Hi Friend,
My name’s Jason—most people call me JMack. You can too.
I used to think grief was just weak people crying in bed while strong people like me took care of business. That’s how I handled Cindy’s suicide. I told myself I moved on. But I was lying to myself—and it screwed me up for years.
I buried it with booze. I ignored it. I kept pushing forward. But grief doesn’t just disappear because you pretend it’s not there.
Then, in 2023, I lost my daughter, Chloe, in a car accident. And there’s nothing in the world that prepares you for burying your child. But this time, I knew I had a choice: drown in the same mistakes—or figure out how to carry the weight without letting it destroy me.
Most men have no idea what to do with grief. We push through. We numb it. We tell ourselves we’re fine. But I’ve learned how to carry it—and still be the man my family needs. That’s what I’m sharing here.
What You’ll Get From This Newsletter:
✅ Real talk on grief—how to carry it without letting it wreck your life.
✅ How to be a better man, husband, and father—even when you’re struggling.
✅ Hard-earned lessons on loss, resilience, and showing up strong.
I don’t send emails on a schedule. I write when I have something worth saying. And I don’t sugarcoat things—if you’re looking for soft and fluffy, this ain’t the place.
Start Here:
1️⃣ Download your free guide – What Not to Say: 10 Mistakes That Make Grief & Hard Emotions Worse.
Most guys screw this up. I sure as hell did. This guide will save you from making things worse—without even realizing it. 👉 Grab it now before you say something you regret.
2️⃣ Read this next:
How to Show Up for Someone Who’s Hurting - Without Making Things Worse
The Brutal Truth About Emotional Validation
3️⃣ Check out (and share with a grieving man or someone who loves him)
This is the book I wish I had when my world fell apart. No fluff, no clichés—just real tools for getting through the hardest shit life throws at you.
I’m damn glad you’re here. This isn’t just another newsletter—it’s a place for men, and those who love them, who refuse to let grief take them out. If something here speaks to you, drop a comment. Let me know what brought you.
JMack
P.S. - Keep an eye on your inbox for emails from jmackenzie@aims-institute.com. I’ll be sending over more tools, stories, and no-BS insights in the coming days. If you don’t see them, check your spam or promotions folder and drag them to your main inbox.
