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Creating a Healing Morning Routine: Tools, Supplements & Rituals That Have Helped Me Heal
Mornings used to feel different for me. They were full of energy, plans, and a sense of normalcy. But after losing my son, Dylan, my...
Amanda Gervais
Mar 114 min read


I Have Two Kids, and I Always Will
My oldest son is turning 20. That sentence feels so strange to say. Because while it’s true, it’s also not how I imagined celebrating...
Amanda Gervais
Feb 242 min read


If Dylan Were Here Beside Me: How Would You Want Me to Live Without You?
Some days, I sit in the stillness, allowing my heart to ask the questions that swirl within me. One question rises above all others, a...
Amanda Gervais
Feb 53 min read


Books That Helped Me Through Grief & Finding Meaning
Losing someone you love is a journey no one chooses, and there’s no roadmap for how to survive it. These books have helped me navigate...
Amanda Gervais
Jan 293 min read


Mindset Tips for Grief: Finding Your Path to Healing
Grief is a journey that reshapes everything in its path—our hearts, our thoughts, and the way we view the world. While everyone...
Amanda Gervais
Jan 296 min read


A Little Optimism Goes a Long Way: Lessons from the Grief Train
As grieving mothers, it’s easy to feel like optimism boarded a different train, leaving us on the rickety Grief Express. You know the...
Amanda Gervais
Jan 203 min read


11 Healing Activities to Help Ease Grief
Grieving the loss of a loved one is one of the hardest journeys we can experience. There’s no right or wrong way to grieve, and the...
Amanda Gervais
Jan 144 min read


A Christmas Without Dylan: Finding a Way to Keep Him Close
Christmas is a season of joy, togetherness, and traditions that warm our hearts, even in the chilliest of winters. Yet, for many of us,...
Amanda Gervais
Jan 133 min read


Self-Care for Grieving Mothers: Finding Comfort in Small Moments
Grief is a heavy, unwelcome companion, especially for mothers who have endured the unimaginable loss of a child. It changes...
Amanda Gervais
Dec 7, 20244 min read


After Losing My Son: What I’ve Learned in the Past Year
A year ago, my world was turned upside down when I lost my son. It’s difficult to articulate what grief truly feels like, but if I had to...
Amanda Gervais
Nov 26, 20245 min read


Grief Lessons No One Talks About
Grief is a journey no one can truly prepare you for, and it comes with lessons that aren’t often discussed. While everyone’s experience...
Amanda Gervais
Nov 8, 20243 min read


November: A Month of Heartache and Love
N ovember is a heavy month for me. Many might assume that November 27—the day Dylan passed—would be the hardest. But for me, it’s...
Amanda Gervais
Nov 1, 20243 min read


How to Honor My Son While Still Celebrating Holidays
Navigating the holidays after losing a loved one is never easy, especially when they played such a big role in those special moments. For...
Amanda Gervais
Oct 16, 20243 min read


Why Affirmations, Journaling, and Mindfulness Are So Important in Grief
Grief is messy. It’s raw, unpredictable, and overwhelming. Some days it feels like you’re drowning in it, and other days you manage to...
Amanda Gervais
Oct 8, 20244 min read


I Will Never Forget This Moment
It was one of those days etched into my memory forever. Dylan was back in the hospital after another relapse. He loved his food— heck ,...
Amanda Gervais
Sep 30, 20242 min read


8 Ways to Have Pain and Happiness Coexist in Life: How to Cope with the Pain of Loss
Grief and joy may seem like complete opposites, yet they can coexist within us. When experiencing the loss of someone dear, it’s easy to...
Amanda Gervais
Sep 26, 20244 min read


I Am Grateful for Every Moment with My Son, Dylan
Gratitude in grief is a difficult thing to grasp. Some days, it feels unreachable, lost beneath the waves of sorrow. But today, I want to...
Amanda Gervais
Sep 18, 20243 min read


Navigating the Unimaginable: Grief, Time, and Rediscovering Ourselves After Loss
As I sit here, reflecting on the overwhelming emotions that have consumed me since losing Dylan, I can't help but ask, "Why Dylan?" It's...
Amanda Gervais
Aug 27, 20244 min read


Embracing Life After Loss: Seven Months Without My Son Dylan
Today marks seven months since I lost my son, Dylan. It's hard to fathom that just a year ago, he was in remission, living his best life,...
Amanda Gervais
Jun 27, 20243 min read


Introducing "Dear Mason, From Your Big Brother Dylan"
Have you ever stumbled upon something so powerful that it changes the course of your life? For me, it was a simple, heartfelt letter....
Amanda Gervais
Jun 19, 20243 min read
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