Mourning is an intimate and unique experience for each of us. If you or someone you know experiences loss, the new emotions may feel overwhelming and confusing. Feeling this way is natural and even necessary.
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Helping Others Grieve
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What Not to Say
Going through grief, which is being experienced by so many people these days, can leave a lasting imprint on the brain and can cause a myriad of symptoms. It can make people feel sad, depressed, unable to concentrate, edgy, anxious, or irritable, and can cause trouble sleeping. If you know someone who’s mourning the loss of a loved one, you may wonder what you should say, or what you shouldn’t say. Here are things you should avoid:
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Additional Grief Resources
Grief Recovery After a Substance Passing (GRASP)
A community for those who have lost a loved one through Substance Use Disorder.
Compassionate Friends
The Compassionate Friends non-profit organization exists to provide friendship, understanding, and hope to those going through the natural grieving process.
Tragedy Assistance Program For Survivors (TAPS)
TAPS provides comfort, care and resources to all those grieving the death of a military loved one.
Partnership to End Addiction
It can be devastating to lose a family member to substance use or an overdose. With the help of our peer parent coaches who have navigated this terrible loss, we have complied a list of resources we hope can help bring healing.
