Gretchen Rossi is getting real about the impact of grief on her family after the loss of her partner Slade Smiley's son, Grayson Arroyo-Smiley. The reality star tells PEOPLE it's been a struggle at times to stay present for their 4-year-old daughter Skylar, who seems to understand what her parents are going through.
died on Feb. 5 at age 22 after battling a rare form of brain cancer, diagnosed when he was just 5 years old. He underwent 30 brain surgeries over the course of his life.
"We always pray for Grayson and talk to him in heaven. And she is the sweetest thing ever. And I can't tell you how many times she says, ‘Mommy, daddy, I miss Grayson.' It's just so sweet when she says those things."Continues Gretchen, "So there's been this difficulty of finding that balance of being able to go through your own emotional grief — but also still be present and there for her where she doesn't carry that burden. Because she's so young.
"She comes right up and she always asks, ‘Mommy and Daddy, are you sad about Grayson?’ And she knows it," Gretchen says. "She knows what we're sad about. That's what's so fascinating about her."On Feb. 7, Gretchen announced the tragic news of Grayson's death on her Instagram page, sharing a tribute and photo memories.
Continued Gretchen, "He was a true beacon of light and hope. Although his life was cut short on earth he made an incredible impact on so many people. The Lord knew his life had purpose and would touch many along the way."
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