Christmas is meant to be a season of joy, but for some, it carries an ache that never quite fades.
Join Billy West and Marvin Blake as they open their hearts and speak honestly about what it means to face the holidays after unimaginable loss. Billy shares the pain of his most recent heartbreak—the loss of his beloved son, Nick—and how Christmas now arrives with memories that both comfort and wound. In those darkest moments, Billy discovered that the most comforting support came through the outreach of friends whose presence, prayers, and quiet acts of kindness helped carry him forward when his strength was gone.
Marvin reflects on the weight of losing five family members and the deep emptiness their absence leaves behind during the Christmas season. For Marvin, the most powerful comfort came through the steady embrace of friends, family, and former coaches—people who had walked with him throughout his life and refused to let him face his grief alone. Their calls, visits, shared memories, and unwavering love became anchors during a season that might otherwise have felt unbearable.
Together, they speak not only of grief, but of love that never fades—and of community that shows up, surrounds you, and holds you together when your heart is breaking. Their stories remind us that even in profound loss, hope can still be found in the hands of those who care.
