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Scenario

When grief leads to addiction or self-destructive behavior

I started drinking heavily after my daughter died two years ago and I know she would not want this for me but I cannot seem to stop numbing the pain.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The parent seeks obliteration of unbearable feeling, even when they recognize the betrayal of their child's hopes for them.

Your guide for this
Rabia
Rabia works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Grief of a child — the unnatural loss?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.