Ep 149 - How A Tragic Loss Due to Substance Use Disorder Led This Sister to Be a Fierce Advocate.Ep 149 - How A Tragic Loss Due to Substance Use Disorder Led This Sister to Be a Fierce Advocate.
The Embrace Family Recovery Podcast
Jaclyn Brown transforms her grief over losing her brother to heroin into passionate advocacy for substance use education and harm reduction.
38:15•19 May 2024
From Grief to Advocacy: Jaclyn Brown's Journey After Losing Her Brother
Episode Overview
- Jacqueline's journey of advocating for substance use disorder education and harm reduction
- The impact of grief counseling on Jacqueline's healing process
- Exploring triggers, boundaries, and trauma in the context of addiction
- Navigating family dynamics and sibling roles in the face of addiction
- Addressing the stigma and challenges of discussing addiction openly
“I don't want you to remember him for the way that he died. Like that doesn't define him. Like everything else that you knew about him.”
What happens when a personal tragedy turns into a lifelong mission? For Jaclyn Brown, losing her younger brother Marc to a heroin overdose on November 16, 2018, became a catalyst for change. In this episode of 'The Embrace Family Recovery Podcast', hosted by the empathetic Margaret Swift Thompson, Jaclyn shares her heartfelt journey from grief to advocacy.
She left her corporate job to dive headfirst into the world of substance use education and harm reduction, becoming a beacon of hope for families dealing with similar struggles. As the Family Advisory Committee Liaison for Mobilize Recovery, Jaclyn works tirelessly to provide resources and empower others to share their stories. Her own story is a raw and moving testament to the power of turning pain into purpose.
Listeners will hear about her experiences with grief counseling, the impact of being the eldest sibling, and how Marc's death reshaped her life. This episode is a powerful reminder that even in the darkest times, there is a path to healing and making a difference.
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