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Substance Use, Loss, and Grief

Substance Use, Loss, and Grief

by Parker Fordyce | Sep 24, 2026 | Education, Grief & Loss Stories, Health, Newsletter

About this blog Grief after a substance-related loss can be complicated, messy, and deeply personal. In this blog, I reflect on losing my cousin, Thomas, to an overdose and my grandfather, Tom, after his long-term struggle with alcohol. I explore the complicated grief...

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