Archive for Overdose

When you connect with a lot of grief accounts on Instagram, patterns emerge. A lot of similar account names -…

August 31st is Overdose Awareness Day. With overdoses going up year after year, it's easy to focus on the statistics.…

If your community hasn't been hit by the opioid epidemic, count yourself lucky. As most funeral directors, counseling centers, churches,…

Someone recently asked me the following question: “A friend’s son died and they didn’t share the cause of his death in…

We probably don't need to tell you about the impact of the opioid epidemic, or the deep and painful impact…

Talking to kids about death can feel tricky and overwhelming.  Talking to them about a stigmatized and confusing death, like…

At work the other day I found myself in a conversation about drug overdoses and, as usual, I disturbed more…

Saturday was International Overdose Awareness Day (I am sure you got that memo if you follow us on social media,…

We recently talked about the unique challenges of grieving an overdose death.  If you missed it, check it out before diving…