Chuck LaFlange
Chuck LaFlange
109 - MEMORIAL MONDAY - CHRISTINA SHARES HER MEMORIES OF HER SON ROBERT AND FRUSTRATIONS WITH THE JUSTICE SYSTEM ................................. #youareloved, #stopthestigma, #recovery, #addiction, #addictionrecovery, #overdose, #recoveryjourney, #reco
109 - MEMORIAL MONDAY - CHRISTINA SHARES HER MEMORIES OF HER SON ROBERT AND FRUSTRATIONS WITH THE JUSTICE SYSTEM ................................. #youareloved, #stopthestigma, #recovery, #addiction, #addictionrecovery, #overdose, #recoveryjourney, #reco
109 - MEMORIAL MONDAY - CHRISTINA SHARES HER MEMORIES OF HER SON ROBERT AND FRUSTRATIONS WITH THE JUSTICE SYSTEM ................................. #youareloved, #stopthestigma, #recovery, #addiction, #addictionrecovery, #overdose, #recoveryjourney, #reco
Monday 29th May 2023
Hear Christina's emotional story on 'Ashes to Awesome' as she shares her loss to fentanyl overdose and her relentless fight for justice.
39 minutes
Raw
Heartbreaking
Urgent
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Get the buttons here!Christina's Story: A Mother's Fight for Justice After Tragic Loss
Episode Overview
- Christina shares the devastating experience of losing her son to a fentanyl overdose
- Her frustration with the lack of accountability for the responsible person is evident
- The episode highlights the urgent need for change in handling overdose cases
- The raw and honest account serves as a stark reminder of the harsh realities faced by those affected by addiction
- Christina's relentless fight for justice and change is a powerful call to action
The pain is so intense to where you can't even breathe sometimes. You don't even want to get out of bed. All you can think about is your child is gone and you're never going to see them again. Robert had so many things that he was working on, so many wonderful things that he was doing in his life. It wasn't his time to go. I know it was, and he was 29. He was never, never had any children. He was living his life. And one bad decision took him away from all of us that love him so much. And it's unfair. It's totally unfair. - Christina Valente Felix
Imagine the pain of losing a child to addiction and feeling powerless in the face of a justice system that fails to hold the right people accountable. In this deeply moving episode of 'Ashes to Awesome', Christina opens up about the heartbreaking loss of her son Robert to a fentanyl overdose. She doesn't just share her sorrow; she channels it into a relentless fight for justice and change.
Christina has established the Robert Rojas Foundation Worldwide, aiming to push California lawmakers to hold fentanyl dealers responsible for the deaths they cause. Her journey is one of immense grief, but also of incredible strength and determination. As a Naloxone advocate, Christina is turning her pain into purpose, becoming a warrior in the battle against addiction.
This episode isn't just about loss; it's about the urgent need for systemic change and the power of a mother's love to drive that change. Whether you're directly affected by addiction or simply want to understand its devastating impact, Christina's story will resonate deeply and inspire action.