Grief is a snake that seeps in silently as it strikes. Although not venomous, its bite stings badly and pain heightened as we endure our first round of “the most wonderful time of the year” without our family being complete. We find refuge in Purple, Kiki’s favorite color and its symbolism of his spirit. Full of love, strength and good vibes - our family motto.  

Grief for bereaved parents can be particularly complex. Often filled with a mix of sorrow, anger and longing because it’s unnatural for a child to die before their parent...