My 15-Year-Old Died By Suicide. Here's The Question I Never Asked — And Now It's Too Late.

"If you take nothing else from what I’m about to say, take this."

The author and Parker on a father-daughter date in 2016

The author's last picture with all three of his kids

Alex Koltchak is a writer, filmmaker, actor, performer, and stand-up comedian. His one-man show, Bent Through Glass, is being staged at The 30th Street Theater in NYC from April 1-25, 2026, with the aim of performing the work nationally.

If you or someone you know needs help, call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org for mental health support. Additionally, you can find local mental health and crisis resources at dontcallthepolice.com. Outside of the U.S., please visit the International Association for Suicide Prevention.This article originally appeared on HuffPost in March 2026.