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Jan 9, 2025 | 
healthing.ca | Chris Coulter
2025 will mark 10 years since we lost Maddie. It’s been a decade that has been the most tragic, emotional, and transformative period of my life. I’ve cried more tears than I ever thought possible, reflecting on the weight of that loss and how I hold myself accountable. I’ve experienced sadness so profound it felt insurmountable, yet this decade has also been one of profound purpose. Losing Maddie taught me more about parenting than I could have ever imagined.
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Dec 17, 2024 | 
stonyplainreporter.com | Chris Coulter
Advertisement 1Maddie's photo is a reflection of love, of the life she lived, and the joy she brought to everyone who knew her. • • Article contentI walk past my fridge dozens of times a day, something I’ve always done without a second thought. Advertisement 2Article contentArticle contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team. We apologize, but this video has failed to load.
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Nov 19, 2024 | 
healthing.ca | Chris Coulter
Navigating my emotions after losing my daughter, Maddie has been both challenging and enlightening in ways I never expected. The grief is still there, like a constant undercurrent, but over time, I’ve learned it’s not something you move past—it’s something you learn to carry. Some days, the weight of her absence is overwhelming, and it feels like I’m back at square one, reliving the raw pain of her loss.
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Nov 19, 2024 | 
canoe.com | Chris Coulter
Navigating my emotions after losing my daughter, Maddie has been both challenging and enlightening in ways I never expected. Author of the article: Chris Coulter Published Nov 19, 2024 • 4 minute readGrief, I’ve come to realize, is not just about loss. It’s about the deep bond we had, the love that remains, and how that connection continues to shape me daily.
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Nov 11, 2024 | 
healthing.ca | Chris Coulter
If you’ve ever faced the unimaginable, you know that grief doesn’t follow a script. It doesn’t arrive quietly, nor does it leave when asked. Instead, it drags in unexpected guests—like anger and empathy—who settle in, creating a complicated, often contradictory emotional mix. I admit to not having all the answers, but I do understand how these emotions collide and maybe even how they learn to coexist.
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Oct 31, 2024 | 
healthing.ca | Chris Coulter
Parenting a teenager is tough, even on the best of days. But when your teen is struggling with depression, it’s an entirely different challenge—one that’s filled with heartbreak, confusion, and moments of profound helplessness. I know this because I’ve lived it. I walked that journey with my daughter, Maddie, who struggled deeply with depression before we lost her in 2015.
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Oct 15, 2024 | 
chriscoulter-66476.medium.com | Chris Coulter
Chris Coulter·Follow5 min read·--As parents, we often think we need all the answers. We want to fix things, protect our kids, and steer them away from pain. But when your teen is struggling with depression, it can feel like navigating a storm without a compass. Having faced it with Maddie, my daughter, I know this all too well. There were moments when I didn’t know what to do or say, and it often felt like I was fumbling in the dark. Looking back, I realize I didn’t have all the skills I needed then.
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Oct 11, 2024 | 
chriscoulter-66476.medium.com | Chris Coulter
Chris Coulter·Follow7 min read·--Raising a Child with Depression: What Every Parent Needs to KnowParenting a teenager is tough, even on the best of days. But when your teen is struggling with depression, it’s an entirely different challenge – one that’s filled with heartbreak, confusion, and moments of profound helplessness. I know this because I’ve lived it. I walked that journey with my daughter, Maddie, who struggled deeply with depression before we lost her in 2015.
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Sep 30, 2024 | 
chriscoulter-66476.medium.com | Chris Coulter
Chris Coulter·Follow3 min read·--When I shared a deeply personal post about my daughter Maddie on World Suicide Awareness Day, I never imagined how much it would resonate. It was a heartfelt reflection to honour Maddie, and I hoped it might help others feel less alone in their own struggles. Honestly, I wasn’t even planning to post anything.
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Aug 15, 2024 | 
lfpress.com | Chris Coulter
Parenting through the tumultuous teenage years is challenging in itself, and when mental health issues enter the picture, it becomes a battlefield for emotional, marital, and physical well-being. Author of the article: Chris Coulter Published Aug 15, 2024 • Last updated 6 minutes ago • 3 minute readYou can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Seeing your child go through emotional challenges initiates a profound self-reflection.
