Remembering Nick 25 Years Later

Twenty-five years.

It’s hard to believe it’s been that long since I last heard my son’s voice, saw his smile, or felt his arms around me. In some ways, it feels like yesterday...in others, it feels like a lifetime I’ve been walking through without him.

The pain doesn’t disappear. It changes shape, but it’s always there. Over these years, I’ve learned to live with the ache, to honor Nicholas by sharing his story, and to keep his memory alive in every way I can.

This anniversary isn’t just about marking the passage of time - it’s about remembering the beautiful, kind, and funny young man he was, and the love that will never fade.

My hope is that by speaking his name, telling his story, and holding space for my grief, I can keep him close and perhaps help others who have faced the unimaginable.

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With Love,

Susan

❤ Nick's Mom ❤