Susan Claire

Grieving Overdose Death

Susan Claire

  • Michael & Bridget

Michael & Bridget

Thursday 9th February 2023

Meggie shares her journey of coping with the loss of her siblings to overdose, highlighting the impact of addiction on families and paths to healing.
39 minutes
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Hopeful
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Transformative

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Grieving Overdose Death
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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Finding Hope Amidst Heartache: Meggie's Story of Loss and Resilience

I remember reading in a book one time that talked about there are some deaths that just rearrange the world, and that death, for me, was the death that rearranged the world.
Meggie’s story is a poignant reminder of how deeply addiction can impact a family. Growing up in a tight-knit group of four siblings, they faced life’s ups and downs together. But tragedy struck in 2015 when her older brother, Michael, passed away from an accidental overdose at just 28. This loss sent ripples through their family, fueling her mom and younger sister Bridget’s struggles with addiction.
In 2022, the heartache deepened as her mom succumbed to liver failure due to substance abuse, and just 40 days later, Bridget, at 31, was found dead from an overdose in her bed. Through grief counseling and reading books like 'The Empty Room: Understanding Sibling Loss' by Elizabeth DeVita-Raeburn, Meggie has been navigating the turbulent waters of grief. This episode is a raw and honest conversation about the devastating effects of addiction on families and the paths to healing.
Meggie shares how she finds comfort in small signs and symbols that remind her of her lost siblings, offering listeners a glimpse into her journey of resilience and hope. Tune in to hear Meggie’s heartfelt narrative and gain insights into supporting those who are grieving.
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