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Grieving Out Loud: A Mother Coping with Loss in the Opioid EpidemicAuthor: Angela Kennecke
Angela Kennecke is a journalist who lost her 21-year-old daughter Emily to fentanyl poisoning on May 16, 2018. Angela is "grieving out loud" to try to put an end to this epidemic by stopping the stigma and promoting the treatment of substance use disorder as the disease it is. Anyone coping with loss and looking for inspiration can benefit from listening to this podcast. Language: en-us Genres: Health & Fitness, Mental Health, Religion & Spirituality Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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‘I lost who I was.’ Emily’s Hope Treatment Scholarship gives mom second chance
Episode 202
Wednesday, 19 February, 2025
Chances are, you or someone you know is battling substance use disorder. The latest numbers from the U.S. National Survey on Drug Use and Health show that nearly 49 million Americans struggle with addiction. Getting help is tough. First, there’s the hard part: admitting there’s a problem and deciding to seek treatment, especially with the stigma surrounding addiction. Then comes another huge challenge—figuring out how to pay for the help you need.In this episode of Grieving Out Loud, you’ll meet a hardworking mom who spent years hiding her struggle with alcohol addiction. When she finally decided it was time to get help, the cost almost stopped her in her tracks. But thanks to an Emily’s Hope Treatment Scholarship, her life has completely turned around. Now she’s not just living a joy-filled life—she’s sharing her story to remind others they’re never alone, and there’s always hope.Find more information about this episode at https://emilyshope.charity/episode/melissa-carter/Send us a textThe Emily’s Hope Substance Use Prevention Curriculum has been carefully designed to address growing concerns surrounding substance use and overdose in our communities. Our curriculum focuses on age-appropriate and evidence-based content that educates children about the risks of substance use while empowering them to make healthy choices. Support the showFor more episodes and to read Angela's blog, just go to our website, emilyshope.charityWishing you faith, hope and courage! Podcast producers: Casey Wonnenberg King & Marley Miller
