Brian Perry, the KPRC 2 Houston Manager of Streaming & Creative Content, has been writing pieces for click2houston.com that are deeply personal to him.
In July 2020, his youngest son, Ethan, 12, was diagnosed with T-cell lymphoblastic Lymphoma. After enduring extensive treatments, he passed away on March 25, 2021, leaving Perry's family devastated.
I recommend you read two articles by Perry, which offer personal insights into his experience with grief after the loss of Ethan.
The first article, "The raw truth about grief," provides guidance on how to support someone who is grieving. Perry advises against using everyday, often unhelpful phrases and instead suggests offering specific, practical assistance and being present with the person, even in difficult moments.
The second article, "Beyond Breakfast Biscuits," is a personal story about his own grieving process. He describes starting a ritual of buying two Chick-fil-A chicken biscuits every Saturday to honor his son. This ritual led to an outpouring of support from the Chick-fil-A community, culminating in a visit to their headquarters, which he found to be a deeply emotional and healing experience.
Together, the articles show a powerful narrative of a father's journey through grief—from his personal coping mechanisms to his public advice on how others can help those who are suffering.
