Five years after her son was killed while out for a run, Ahmaud Arbery’s mother reflects on the pain, the unanswered questions, and the quiet struggles he was facing before his death. She shares how running was his form of therapy, recalls their final “I love you,” and explains that while his killers were punished, her grief is something she carries every day.
Out of that loss, she found purpose. Through advocacy, community support, and a partnership with a major sports brand, she helped create scholarships, mentorship programs, and an annual memorial run in his honor. Though justice was eventually served and laws were changed, she says healing is ongoing—and her mission now is ensuring her son is remembered as a life that mattered, not just a tragedy.
