Susan Claire
Susan Claire
Michael
Michael
Michael
Tuesday 16th July 2019
Vincenza shares her journey through grief after losing her son Michael to an overdose, celebrating his life and finding support.
35 minutes
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Author:
Susan Claire
Overview:
Categories:
Family Recovery from Addiction
Sobriety Success Stories
Creative Recovery Journeys
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Empowering Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Michael's Journey: A Mother's Tribute to Life Beyond Overdose
Don't worry about tomorrow or the next hour, just the moment that you're in, because this journey, the best advice I got was being told this journey is like being in the middle of the ocean and in the beginning there are tidal waves knocking you down and you can't get your feet under you, and over time the waves start to calm down a bit.
Michael was more than his struggles with addiction; he was a dreamer, a creator, and the heart of his family. In this episode of 'Voices of Solace: Celebrating Lives Beyond Addiction', Vincenza opens up about her son Michael, who passed away from an accidental overdose at 27.
She paints a vivid picture of Michael as the family clown, someone who could recite Monty Python scripts by heart, loved working with metal, and dreamed of traveling the country in a converted bus. Vincenza shares her deeply personal journey through grief, emphasizing the importance of taking one day at a time. She offers solace to others facing similar heartbreak by discussing the support she found in the group Helping Parents Heal.
This group provides a safe space for bereaved parents to share spiritual experiences and find comfort in the belief of an afterlife. Vincenza's story is not just about loss; it's about finding moments of peace and learning to live with grief. Her advice to grieve in your own time and seek out supportive communities resonates deeply. Tune in to hear how Vincenza navigates her path of healing and honors Michael's vibrant spirit.