"I am his mother"

4/18/2025 – 9pm update:  The original obituary has now been updated to include myself and all of my family members. Sadly, it took publicly sharing my story and my grief for that to happen. My story remains the same — this is what happened to me. It should never have taken this much effort to be acknowledged in my own son's obituary. Thank you to everyone who read my story and for the outpouring of love and support. I feel seen, heard, and validated — and that is helping to soften the rough edges of this intense grief. It means more to me than you will ever know. This is not easy to share, but I need to speak. I’m a private person, and what follows is deeply personal. I’m not seeking conflict — only to share the truth about my love for my son, my grief, and the pain of being left out of his story. If this helps even one person seek help, then the vulnerability is worth it. ⸻ I am his mother. Two weeks ago, I lost my son, Owen Briggs. The grief is unrelenting. There are no words bi...