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In this episode, I share additional resources to go along with Episode 10, Losing Friends Through Sobriety. I highlight the Michigan-based website mi211.org/grief, which offers a wide range of grief and bereavement resources that can be especially helpful when you’re dealing with loss while trying to stay sober. The site covers everything from counseling and support groups to veteran services, substance use resources, crisis lines, and other life disruptions that often overlap with addiction and recovery.

I also talk about the importance of exploring different kinds of support, including therapy, group settings, and alternative approaches like EMDR, art therapy, or music therapy. I know how overwhelming it can feel to search for help and not know where to start, which is why I wanted to share a resource that gathers many options in one place. This episode is about reminding you that you’re not alone, that help exists beyond substances, and that even during loss, there are healthier paths forward—and people who want to walk them with you.

00:00 — What This Is: Episode 10 Resources Add-On + Where to Put It

00:21 — Michigan Resource: mi211.org/grief (Grief + Bereavement Services)

00:57 — What the Site Covers: Hospice, Burial, Veterans, Groups, Crisis Help

01:23 — Therapy Plug: In-Person vs Virtual + Privacy Concerns

01:39 — Support Groups Idea: Starting One at the American Legion

01:59 — Why Groups Help: Better Fit Than 1-on-1 for You Sometimes

02:20 — Mixed Therapy Experiences: What Worked / What Didn’t

02:39 — “Try Different Kinds”: EMDR, CBT, Art/Music Therapy, Groups

03:17 — Ask Listeners for More Resources + Use This as a Roadmap

03:53 — Avoiding Google Overload: Why This Site Helps + Closing Message

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