting isn’t about perfection; it’s about presence. Maddie’s story is a reminder to cherish the time we have and never stop letting our kids know how much they mean to us.