Dealing with Grief and Loss

Resources for Navigating SUD/OUD

Navigating the challenges of Opioid and other Substance Use Disorders requires access to reliable and comprehensive resources. Our resources page is a curated collection of information, support services, and tools for individuals and families affected by SUD/OUD.

GRASP (Grief Recovery After Substance Passing)

A COMMUNITY of SUPPORT & HEALING for those who have lost someone to substance use or addiction.

Drug Epidemic Memorial Wall

This is a compassionate community dedicated to providing a safe, judgment-free space for those walking the difficult path of grief following a drug-related loss.

TEAM SHARING (Parents who’ve lost a child to Substance Use Disorder)

Facebook group created for all Moms and Dads who have experienced the loss of their child through SUD.

Books to Read

Opiate Nation: A Memoir of Love, Loss & Acceptance

By Jude Dimeglio Trang, John M Trang. "a heart-wrenching and honest account of a family's eﬀort to understand the journey of their son that led to his death from a heroin overdose"

Letters to Matt

By MaryBeth Cichocki R.N. "Trying to make sense of her son's addiction and death by overdose, MaryBeth bravely voices the ugly side of addiction and the unimaginable pain that results from loss of a child."

From Mourning to Life

By Harris Lee Insler. "A poetry collection tracing one father's grief journey after losing his son, moving from the crushing weight of early loss and PTSD through gradual reawakening, and finally toward clarity, presence, and renewed purpose."

Stories That Stay With Us

Kyle John Petteys

Kyle was a sweet, sensitive, affectionate little boy and continued to be into his teenage and adult years.

Kyle Hamilton

I want to open the eyes and hearts of those who have not experienced addiction or watched it demolish the lives of loved ones. I want to provide some form of encouragement to those who struggle with addiction. I want to shine a beacon of hope and community to the families and friends who love an addict.

Matt Klosowski

I would give anything for a do over. To rewind time knowing what I know now. I would have held on tighter and never let him go.

Resources for Navigating SUD/OUD