My Journey of Grief, Hope, and Faith

Growing up in the whaling city of New Bedford, Massachusetts, author Jason E. Bouchard enjoyed a special relationship with his parents. He was a momma’s boy, and his dad is his best friend. Bouchard cherished the relationship with his mother, sharing a love for midnight ice cream snacking. She was his biggest supporter in life, and he constantly strived to make her proud.

In February of 2021, Bouchard learned his mother had cancer that spread quickly, and within three weeks she passed awa...