I want to take a moment to introduce you to someone incredibly special—my beautiful friend, Bri Hardy. If you’ve ever met her, you know she radiates love, warmth, and resilience, even through the darkest storms. Bri knows loss in a way that most of us can’t begin to comprehend.

Her world was shattered the day she and her husband lost their precious son, Will, in a tragic car accident. The kind of pain that no parent should ever have to face. And not long before that, she lost her beloved father, Jon Emerick—a rock in her life and a man who meant the world to her.

Through all of this, Bri has done something so brave. She’s taken her grief, her heartache, and her love, and poured it into something beautiful and healing. She’s created a space to honor both of them and to help others who are walking through the heavy fog of loss.

Please visit and follow her new blog, mysecondhalfself.com. It’s a sacred corner of the internet, built in loving memory of Will and Jon. A place where grief is met with grace, where sorrow is met with understanding, and where those carrying the weight of heartbreak can feel a little less alone.

Bri’s courage is something I deeply admire. This blog isn’t just a tribute—it’s a lifeline. Please follow, read, share, and hold space for her and others like her. You never know who may need to hear the words she's writing.

We love you, Bri. And we’ll never forget Will or Jon. 🧡💜