Melissa Etheridge Discusses Grief and Love Following Son's Death

In a recent podcast, the singer shares her journey of coping with her son's death due to opioid addiction, emphasizing the importance of self-love and spiritual connection.

• Melissa Etheridge, Grammy-winning singer, has opened up about her grief and coping mechanisms following the death of her son, Beckett, due to opioid addiction in 2020.
• Etheridge shared her experiences on the 'Making Space with Hoda Kotb' podcast, stating that she learned about her 'capacity for love' after her son's death.
• She also discussed the guilt and shame associated with losing a loved one to opioid addiction, emphasizing the importance of self-love to avoid falling into depression.
• Etheridge mentioned that she feels her son's presence, especially in the mornings, and believes her late father is also watching over her.
• She released a memoir titled 'Talking to My Angels' in September 2023, which she said helped her be 'upfront and open' about her son's death.

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