In this blog post, Erin Slivka shares her deeply personal journey through grief after losing her 6-year-old daughter, Ayla. She reflects on how grief arrived as something heavy and unrelenting but has since evolved—not disappearing, but transforming from fear into a lasting expression of love. Through the ups and downs, she has learned that grief is not just sorrow; it is a companion that reminds us of the depth of our connection and love.