Through the Grey Skies
A Mother’s Journey of Grief and Hope
by Megan Hewson

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“It wasn’t supposed to be this way.” Every mother carries hopes and dreams for her unborn child, rarely imagining a motherhood journey that veers so far from the path she once envisioned. Through tender storytelling and honest reflection, Megan Hewson invites readers into her deeply personal journey to motherhood—one marked by breathtaking joy and profound loss. From multiple IVF attempts and complicated pregnancies to the devastating death of her infant son, Tucker, Megan guides readers through the emotional terrain of fierce love and deep grief. With openness and vulnerability, she shares a rare perspective on an “out of order” loss: saying goodbye to a baby who had just barely arrived. At its heart, this is a story about love—love that endures even when everything has changed. Megan writes about parenting her surviving son while grieving Tucker, navigating friendships strained by loss, and learning how to carry both sorrow and gratitude forward. Megan and Tucker’s story is a testament to the strength of parental love, the importance of connection, and the complicated, nonlinear nature of grief. This is a story of courage, vulnerability, and the bonds that hold us together—offering gentle reassurance that even when storm clouds gather, the sun, and moments of joy, can return and be claimed again. Above all, Through the Grey Skies honours Tucker’s life and ensures he will never be forgotten. Though his time was brief, his impact was profound.

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"Through the Grey Skies by Megan Hewson is a heartfelt story by a grieving mother. Megan’s openness allowed me to experience her journey through heartbreak, faith and healing. While emotionally hard to read at times, it is a testament to the strength of a mother." — Jaime Nakonechny "Through the Grey Skies by Megan Hewson shares a mother’s story that will break your heart while gently reminding you that hope will prevail. An honest narrative of a mother’s emotional journey through infertility, infant loss, and finding her footing in an ocean of grief. Her message is confirmation that the sun will come out again, and maybe even bring a rainbow or two." — Audrey Martyniuk, B.Ed. "Through the Grey Skies is one of those rare books that doesn't simply tell a story, it invites you to walk beside it. Megan Hewson writes with remarkable honesty, allowing readers into the most intimate moments of love, heartbreak, hope, anger, and ultimately healing. Rather than offering easy answers or clichés, she shares the raw reality of infertility, the unimaginable loss of her son Tucker, and the lifelong journey of learning to carry grief while continuing to live fully. What makes this memoir so powerful is that Tucker becomes far more than the child at the centre of a tragedy. Through Megan's beautiful storytelling, he becomes a little boy you come to know, love, and mourn alongside her. By the final chapter, you don't simply understand her loss, you feel the lasting impact of his life. This is not just a book about losing a child. It's a book about the enduring power of a mother's love, the resilience of a family, and the quiet hope that can eventually emerge, even through life's darkest skies. Whether you've experienced profound loss yourself or want to better understand someone who has, Through the Grey Skies is a deeply moving and unforgettable read that will stay with you long after you've turned the final page." — Patrick Callaghan, Keynote Speaker, Transformational & Performance Coach, Workshop Facilitator

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Megan Hewson holds a bachelor's degree in education and writes with clarity, compassion, and authenticity of her lived experience as a parent dealing with profound grief. Through her writing, which is grounded in lived experience, she hopes to ease the isolation of grief while reminding readers that it is possible to keep moving forward, even after seemingly unbearable loss. Hewson lives in Leduc County, Alberta, with her husband Mark and their children, Berkley, Presley, and Tessa, where she keeps Tucker’s memory close to her heart. When she’s not writing, she enjoys crafting, designing, organizing, and creating meaningful spaces.

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