Dealing with grief and challenging times can feel overwhelming, but it’s important to remember that it’s okay to be in touch with your emotions. One of the biggest pieces of advice for anyone facing these struggles is to allow yourself to feel everything you’re going through, without fear or shame. Emotions come and go, and it’s essential to let yourself experience them fully. As one person shared, “You have to feel it because if you don’t, it just gets more powerful.”

A touching example of honoring a loved one comes from Sister Wives star Janelle’s daughter, Maddie, who recently gave birth to a baby girl. In a beautiful tribute to her late brother, Garrison Brown, Maddie named her daughter Amelia Estelle, with Estelle meaning “star” in Latin. Fans quickly noticed the special nod to Garrison, considering that his favorite movie was Dragonheart, which features the iconic line, “Bow to the stars.” Maddie confirmed that Estelle was chosen as a tribute to him, highlighting how deeply Garrison’s memory is woven into her life and family.

Since Garrison’s passing, his siblings have also found ways to honor him. Some have gotten tattoos featuring the phrase “Bow to the Stars.” The pain of losing him is still fresh, and as his mother Janelle shared, “No mom should bury their child.” It’s a heartbreaking reality that many families can relate to, and the Brown family has found comfort in keeping Garrison’s memory alive in meaningful ways.

Christine, Janelle’s former sister wife and a close family friend, also found her own way to honor Garrison’s memory. She planted a tree in his memory, a Louisa flowering willow named Sedona Midnight—a name Garrison himself had chosen. He had once shared on Instagram that Sedona Midnight would have been his stripper name if he had ever pursued that career, after taking a beautiful photograph of Sedona, which inspired the name. After his death, Christine decided that planting a tree was a fitting tribute. This tree will grow strong and large, and its branches will eventually overflow, creating a place where the family can sit and feel close to Garrison. As Christine shared, “When you want to spend time with Garrison, you can just go sit with Sedona Midnight.”

These acts of remembrance—whether through names, tattoos, or trees—serve as powerful ways for families to cope with loss and keep their loved ones alive in their hearts. Through such gestures, the pain of grief may never fully disappear, but these tributes help provide solace, honoring the memories that will forever remain a part of them.