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Amanda Kloots is telling the world how personal she is by making sure her late husband, Nick Cordero, remains active and known in the lives and hearts of their very young son, Elvis. The TV star shared her emotional methods in a post, pointing to daily chats and memory-making as two of the most moving ways that have resulted in great empathy and sharing of experiences among others suffering the same loss.
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Posting on social media was very sentimental. Kloots continued to share the practices that made her, and in this case her son, feel close to Cordero, who sadly lost his life due to complications related to COVID-19 in July 2020. For her, the first step was to “talk” about him “every day.” Kloots said she was very inventive in keeping his memory alive in her daily life by saying things like “That’s what Dad would have done” or “Dad loved this song.” He also stated that the continued recognition had a significant impact on Elvis, who is now the one saying, “Dad used to do this right, Mom?” Kloots commented that these moments are like his heart bursting with love and pain mixed together.
Next, turning Nick’s past possessions into soft, cuddly comforts of the present is the next method. Kloots mapped the flow of stuffed animals made from his robe, pillows printed with his face and many other keepsakes scattered around the house. He mentioned that the little boy felt great relief and comfort when he hugged a toy that was made from his father’s clothes. The little boy called it “like a hug from heaven.” This innovative approach to grief has created a tangible bond with the father that the boy, Elvis, was too young to remember clearly.
Kloots’ stories provoked a very quick and deep response of sympathy. Many commenters on her post were, in fact, storytellers and one of them shared her personal story, saying: “We are keeping my angel brother’s memory alive in a similar way, but oh how I wish we had thought of your wonderful idea with his clothes! His children were only 5, 7 and 9 years old when he passed away and I know how much they would have loved to be surrounded by stuffed animals and have pillows made from his clothes in their homes! It’s so charming and cool!” The commentary here not only highlights but also indicates how Kloots’ practical ideas can serve as a guide for other families who might follow that path to ease their children’s pain.
Another person mentioned the lasting effect of the Kloots method and this was truly sharing a personal experience from his childhood. “My mother always talked about my grandfather and I never met him but I feel like I knew him and I feel immense love for him,” the user wrote. “What you’re doing works!” This perspective suggests that the future will not be so bleak, since the scenario is based on the premise that Elvis will be raised to have a great affection for his father’s love and character because of what his mother is doing now.
Among the comments praising his fatherhood and showing unity, there were also some considering the future and expressing hopes for Kloots’ personal happiness. One follower said: “I wish you find love again, Amanda, for you and Elvis, but most of all for you.” Others who not only recognize their resistance but also hope for their happiness and collaboration in the future are those who supported this idea. The overall response can be interpreted as a picture of a community that not only shares Kloots’ pain but also strengthens her in her resilience.
Since Cordero’s hospitalization and death, Kloots has been very open about her grieving process, which garnered support from thousands of people as a tragedy unfolding in real time. Her choice to reveal such sensitive aspects of her recovery has the effect of normalizing the conversation about death while offering loving strategies that are tangible for the public service of keeping a loved one’s memory alive. The focus of the speech is on making the child aware of what his father was like and who he was.
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The third method that he was going to reveal remains a secret, which has caused many to wait for the last advice from his council. For now, however, the two methods she has revealed (constantly talking about the person and creating inventive physical memories) are powerful symbolism of a mother’s love and her desire to connect past loss with present life. With grace, Amanda Kloots continues to navigate life, ensuring that Nick Cordero is not a bygone, forgotten era, but a vibrant part of her family saga. She recently shared a touching morning routine with her son Elvis and has been open about the hard truth about grief and healing. In a recent revelation, she also shared her secret to getting a perfect, uninterrupted ten hours of sleep.
