Shadows of Grief by Tracy Norris || Inspiring Stories of Fortitude

Shadows of Grief: Losing a Child to the Fentanyl Epidemic and Finding the Strength to Carry On 
by Tracy Norris

Shadows of Grief poignantly details the challenges faced by a mother who loved, fought for, and tragically lost her child in the harrowing battle against addiction, particularly the highly searched-for substance, fentanyl. The tumultuous journey, fraught with ups, downs, fears, and terrors, is shared with unfiltered vulnerability, shedding light on the profound impact of addiction and child loss.

Tracy Norris, the courageous author, invites readers into her earliest parenting memories, exposing the red flags that were too elusive to identify until the aftermath, when her child's struggle with substance abuse, including the perilous fentanyl, had already reached its devastating conclusion.

Norris has transitioned her focus from fighting alongside her son to actively supporting other parents entrenched in the war on drugs, especially those grappling with the complexities of addiction, grief, and child loss. In her mission to alleviate the struggles of discouraged and grieving parents, Norris draws from her own heartache and loss, emphasizing the importance of setting aside self-blame. She shares her personal recovery and healing journey, leveraging highly searched-for terms like addiction, fentanyl, and grief, with the hope that other parents will feel less isolated, more connected, and inspired to discover strength and peace in their parallel journeys.

As a tribute to her son Marcus and his life, marked by the relentless fight against addiction, Shadows of Grief is set to be released on what would have been his 30th birthday. Norris extends a heartfelt invitation to readers to participate in this commemorative event, acknowledging her son's life, his unique journey, and his valiant battle with addiction, particularly against the scourge of fentanyl.