John & Jude Trang: Insights from Parents Who Lost a Child to OverdoseJohn & Jude Trang: Insights from Parents Who Lost a Child to Overdose
Surviving Opioids - Beyond an Epidemic
John and Jude Trang share their journey of losing a child to a heroin overdose, offering insights on addiction, grief, and community service.
1:18:47•14 Sept 2021
John & Jude Trang: Navigating Grief After Losing a Child to Overdose
“One of the things we did with with jl was that John remembers going from Minnesota to la as A Year Old and riding his bike around, you know, downtown la. And the education- I think that's really our desire- is to speak out and to educate people.”
Imagine the heartache of losing a child to addiction. In this deeply moving episode of 'Surviving Opioids - Beyond an Epidemic', John and Jude Trang open up about their devastating experience of losing their son, John Leif, to a heroin overdose at just 25 years old. They recount the early days of John's addiction and offer valuable advice for parents who might be in similar situations.
From discussing the impact of trauma and genetic predisposition on addiction to sharing strategies for prevention and harm reduction, the Trangs cover it all. They also delve into the emotional journey of grief and the importance of community service in healing. This episode is a heartfelt conversation that sheds light on the opioid crisis and provides practical insights for anyone touched by addiction.
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