Leading the Way in Understanding Drug-Related Sibling Loss
While addiction affects many, the unique pain of losing a sibling to drugs creates a lasting impact. With extensive experience in the drug and alcohol field, I want to draw attention to the significance of sibling experiences when a brother or sister engages in drug use or dies for a drug-related reason.
Listening to the Silent Echoes of Heartbreak
Many stories of sibling loss due to drug-related deaths resonate with profound heartbreak. Recognising the unspoken grief and the emotions that come with it, I draw attention to sibling relationships and their enduring nature and the significance of both drug and alcohol use in the family and bereavement through drug use in my work.
My Research
Unearthing the Depths of Sibling Loss From Drugs
The pain of losing a sibling to drugs is an experience many silently endure. In a world where this type of grief is often unacknowledged, my research aims to bring light to these experiences, exploring the nuanced realities of those left behind.
Podcast Guest Appearances
Voices of Grief: Addressing Drug-Related Sibling Loss
Podcasts offer a valuable platform for discussing the complexities of drug-related sibling loss. I welcome collaboration opportunities with podcast hosts, combining academic insights with personal stories.
Speaking Engagements
Highlighting the Unspoken: Sibling Loss and Drugs
I engage in global conversations to bring awareness to the often-overlooked pain of sibling loss due to drug use. I want to collaborate with event organisers and academic institutions to expand this critical dialogue.
About Dr Julie Perrin
Championing Understanding in Drug-Related Sibling Loss
In my extensive career in the Drug & Alcohol sector, I've worked closely with numerous individuals and families, striving to understand their diverse struggles and stories. While I've recently shifted my focus towards bereavement, particularly in drug-related sibling loss, my core expertise in drug and alcohol interventions and support remains. I bring to light the significance of the sibling relationship in the family when a brother or sister uses drugs and sibling bereavement when death is drug-related through my research.
The 5-Step Method
Empowering Affected Family Members (AFMs) in Their Journey
Families facing the impacts of addiction confront substantial challenges. As an accredited practitioner of the evidence-based 5-Step Method, I support AFMs with this approach. Grounded in extensive research, it adapts to the specific needs of each family. I assist families in navigating the complexities of addiction.
Gaining Deeper Understanding and Insight
Experiencing the loss of a sibling from drug-related causes is a journey filled with complex emotions and challenges. Through my extensive experience, research, and speaking engagements, I provide a deeper understanding of this heartfelt experience.