is life in the summer of 2011 when he packed his belongings into the back of his truck and moved to the mountains of North Carolina. A few weeks later his parents were murdered at the hands of his younger brother. This traumatic event drew Ryan into dark, lonely places in his soul and psyche that he never knew existed. This is a story of tragedy, hope, and an unexpected, healing friendship with his co-author, Dan Yearick. Ryan conveys his story with candor and in absolute vulnerability in order to offer hope for those who experience tragic loss, as well as to assist those who aid people suffering from grief.