Further Reading
A selected list of books consulted for or mentioned in the memoir, as well as recommendations for further reading.
Gender & Identity
Trauma, Grief & Loss
Philosophy & Language
Addiction
Support Groups & Resources
For those who have lost a child & families struggling with addiction
A renowned speaker, and bestselling author, Dr. Gabor Maté is highly sought after for his expertise on a range of topics including addiction, stress and childhood development.
Al‑Anon is a mutual support program for people whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking. By sharing common experiences and applying the Al-Anon principles, families and friends of alcoholics can bring positive changes to their individual situations, whether or not the alcoholic admits the existence of a drinking problem or seeks help.
A.A.’s primary purpose is to help alcoholics to achieve sobriety. Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of people who come together to solve their drinking problem.
An unofficial AA Resource Center website, intended to provide information and social networking to support AA members.
All Addicts Anonymous is a non-professional, self-supporting, God-centered and truth-centered fellowship that has found a way to extend the original program of Alcoholics Anonymous effectively to any and all addicts.
Their mission is to: “Provide support and guidance to those who have lost a loved one due to substance use, to advance the treatment of, and eventual cures for addiction / substance use disorder in a meaningful and useful way and to effect positive policy changes in the current failed war on drugs.”
A self-help organization offering friendship, understanding, and hope to bereaved families that have experienced the death of a child.
A place for parents to talk about the loss of their teenager or adult child.
For those who have lost someone to substance use or addiction
A listing of online grief support groups.
Harm reduction and overdose prevention.
A comprehensive and free guide, aimed at parents and caregivers, which provides an overview and guidance on how to respond when a child is experiencing a serious mental health challenge.