I’m so very sorry, I remember that knock on my door, the hospital sent police to my house looking for next of kin, it was an heroin overdose. He was on life support not expected to survive. He didn’t, I was able to take both kids to say goodbye, he had never regained consciousness.

School counselors were a godsend, they keep the info confidential. I know my teen daughter was very upset, she’s better able to talk about it now, it’s been 2 years.

Even though we we have an idea this is the way it’s going to end, it’s still a shock nonetheless.

The anger will set set in soon, just hold tight and ride the wave until it subsides.

Strength and peace sent your way.