SOUTHLAKE, TX, November 26, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Retired senior executive and philanthropist Bryan Scott McMillan has been featured in a new in-depth interview exploring his daily habits, career lessons, and the personal experiences that shaped his life after loss. In the piece, McMillan uses his platform to raise awareness for grieving children and families dealing with emotional hardship, calling for stronger community involvement and more practical support.
"When my wife passed away, I saw how quickly grief can overwhelm a family," McMillan shared in the interview. "The WARM Place helped my children find their footing again, and it taught me how powerful small acts of support can be."
A Crisis That's Growing Quietly
Current data shows:
1 in 12 children in the U.S. will lose a parent or sibling before age 18.
Grieving children are twice as likely to experience depression and three times more likely to struggle in school.
Many families lack access to grief resources, especially in lower-income communities.
"These numbers aren't abstract," McMillan noted. "They reflect real children who don't know how to make sense of what happened to them. Most people underestimate how much their presence can help."
A Leader Turned Advocate
After a three-decade career revitalising global medical device businesses, McMillan's purpose expanded when he began volunteering at The WARM Place in 2006. He later supported Camp Sanguinity, and in 2018 founded Families with Holes, an organisation offering guidance to families experiencing loss.
"My leadership changed after grief. I stopped trying to fix everything and started listening more. Families don't need perfection — they need people who show up."
His Call to Action: "Start Small, Start Local"
Rather than pushing for donations or large-scale initiatives, McMillan emphasises simple, reachable steps anyone can take:
Check in regularly — a message, a meal, or a visit goes further than people realise.
Listen without judgement — support doesn't mean solving, it means being present.
Encourage rest and routine — overwhelmed families need steadiness.
Share helpful resources — local grief centres, church groups, or youth programmes.
Walk with someone — literally.
McMillan said, "Walking without headphones has helped me through my darkest seasons. It clears the mind. It helps people talk."
Why It Matters Now
Many grief support centres report rising demand, with waiting lists stretching weeks or months. "Families feel alone. Children feel confused. And in many cases, the community doesn't know how to step in," McMillan said. "You don't need training to help someone heal — you just need compassion."
Bryan Scott McMillan is a retired senior executive with decades of leadership in the medical device industry. After losing his wife to cancer, he became an advocate for grieving families and founded Families with Holes to provide guidance, hope, and support. He volunteers at The WARM Place, Camp Sanguinity, and serves within faith-based communities.
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