Ryan didn’t have to call him Dad, but Steve was everything he wished for in a father. When a horrific accident took Steve's life, Ryan was forced to navigate boyhood without his stepdad; a rather lonely journey to becoming a man. Link to sponsor: https://thistleandthreadboutique.com

Portland is a unique city that prides itself on 'weirdness', public transportation, and lush landscapes of urban development. At 16, Portland gave Violet a thriving edge, but something changed when her city’s crisis hit close to home.

Camarin shared her zest for life with her father. They accepted each other for who they were, and forgave one another for their faults. But when Camarin took the high road and Randy took the other, not even her love for him could save him from himself.

When Jacob left his hometown after high school, he never looked back. He traveled and experienced life to the fullest, and his parents admired his free will. Until one day, his mom traveled across the state to see him and she never showed up- putting Jacob’s new life skills to the ultimate test.

Sheena always knew she wanted to be a mom. So when her and Aaron became parents, her new title came so naturally despite the fact that she was only a teenager. Until one Spring day, her world came crumbling down after a tragic accident- shocking the lives of everyone who knew her.

Chelsey was in the prime of her life. She had just been accepted into a PhD program, had broken off her engagement, and was ready for a fresh new start. She thought she had it all figured out, but a shocking discovery changed everything.

It was a regular start to her 8th grade year. Like the years before, her biggest concern in junior high was fitting in and being a normal teenager. But then the life that she once knew ended as quickly as this particular Monday began. This is Sarah Schindler and her story of grief.