Losing my husband, my best friend, and the father of our three beautiful daughters in a fatal motorcycle accident last year was a tragedy that shattered our world. He wasn’t just my partner—he was my source of strength, my confidant, and the heart of our family. In an instant, everything we knew changed, and the life we had built together was gone.
For our daughters, the loss has been especially profound. They lost the man who cheered them on at every milestone, who made them feel safe, and who filled our home with love and laughter. Each of them has felt his absence in unique ways—whether it’s the empty chair at dinner or the missed bedtime stories. Grieving alongside them has been the hardest thing I’ve ever faced. As their mother, I want to shield them from the pain, but my own grief is ever-present, reminding me of the depth of our loss.
The journey through grief has been rough and unpredictable. There are days when the sorrow feels unbearable and others when we manage to find moments of peace. I’ve come to cherish the memories we have—his laughter, his kindness, the way he made every moment brighter. Moving forward without him has required a strength I never knew I possessed, but it’s also been a testament to the love he left behind in all of us.
In the midst of this heartbreak, MomCo became a lifeline. Surrounded by women who didn’t try to fix my pain but simply sat with me in it, I found space to grieve, to breathe, and to slowly heal. MomCo reminded me that even in deep sorrow, I wasn’t alone. They helped me rediscover joy in little moments, offered encouragement when I felt broken, and provided a community where my daughters and I could be seen, supported, and loved.
As a single mother, I’ve had to step into roles I wasn’t prepared for, making decisions I once shared with him and finding ways to carry on for our daughters. Despite the heartbreak, I’ve come to realize that I want to find work that allows me to help others who are grieving or searching for strength and courage when life feels dark and lonely. I want to offer the same support I’ve needed—to be a source of comfort and hope for those navigating their own painful journeys. I can be that support system to other MomCo moms.
This past year has taught me that grief is not something you get over—it’s something you carry with you. But alongside it, you carry love, resilience, and the possibility of finding meaning again. Though the journey is difficult, it’s one I walk every day for my husband, for my daughters, and for those who might need a reminder that they’re not alone.