Chuck LaFlange
Chuck LaFlange
150- MEMORIAL MONDAY - CRYSTAL MARIE
150- MEMORIAL MONDAY - CRYSTAL MARIE
150- MEMORIAL MONDAY - CRYSTAL MARIE
Tuesday 8th August 2023
Listen to Noreen D'Onofrio's heartfelt story on 'Ashes to Awesome', sharing her journey through loss, hope, and advocacy after her daughter's addiction.
48 minutes
Empowering
Hopeful
Informative
Thought-provoking
Inspiring
About this podcast
Author:
Chuck LaFlange
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Categories:
Recovery Reimagined
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Episode Overview
- Noreen D'Onofrio shares her emotional journey and advocacy efforts on Ashes to Awesome Podcast's Memorial Monday episode
- Insights into recognising signs of substance abuse and addressing the stigma surrounding addiction
- Noreen's unwavering love and support for her daughter and her commitment to supporting other parents who have lost children to addiction
- Powerful reflections on grief, gratitude, and hope in the face of profound loss
- Navigating through pivotal moments in Crystal's life and sharing valuable insights for those affected by addiction
If you're in active addiction right now, today could be the day. Today could be the day that you start that lifelong journey. Reach out to a family member. Go to a meeting. And if you are the loved one of someone who is suffering an addiction right now, just taking the time to listen to our conversation, you just take one more minute out of your day and text that person. Let them know they are loved. Use the words, You are loved. That little hope just might be the thing that brings it back.
How do you turn unimaginable loss into a beacon of hope for others? In this deeply moving episode of 'Ashes to Awesome', host Chuck LaFlange introduces Noreen D'Onofrio, who opens up about her daughter Crystal Marie's battle with addiction and her tragic passing. Noreen’s story is not just one of grief but also of resilience and advocacy. She has channeled her sorrow into founding Crystal's Heart Healing House, an organization dedicated to supporting parents who have lost children to addiction.
Through her heartfelt narrative, Noreen sheds light on the devastating impact of addiction on families and the enduring pain of losing a child. But she also shares how love, support, and advocacy can create a positive impact amid such profound grief. This episode dives into pivotal moments in Crystal's life, her struggles with addiction, and the unwavering support from her mother. Noreen’s dedication to raising awareness about addiction and providing support for grieving parents is both inspiring and deeply touching.
Her story is a testament to the power of turning personal tragedy into a mission to help others, making this episode a must-listen for anyone touched by addiction.