At the age of 27 Jay found out his mother had passed away through a Facebook post. Being his worst nightmare, Jay had two choices to make during grief. He could either fall to pieces or use his mothers passing as his strength to carry on...

Jay is now living his dream life as a successful film photographer. We discuss caring for an ill parent in childhood, the moment you find out your world has changed, what people really need during grief, beautiful memories of Nilda, and why Jay looks like a 14 year old girl...

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