Today's post is short and sweet.
How do we gauge a person's reaction to someone who dies from an overdose? What is the usual response?
(And yes, I have been guilty of this in the past - a grossly under educated past of deep ignorance about substance use disorders. I beg your forgiveness about this!)
Yes, we know many respond with disgust, a flame of stigma, and no compassion at their untimely passing, but here's the other side.
Our loved ones also left behind a tremendous legacy!
They have left behind a legacy of love in children, grandchildren, their smiles and loving attitudes, their skills - cooking, music, the arts, and the profound impact of love to those in their lives.
There is no shame or stigma with these aspects of their lives; why then should their passing leave a black mark on their existence?
The obvious answer is there is NO STIGMA then with their passing. Addiction, substance use disorder, is a disease of the body and mind.
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