Substance use disorder is an equal opportunity disease. It affects all genders, races, ethnicities, and socio-economic statuses. No one is safe, not even the daughter of an advanced practice registered nurse and loving mother. Amy Joyner discusses grieving a child who has not died and finding meaning in the five stages of grief. Learner Objectives To educate participants on the complex nature of grief and substance use disorder. To explore the five stages of grief and understand the emotional experience of a grieving mother. Presenter Amy Joyner, MSN-Ed, BSN, RN; Doctor of Nursing Candidate; Centreville, Virginia Amy has been a Pediatric Registered Nurse for 36 years. She is a Clinical Supervisor for a large pediatric homecare company and an adjunct nursing instructor at two local universities. She is an identical twin and raises her 9-year-old grandson. She is currently working on a Doctor of Nursing Practice project on reducing stigma towards individuals with substance use disorders. Nursing CE This event is approved for Nursing CE with the California Board of Nursing.