My journey with Walk With You began in 2021, following the heartbreaking loss of my second child, Grady, who was born with a congenital heart defect and passed away in the NICU at just three days old. My family was suddenly thrown into an unfamiliar and overwhelming reality, forced to make critical decisions even before his passing—decisions for which we felt utterly unprepared. Beyond the immense grief, the responsibility of planning a funeral for one’s own child and managing the logistical and emotional demands in the immediate aftermath of loss was profoundly challenging.

In the months that followed, I often reflected on how invaluable it would have been to receive the same level of support after leaving the hospital as we did within its walls. During Grady’s time in the NICU, we had social workers and nurses who guided us through difficult conversations and complex choices, but once we stepped beyond those doors, that support abruptly disappeared.

Later, I reconnected with one of Grady’s NICU nurses, Kylie, and shared my experience with her. A few weeks after our conversation, she revealed her vision for Walk With You, and from that moment, I knew I had to be part of it. Providing families with the compassionate guidance, resources, and support they need in the aftermath of their child’s passing has since become a deeply personal mission—one rooted in ensuring that no family navigates this journey alone.