What happens when addiction takes the life of someone you love? In this powerful episode of Rebuild & Fulfill, Katie and Nick Rizzo share the heartbreaking story of losing their 25-year-old son, Nicholas, to addiction—and how they've found hope, healing, and purpose in the wake of unimaginable grief.

Rather than allowing shame and heartbreak to silence them, Katie and Nick courageously chose to share their family's story in hopes that it might help another parent, another family, or another person struggling with addiction. Their willingness to revisit the hardest chapter of their lives is a remarkable act of courage and a testament to their commitment to raising awareness, breaking the stigma surrounding addiction, and helping others realize they are not alone.

Katie also discusses her upcoming memoir, The Trimesters of Grief, which explores the profound connection between love and loss, the reality of grieving a child, and what it means to continue living after life changes forever.

Throughout this conversation, we discuss addiction, grief, shame, marriage, mental health, healing, resilience, and the surprising ways love continues even after death. Whether you've experienced the loss of a loved one, are supporting someone battling addiction, or simply need hope during a difficult season, we pray this conversation reminds you that healing is possible—and that you never have to walk through it alone.

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• Losing a child to addiction
• Addiction and family dynamics
• Grief and healing
• Mental health and resilience
• Shame and self-worth
• Marriage after loss
• Hope after tragedy
• Supporting loved ones with addiction
• Community and recovery
• The Trimesters of Grief

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