All the Pieces: When a Loved One Dies From Substance Use
Overdose LossHow to Talk About Addiction
Often, children who lose a loved one to overdose are not truthfully told what happened to the person who died, because of the stigma associated with this type of death. They often assume that the death was their fault (rather than that it was the symptom of a disease) and that it’s not okay to remember their loved one, nor is it okay to feel angry about the death.
All The Pieces aims to help parents and practitioners address these specific areas and provide validation/ normalization of these grief responses. Written by licensed social worker, Hallie Riggs, this book would be a great addition to any home or counseling center.
You can also watch the author read the book aloud followed by some grounding & mindfulness techniques.
