DA-EXP-401:   
Darius Jones

Darius Jones is navigating overwhelming grief after his young son's drowning while coping with guilt, family conflict, and concern for his surviving twin. He is not hostile, but he is emotionally raw and easily overwhelmed by anything that feels rushed or clinical. The advocate must slow the conversation, acknowledge competing emotions, and create a safe, supportive space before discussing donation or next steps.

• Supporting a grieving parent through anticipatory grief and guilt
• Navigating conversations complicated by co-parent conflict and divorce
• Acknowledging the guilt of a family member (grandmother) who was present at the time of injury, without addressing her directly
• Pacing a conversation about comfort care and DCD donation sensitively
• Holding space for a parent torn between a critically ill child and a healthy sibling at home