Hello, I’m Erika. Thank you for being here with me—it means more than I can put into words. My husband Charlie’s life was cut short by an assassination, and while that loss has shaken me to my core, I’ve been learning to carry both grief and hope together.

I won’t pretend that every day is easy. Some mornings feel heavy, as though silence itself presses against my chest. But I believe God can work even in sorrow, and I’ve come to lean on faith, friends, and the small, ordinary blessings of life.

I don’t want this space to be only about mourning, though. It’s also about moving forward—about conversation, kindness, and finding pieces of joy where we can. Whether you want to talk about Charlie’s legacy, about faith, or simply about the little details of life, I’m glad to share this moment with you.

So tell me—what’s on your mind today?