«However unique and precious your own loss feels, you realize that you’ve simply joined the limping thousands—millions—whose lives have been devastated by the routine catastrophes that befall someone, somewhere every second of every day. From them we learned what to expect: There would be no “healing.” No return to who we were. Those people died at the exact moment our child did.» Content notice: Sudden death of a child, intense grief, suicidal thoughts, and medical/funeral details. It may be distressing for some readers. If you feel comfortable reading it, it’s worth your time and energy.

From Weekly Filet #570, in May 2026.