There are few words that can ease the heartbreak of a grieving parent, and influencer Lindsay Dewey’s recent post has left the internet in tears as she bravely shared the devastating news that her 22-month-old son, Reed, has passed away following a tragic accident at home.

Lindsay, who has built a community of devoted followers through her heartfelt posts about parenting, motherhood and family life, shared the news through a moving message posted to her social media channels.

"Our precious, joyful, absolutely perfect baby boy did not receive his earthly miracle," she wrote. "We are devastated. But I can't help but feel immense gratitude for having been his mom for 22 months. He only knew love. And he only gave love. Really. And those around us can attest to that."

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She continued: "We were deprived of watching our crazy, fun-loving little boy grow up. It's not fair. He didn't deserve this."

The heartbreaking event unfolded in mere moments. Lindsay explained that she was in the kitchen preparing food when she heard a sudden noise from another room. What she discovered would change her family's life forever.

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Reed had been walking around the house when he accidentally pulled down a mirror that had been propped up against the wall. It had a suction-cup glass that Reed had tugged at unknowingly, dislodging it.