A Conversation With Alica Forneret About Grief Resources for People of Color
I spoke with Alica Forneret over zoom about PAUSE, the organization she founded to support People of Color who are planning for end-of-life, experiencing grief, or working in the death industry. Forneret is an educator, speaker, and consultant dedicated to creating new spaces for people to explore grief and grieving. First, can you talk about […]
Staying Sober Through Grief and Pain
Grieving is a huge and really painful process—whether that’s a death, a breakup, the end of a friendship, your health, or any other big loss. Many of us in recovery used drugs or alcohol to numb or blunt difficult feelings. A big part of the work of recovery is facing these emotions sober. When loss […]
Coping With Lost Time, Relationships, or Opportunities From Active Addiction
In talking to other people in recovery, I know I’m not the only one who has felt disappointed or sad about things they lost in active addiction. I’ve regretted the time I wasted, the relationships that ended, and the things I could have done differently. I still get these thoughts sometimes, but as I’ve gotten […]