Why we exist
The purpose of S.O.U.L is to provide a space where mothers who have lost a child to substance use disorder, overdose or fentanyl poisoning, can find non-judgmental support to help cope with the loss, share who their child was while alive, find meaningful ways to re-invest in life, and, if inclined and able, advocate in our communities to help prevent drug use and overdose.
We believe we are surviving our ultimate loss, but we also believe we do not have to do it alone. We know and respect that everyone grieves in their own way and at their own pace. We use our voices to turn our pain into purpose by helping others who have lost a child, or who are affected by the disease of substance use disorder (SUD).
““This group means a lot to me. I truly believe it saved my life.””
S.O.U.L was founded in 2015 by five moms in Montgomery County who had recently lost their children to drug overdose. It all began after this article on the Bethesda Magazine Article “A Mother’s Heartbreak” Nov/Dec. 2015 - If you would like to read the article, you can access it here.
S.O.U.L came together in hopes of finding comfort and compassion in this unimaginable and tragic loss. Unfortunately, this small group of grieving mothers has grown significantly since then, and the group embraces new moms monthly.
The group is open to anyone who has lost a child as the result of substance use disorder. This is what we are really about, we are Surviving Our Ultimate Loss, but we are not doing it alone.
