Abstract

This paper explores the impact of complicated grief on the family system following the drug-related death of a family member. Drug-related deaths are rife with moral stigmas, and those left behind often carry an emotional burden laden with shame and guilt. 17 bereaved family members were interviewed using semi-structured interviews and transcripts were analyzed using reflexive thematic analysis. Three core themes were generated: Renegotiation of Relationships; Experiencing Complex Emotions; and Adjusting to a New Reality. The findings demonstrate that this population experience great difficulty in processing their grief as they struggle with family breakdown, navigating supports and stigma.

摘要

本文探讨了家庭成员与毒品有关的死亡后复杂悲伤对家庭系统的影响。与毒品有关的死亡充满了道德耻辱，而那些被遗忘的人往往背负着充满羞耻和内疚的情感负担。使用半结构化访谈对 17 名失去亲人的家庭成员进行了访谈，并使用反身主题分析对成绩单进行了分析。产生了三个核心主题：重新协商关系；经历复杂的情绪；并适应新的现实。研究结果表明，这一人群在处理他们的悲伤时遇到了很大的困难，因为他们与家庭破裂、导航支持和污名作斗争。