Child loss changes everything, and Chad and Ronnie Fellers describe that shift with painful clarity after the death of their son, Paxton. Their story begins long before grief, with adoption, learning disabilities, and the day to day work of parenting a child from a hard place. They talk honestly about the “both and” reality many families live: a bright, hilarious kid who can also be exhausting, stubborn, and intense. That honesty matters for bereaved parents and for anyone who supports them, because it rejects polished narratives and names the truth that love and hardship can sit in the same room. We also get practical about support for bereaved parents: why presence matters more than polished words, why quick Bible verses can miss the moment, and what actually helps in the early weeks. They explain “future grief” and the waves of triggers that arrive at birthdays, holidays, and everyday milestones like driving and graduation. If you’re walking through grief, supporting someone who is, or searching for a faith that can hold both sorrow and hope, this conversation offers honesty you can lean on.

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