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Lost my daughter to addiction, she was 25 years old her name was Madison and I miss her terribly. R.I.P. baby June 11, 1996 - September 21, 2021
I am so sorry for your loss. I can’t imagine the grief you must be left to process in the wake of losing your daughter. Parents were not meant to outlive their children, and the weight you carry day by day must feel crushing.
Addiction is a cruel, twisted enemy. It lures us in with the promise of an escape, of ecstasy, of peace, and while it may start digging its claws in by delivering on those promises, it leaves us high and dry after the fact. All we can do to get back to normal is chase that escape through the same empty promises that have left us abandoned. Addiction is a cruel master that anyone, anywhere can fall prey to. We all fight addiction in our own ways, and my heart goes out to you knowing that your daughter’s addiction was something so destructive. Her legacy is not tainted by her addiction, and just because she may not have won the battle in the end does not mean that her life was not absolutely invaluable.
Though it will never be the same as having her physically- nothing can take the memories of her away from you. Nothing can take away the way that she made others feel. Nothing can take away the impact that she left on the world. Though 25 years is a short time to spend on this earth, it is plenty of time to leave your legacy.
I wish I could come through this screen and give you the biggest hug. While wrestling with the pain and finding your way through this battle with grief, I pray that you are able to cherish the memories you are still left with and carry on your daughter’s legacy by impacting others the way she impacted you. Her heart still lives on in the hearts of every person she impacted throughout her life. She may not be here physically anymore, but her impact can surely be felt through you and the others she loved.
Thank you for telling us your story. If you ever want to talk more or if you just need a listening ear, we at HeartSupport are here for you. You matter so much.
I can’t begin to imagine the type of hole losing a child could leave in your heart and life. I’m praying that you experience unexplainable peace and are able to cherish any memories you have of time spent with her as you near the anniversary of her passing. Thank you so much for reaching out to us. We genuinely love any chance to connect with you and offer a listening ear or comfort of any kind. Please continue to reach out to us at heartsupport and lean into close, trusted friends and loved ones whenever you ache for her–there is strength found in sharing our hurt and sorrows. Thank you for sharing with us friend.