I'm Dawn—a student of grief, a wife, and a mother of four amazing children—three who walk this earth with me and one who walks with Jesus. We live in the beautiful state of Colorado, where I find solace in its vast landscapes and ever-changing skies but escape to the Florida coast every chance I get. By trade, I am a professional photographer, capturing moments that tell a story. By calling, I am studying to become a mental health counselor, hoping to walk alongside others in their pain and healing.

This space is my journal—a reflection of the grief journey I never chose but now steward after the loss of our 15 year-old son, Julian to suicide. If you’re searching for hope in the midst of sorrow, you’re not alone.

Welcome to The Break of Dawn.

xo