Who says you can’t have more than one dream?
Not Martellus Bennett. The former NFL tight end who played for five teams in his 10-year career, including the Super Bowl LI-winning New England Patriots, now has big dreams for his second career as a storyteller.
On April 11, Bennett appeared on “The Daily Show with Trevor Noah” to discuss his second children’s book in three years, “Hey A.J., It’s Bedtime!” The books are inspired by his daughter, Austin Jett.
“My daughter was born about four years ago,” Bennett said. “You start buying all these children’s books; you’re excited. And I’m, like, I’m gonna share all these stories with her. I’m gonna get Dr. Seuss, Roald Dahl, Shel Silverstein, Walter Dean Myers, we’re gonna read all these books. And then I saw there’s not a lot of characters that look like her.”
So Bennet wrote his first book, “Hey A.J., It’s Saturday!” which is about an imaginative black girl who finds another world in her kitchen. The book was released through Bennett’s company, The Imagination Agency. “I love [the book] because it’s just a little black girl, and it’s not focused on her color, it’s just focused on her awesomeness,” Bennett said.
When he released “Hey A.J., It’s Saturday!” he told the official Patriots website how he broke the typical NFL mold by embracing his creativity. “I think sometimes in life we learn that we’re only allowed to have one dream, but you can have more than one dream. You can accomplish more than one thing,” Bennett said. “That’s the biggest thing. You’re not just one thing. Don’t put yourself in a box. Become anything that you want to be.”
Bennett’s ultimate goal is to build a theme park. “Disney’s going to be the second happiest place on earth,” he told Noah.
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This response to someone grieving a friend might be the best internet comment ever
When someone is hit with the sudden loss of a friend or loved one, words rarely feel like enough. Yet, more than a decade ago, a wise Redditor named GSnow shared thoughts so profound they still bring comfort to grieving hearts today.
Originally posted around 2011, the now-famous reply was rediscovered when Upvoted, an official Reddit publication, featured it again to remind everyone of its enduring truth. It began as a simple plea for help: “My friend just died. I don't know what to do.”
What followed was a piece of writing that many consider one of the internet’s best comments of all time. It remains shared across social media, grief forums, and personal messages to this day because its honesty and metaphor speak to the raw reality of loss and the slow, irregular path toward healing.
Below is GSnow’s full reply, unchanged, in all its gentle, wave-crashing beauty:
Why this advice still matters
Mental health professionals and grief counselors often describe bereavement in stages or phases, but GSnow’s “wave theory” gives an image more relatable for many. Rather than a linear process, grief surges and retreats—sometimes triggered by a song, a place, or a simple morning cup of coffee.
In recent years, this metaphor has found renewed relevance. Communities on Reddit, TikTok, and grief support groups frequently reshare it to help explain the unpredictable nature of mourning.
Many readers say this analogy helps them feel less alone, giving them permission to ride each wave of grief rather than fight it.
Finding comfort in shared wisdom
Since this comment first surfaced, countless people have posted their own stories underneath it, thanking GSnow and passing the words to others facing fresh heartbreak. It’s proof that sometimes, the internet can feel like a global support group—strangers linked by shared loss and hope.
For those searching for more support today, organizations like The Dougy Center, GriefShare, and local bereavement groups offer compassionate resources. If you or someone you know is struggling with intense grief, please reach out to mental health professionals who can help navigate these deep waters.
When grief comes crashing like the ocean, remember these words—and hang on. There is life between the waves.
This article originally appeared four years ago.