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Grief is Love is an evening of healing, connection, remembrance, and hope for individuals and families affected by overdose loss.
The event will feature speakers and live performances, creating space to reflect on the impact of loss while celebrating the lives and memories of those we love. We will also hold a candlelight vigil, and guests are encouraged to bring a photo of their loved one to honor and remember them.
During our “Say Their Name” moment, anyone who has lost someone to overdose will have the opportunity to come to the microphone and speak their loved one’s name—a powerful reminder that every life mattered and every person deserves to be remembered.
Whether your loss is recent or you have been carrying your grief for many years, you are welcome. This is a space to grieve openly, connect with others who understand, honor the people we have lost, and find moments of healing through community.
Come as you are. Bring a photo. Bring their name. Bring your love. We will remember them together.