Adrienne Bender on Holiday Grief

No one should walk through recovery, grief, or healing alone. Together, we create stronger, safer communities where hope and resilience thrive. In this episode, Adrienne and Reah discuss a topic of grief, new to our audience. As a mother of two, after losing a child to cancer and another to addiction; Adrienne brings us a new kind of resilience as well. Adrienne and Reah discuss holiday grief and tips to navigate, as well as signs she experienced during her son's active addiction and information on childhood cancer. Healing isn’t a straight line — it’s a journey of self-awareness, growth, and resilience. Every step forward, no matter how small, is a victory worth honoring. Mental health matters. Breaking the stigma means sharing our stories, supporting one another, and reminding ourselves that it’s okay to ask for help.Visit https://adriennebender.com/ to learn more about Adrienne, purchase her book "The Almost Miracle Years", and more!To find more information on childhood cancer visit https://www.childrenscancercause.org/facts and https://www.cancer.gov/types/childhood-cancers.For information on addiction visit https://www.brixadi.com/opioid-addiction/about-opioid-addiction/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=GS_2025_BRB_BRI_DTP_Unbranded_Condition_Priority1&utm_content=Substance_Abuse_Phrase&utm_term=substance+use&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22287884102&gbraid=0AAAAA-SqmZ1YCHSiKjLhANPacVLKgOWm5&gclid=CjwKCAjwlOrFBhBaEiwAw4bYDQQ91LFbpzrhD-nyCBSKQHw74o9oJj0YeBnGLLJe4CDMRqjeePCEBhoCGSIQAvD_BwE, https://www.dea.gov/recovery-resources, and https://pride-institute.com/lgbtq-addiction-blog/what-are-the-four-cs-of-addiction/#:~:text=The%20four%20C's%20of%20addiction%20are%20a%20set%20of%20characteristics,control%2C%20craving%2C%20and%20consequences. #EmotionalDevelopment, #HealingJourney, #PersonalGrowth, #EmotionalWellness, #SelfAwareness, #Wellbeing, #HealingTogether, #SupportCommunity #AddictionRecovery, #AddictionAwareness, #RecoveryIsPossible, #CancerAwareness, #GriefSupport, #AwarenessMatters, #SupportCommunity, #MentalHealthAwareness, #MentalHealthMatters, #BreakTheStigma, #EndTheStigma, #SelfCare, #PsychosocialDevelopment, #WeStandTogether, #HealingFromLoss #EmotionalDevelopment, #EmotionalGrowth, #SelfAwareness, #SelfDiscovery, #EmotionalWellness, #InnerHealing, #HealingJourney, #SelfUnderstanding, #PersonalGrowth, #GrowthMindset, #WellbeingJourney, #MindBodyConnection, #MentalHealth, #MentalHealthAwareness, #MentalHealthMatters, #BreakTheStigma, #EndTheStigma, #TherapyWorks, #SelfCare, #MindHealth, #Wellbeing, #ItsOkayToNotBeOkay, #HealingTogether, #MentalHealthJourney, #CommunitySupport, #AddictionAwareness, #AddictionRecovery, #RecoveryIsPossible, #SoberLife, #SoberCommunity, #CancerAwareness, #CancerSupport, #CancerWarrior, #StandUpToCancer, #AwarenessMatters, #HealthAwareness, #SupportAndAwareness, #SupportCommunity, #WeStandTogether, #GriefJourney, #GriefSupport, #GriefAwareness, #HealingFromLoss, #LifeAfterLoss, #YouAreNotAlone, #BereavementSupport, #LossAndHealing