Missing You

With the most shattered heart, I share the passing of my eldest son, Tristan.

10/10/1999 – 12/23/2025

Tristan died peacefully in his sleep. He did not suffer.

We were all excited for Christmas. Full of plans, love, and joy. Now the pain left behind is unbearable. His gifts sit unopened under the tree, and Christmas will never be the same for our family.

Tristan made me a mother. He was my first baby, my heart outside my body, and a love I cannot put into words. He leaves behind two brothers who are absolutely heartbroken and trying to understand how life can change so suddenly.

I also feel compelled to share this in the hope it may save another family from this kind of pain: please be aware of the dangers of kratom, a substance currently being sold legally in vape shops and marketed as “natural” or “safe.” We never imagined something sold so openly could be so dangerous.

Please hold our family close in your thoughts and prayers as we learn how to breathe through this unimaginable loss.

Rest in peace, my beautiful boy.

I love you forever and always.