Grief changes everything. It reshapes who we are, how we move through the world, and the way we see life itself. In this powerful episode, Valarie Allen shares her deeply personal journey of loss—losing her father unexpectedly, and then, just three years later, facing the unimaginable pain of losing her son, Z, to an overdose. But in the wake of that loss, she found a way to honor them—through art, storytelling, and creating spaces where grief can exist without shame.

Valarie opens up about:

• The way grief unraveled her life and forced her to examine everything
• How art became a tool for healing and connection
• The creation of Shooting Star, an exhibit honoring artists who never got to share their work
• Her son’s journey with addiction, and what she wishes people truly understood about it
• The raw, unfiltered truth about navigating loss, self-forgiveness, and rebuilding after devastation

This conversation is honest, heart-wrenching, and deeply healing. Whether you’ve lost someone, love someone battling addiction, or are simply searching for meaning in pain, this episode will meet you where you are.

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