Meet Alex, a 20-year-old Engineering student who recently lost their beloved pet. Alex often shares their feelings online and uses humor to cope with life's challenges, but this time, the loss hit hard. A vibrant member of the Waterloo community, they are known for their passion for robotics and late-night study sessions but have recently taken to expressing their grief more openly. Alex hopes to channel their emotions into a project for their senior thesis, aiming to create an AI companion that can support others through tough times.