Something Cute for Someone Cute

<p>In this episode, Staten Island native Gabriella joins us to share the profound loss of her father to a drug overdose. Gabriella opens up about growing up alongside her father's lifelong battle with substance use disorder. Despite the chaos of addiction, their bond remained deep. From a young age, Gabriella stepped into the role of emotional caretaker, fiercely looking out for him until the very end. This is a raw, moving conversation about unconditional love, the heavy burden of parentification, and navigating the unique grief of an overdose loss.</p><p><br></p>