Grief doesn’t follow a straight path, and healing doesn’t happen overnight. In this week’s podcast episode, I sat down with my mom to talk about her ongoing journey of healing after losing my brother, Cory, to addiction. It’s a raw and heartfelt conversation about love, loss, and the complicated road to finding peace.
My mom has always been my rock, but even rocks can crack. She’s been struggling through the pain of losing Cory, but she’s also found moments of hope and healing along the way. We shared laughs about childhood memories—like Cory's love for hockey and our mischievous adventures as kids—but we also cried as we revisited the hardest moments of his battle with addiction. Through it all, my mom has taught me that healing doesn’t mean you’ve stopped hurting. It means you’re learning to carry the pain with a little more grace each day.
One of the most profound moments we discussed was when, just three months before Cory passed, he asked me to dance with him in the rain. In the middle of his struggle, he chose joy. It was a fleeting moment, but one that captured the essence of who Cory was—a reminder that even in our lowest points, there is light.
This episode is dedicated to anyone who has lost someone they love to addiction or who is walking their own journey through grief. My mom’s story is a reminder that healing is possible, but it’s okay to still be struggling. We don’t heal all at once—we heal a little more each day, sometimes finding joy even in the rain.
Listen now to this special episode, and may it bring you comfort and hope on your own journey.
