You are not alone.
Below are a few trusted books, local groups, and crisis resources that may offer extra support as you move through grief, recovery, or family challenges. These do not replace therapy, but they may help you feel less alone as you find your way forward.
Recommended Reading
- It Could Never Happen to Me — Claudia Black
- On Grief and Grieving — Elisabeth Kübler-Ross & David Kessler
- The Grief Recovery Handbook — John W. James & Russell Friedman
- Codependent No More — Melody Beattie
- Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents — Lindsay C. Gibson
Local & National Support
- Alcoholics Anonymous (AA): www.aa.org — find local meetings
- Narcotics Anonymous (NA): www.na.org
- Al-Anon: www.al-anon.org — for family and friends affected by someone else’s drinking
- Hospice of Sonoma County: Local grief support groups — Providence Grief Support
If You Need Immediate Help
- Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 (U.S.)
- SAMHSA National Helpline (Substance Use): 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
- If you are in danger, please call 911.
More to Explore
- Grief.com: www.grief.com — helpful articles and resources by David Kessler
- Terrible, Thanks for Asking Podcast: Honest conversations about grief and being human — ttfa.org
Please reach out if you’d like support in finding the right group or resource. I’m here to help.