When Does Grief Start to Get Easier? A Grieving Parent’s Honest Answer
11 years after losing his daughter Maddie, a grieving father reflects on how grief reshapes identity—not just in moments of pain, but in who we become. This raw, honest piece explores the quiet evolution of healing, and why MentorWell exists to hold space for teens navigating emotions too big to name.
What I Wish I Knew About Being a Dad Before I Became One
Fatherhood didn’t come all at once—it came in the quiet, overlooked moments. In this personal reflection, I unpack the myths I believed, the mistakes I made, and how love—messy, persistent, imperfect love—changed everything. If you’re a parent learning on the fly, this is for you.
Before It’s Too Late: The Life-Saving Power of Emotional Intelligence and Mentorship
Teens need more than therapy or parenting to survive today’s mental health crisis. This blog reveals how emotional intelligence and mentorship can bridge the gap. With real stories and urgent insights, discover why the right mentor at the right moment could mean everything—and how MentorWell is filling that critical need.
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Beyond Sleep: Why Teens Need More Rest Than You Think
Teens today are more tired than ever—and it’s not just from lack of sleep. Discover the 7 types of rest every teen needs to thrive, regulate emotions, and build resilience. Learn how emotional rest, social breaks, and mentoring with MentorWell create safe, restorative spaces for real growth.
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This Is What Love Looks Like: The Brothers Who Carry Maddie’s Legacy Forward
When Maddie died at 14, her brothers Zac and Sawyer chose advocacy over silence. Through school talks and quiet acts of kindness, they carry her legacy and fight stigma around teen mental health. This story isn’t about loss—it’s about the kind of love that keeps showing up. A raw, real look at grief, purpose, and youth-led change. #TeenMentalHealth #GriefAndGrowth #SiblingAdvocacy #YouthVoices #MentalHealthMatters #LegacyOfLove
When Parents Are Holding It All Together With Duct Tape
This heartfelt story shares a parent’s quiet battle with grief, burnout, and emotional exhaustion following the loss of her daughter. It reveals how the founding of MentorWell—a safe, non-clinical mentorship space for teens and families—emerged from heartbreak to offer healing, support, and belonging for those silently struggling.
You’re Not Broken. You’re Grieving. And That Means You’re Still Alive.
Grief isn't a puzzle to solve or a battle to win — it's a journey through pain, survival, and slow, honest healing. This raw, compassionate guide offers 10 lived-through truths to help you carry the weight of heartbreak and rebuild a version of yourself that's wiser, real, and still standing.
Is It Okay to Talk About Their Child? (Yes, Here’s How)
Grief is isolating, and knowing what to say can feel impossible. In this heartfelt post, a grieving parent shares 7 simple, healing phrases that truly helped in moments of deep loss. Whether you're supporting someone or carrying your own grief, these words offer light, empathy, and connection.