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Seany's handprint.

My name is Elizabeth. My friends call me Libby, and I’m a mother navigating life after the unimaginable—the death of my son, Sean.

Sean passed away in 2016. He was 18 years old. And he was—is—so deeply loved.

I am also the mother of another son and two daughters, and trying to parent through grief has been one of the hardest things I’ve ever faced and I don't know that I've done a good job of it. Only they can comment on that. Grief doesn’t move in a straight line. It weaves its way into every part of life—marriage, parenting, friendships, the way you breathe, the way you move through the world. It changes everything.

I created Where Some Light Shines In as a space for honesty. A space for grief, yes—but also for love. For connection. For remembering. For the moments of peace that come when you least expect them. And for the flickers of light that still manage to shine through, even in the darkest places.

This blog is for other parents who have lost a child. It’s for the ones who wake up with a hole in their chest, who feel isolated in their pain, who are searching for meaning, for understanding, or simply for someone who gets it. If that’s you, I want you to know: You are not alone here.

Here, I share:

Personal reflections on grief, healing, and survival
Memories and stories of Sean—who he was and how he lives on in us
The ongoing journey of navigating marriage, family, and identity after loss
The raw and real truths of this life we never asked for, but are now living
Moments of unexpected comfort, connection, and light

This isn’t a place for toxic positivity or quick-fix answers. This is a place for truth. For love. For honoring the children we miss with every breath.

This is for Sean.
And this is for you.

With all my heart,
Libby xo

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