First blog post

On December 24, 2014 we lost our son Brian at 22 years old. He was a phenomenal young man who suffered from the haunting demons of addiction. The family was devastated. Parents aren’t wired for this type of loss. In the early days the pain was beyond description, now it is much more definable. One of the things I wanted was to talk with someone who knew my pain. We were fortunate to have so many people that supported us and sympathized for us. This proved to be comforting however, I needed more than comfort. I wasn’t sure what I was looking for but, I knew that empathy was a necessary component. I needed to know I wasn’t alone and that there were others out there that were suffering the same as me. I found that person and it truly proved to be of benefit to me. That is why I started this blog. I want this site to be a benefit for those in search of empathy. I want people to know they don’t need to suffer alone when they lose a son or daughter. It is my hope that this page can in small doses offer comfort and encouragement. It will be a place where we can share our pain without judgement or condemnation.