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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


Navigating the Heartbreak: Answering "How Many Kids Do You Have?"
It’s a question that rolls off people’s tongues as casually as they ask about the weather. “How many kids do you have?” For many, it’s a...
Amanda Gervais
Jun 5, 20243 min read


Why I'm Okay with the Unthinkable
Losing a child is never easy on anyone. I lost my beloved Dylan to leukemia, a pain that no parent should ever have to endure. It’s a...
Amanda Gervais
May 24, 20243 min read


The Unbreakable Bond of My Sons
This is, without a doubt, one of the most challenging blog posts I have ever written. It centers around the profound and unbreakable bond...
Amanda Gervais
May 6, 20242 min read


The Silent Struggle of False Hope
A year ago today, I was over the top with happiness that seemed almost surreal. Dylan, my brave and resilient son, was returning home...
Amanda Gervais
Apr 25, 20243 min read


Navigating the World of Vitamins: Why Natural is the Way to Go
Let's face it—stepping into the world of vitamins can feel like walking through a maze blindfolded. With a dizzying array of bottles...
Amanda Gervais
Apr 19, 20242 min read


Lessons from Dylan: Living Loud and Loving Life
Losing Dylan to leukemia was like a punch to the gut—a nightmare you never wake up from. But in the middle of all the tears and the...
Amanda Gervais
Apr 16, 20242 min read


Reflecting on Loss and Finding Direction: A Personal Journey
Losing my father in a farming accident 26 years ago felt like the cruelest twist of fate. The days and months that followed were a blur...
Amanda Gervais
Apr 11, 20244 min read


A Year of Silent Grief
One year ago today, life as we knew it changed forever when Dylan went into emerge for lumps in this neck. A brief paragraph from...
Amanda Gervais
Mar 27, 20243 min read


Honoring the Life: Celebrating my Son's Heavenly Birthday
As a parent who has experienced the unimaginable loss of a child, every milestone becomes a poignant reminder of the absence felt in our...
Amanda Gervais
Mar 4, 20243 min read


Finding Strength from a Warriors Heart
Anyone that knew Dylan or the story of Dylan knows his strength. We have all learned from his bravery and resilience battling leukemia....
Amanda Gervais
Feb 23, 20243 min read


Dylan's Legacy: A Teen's Remarkable Journey Through Leukemia
Life has a funny way of throwing us curveballs when we least expect it. One such curveball came crashing into my world when my son,...
Amanda Gervais
Feb 21, 20243 min read


Navigating the Uncontrollable
In the journey of life, we often encounter situations that are beyond our control. It might be the unexpected twists and turns, the...
Amanda Gervais
Jan 15, 20243 min read
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