they are loved-an epidemic of grief
On Friday, Feb. 17, 2023 we lost our beautiful son Parker to drug poisoning.
Parker (Uncle P to his friends), was a wonderful soul, who loved life, his family and his friends. He lit up a room like no one else could. People were drawn to his personality and natural joy of life.
Parker was my staunchest supporter and my harshest critic. I loved when he came with me to install my work and we spent almost every Saturday together shopping, eating and chatting. I was a lucky person to have such a friend.
If you are struggling, reach out for help. If you are a parent of a struggling child, don’t give up. Although we may not be able to save them, we must try. Abandoning them should never be an option. A more committed effort on the part of pharmaceutical companies, governments and law enforcement is needed to help the people suffering from mental health issues such as addiction and the opioid crisis in particular.
My next project will focus on the Opioid crisis.
Parker (Uncle P to his friends), was a wonderful soul, who loved life, his family and his friends. He lit up a room like no one else could. People were drawn to his personality and natural joy of life.
Parker was my staunchest supporter and my harshest critic. I loved when he came with me to install my work and we spent almost every Saturday together shopping, eating and chatting. I was a lucky person to have such a friend.
If you are struggling, reach out for help. If you are a parent of a struggling child, don’t give up. Although we may not be able to save them, we must try. Abandoning them should never be an option. A more committed effort on the part of pharmaceutical companies, governments and law enforcement is needed to help the people suffering from mental health issues such as addiction and the opioid crisis in particular.
My next project will focus on the Opioid crisis.
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Thank you to the surviving family and friends who have shared a piece of textile with me. 💜 If you would like to commemorate someone you have lost in Canada to the toxic drug supply please contact me for more information.💜Thank you to @harbourfrontcentre for the space to work and to @canada.council for funding assistance.
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