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It's Complicated: The Grief and Stigma Attached to Losing a Parent to Substance Use IOAD2025
My journey with grief centres around the loss of my father. The grief I carry is complex, shaped by a relationship that was anything but typical. When he passed away, I was surprised by the depth of my sorrow. I thought I would feel indifferent. For years, I had imagined scenarios where his death would relieve the tension and anxiety his presence often brought. But grief doesn’t work that way. His death broke me...
Aug 64 min read
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Youth grief: Supporting Youth Navigating Grief Around the Holidays After Losing a Parent to Addiction
Holidays and long breaks from school can bring up complex feelings. Read on to learn about anticipatory grief and how to support a young per
Dec 16, 20244 min read
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Overcoming Generational Trauma: Writing My Way Through My Father’s Death from Alcohol
n a way, it felt like I lost him twice: once through his addiction, and again when he physically left this world.
Oct 22, 20244 min read
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