Laura Cole

Laura Cole is a New York-born artist, author, and advocate. She began writing Opioid Hell with her son, Dylan, who wanted to tell the story. After Dylan died from fentanyl poisoning in 2020, Laura completed the book using his text messages, notes, and social media accounts.

Laura became a certified Grief Educator through David Kessler's program and speaks openly about addiction, grief, and the stigma faced by families. Away from the page, she raises monarch butterflies and chickens while finding joy in nature and wildlife. And when she craves an energy boost, she heads back to New York City, her favorite esacpe.