WITHOUT pretending, I do feel responsible for my son’s death, I feel I could have done a little more, says Sarah Mwababa Timm, amidst sobs. The death of a child is a significant loss regardless of the circumstances, and when substance abuse is involved, feelings of grief can be heightened. Denial and feelings of shock, guilt, anger, and depression are part of grief reactions. While alcohol abuse is more prevalent in communities, drug abuse among youths has also increased in recent years, with some even becoming uncontrollable junkies. Some youths do get help and reform, but for some, the end is tragic; it is like a train running out of control, and then suddenly everything stops. Clergy, Sarah Mwababa featured...

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