In this episode, Gaby speaks with Thabani Tshuma about: - the connection between loss and addiction - how the stigma and attitudes around addiction can affect recovery - grieving your homeland after migration - how he’s recovering himself after addiction ...plus he recites one of his brilliant poems about grief and music. Thabani Tshuma is a multi-award-winning Zimbabwean writer and performance poet. Currently based in Naarm, his work can be found in publications such as Dichotomi magazine, Next in Colour, CUBBY ART, Cordite Poetry Review and ABC ArtWorks’ SLAMMED. Thabani is co-curator of Thin Red Lines and his debut collection released in 2023 through Recent Work Press. Writing is the aperture through which he views the world and experiences self in relation to others. Keep up to date with Thabani Tshuma on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/thabani.tshuma/) Buy tickets to his upcoming show: https://melbournefringe.com.au/event/aza-stories-of-grief-in-diaspora/ Order his new book: https://recentworkpress.com/product/the-gospel-of-unmade-creation/ If this episode has brought up anything that you need further support with, then please talk to a trusted person or contact a support service, such as: Griefline - 1300 845 745 Lifeline - 13 11 14 Mensline - 1300 78 99 78 Connect with The Grief Cocoon: Join The Grief Cocoon community via our app: https://urlgeni.us/TGC22
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