You Don't Get To Judge My Grief

What happens when someone dies from fentanyl poisoning or overdose? Too often, the grief that follows is met with silence—or worse, judgment.In this episode, titled “You Don’t Get to Judge My Grief,” I open up about what it’s really like to lose a child and then have to defend that grief. We explore how stigma shows up after a drug-related death, why it hurts families so deeply, and how we can begin to smash it through truth, compassion, and advocacy.This isn’t just my story—it’s the story of thousands of parents, siblings, friends, and partners who are grieving in the shadows. It’s time to step into the light. Loud. Proud. And unashamed.