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Losing a child to addiction
Losing a child to addiction
Losing a child to addiction
Monday 15th July 2019
Erin Miller shares her journey of losing her son to addiction, offering insight and hope for those affected by similar struggles.
50 minutes
Inspiring
Hopeful
Raw
Honest
Compassionate
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Religion & Spirituality
Family Recovery from Addiction
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Creative Recovery Journeys
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Recognise the potential for addiction even with prescribed medications.
- Faith can be a powerful source of healing after loss.
- Sharing stories can help prevent future tragedies.
- Community support is crucial in recovery journeys.
- Turning personal loss into a mission can inspire change.
"I'm out to change the world one person at a time."
How do people find hope in the darkest times? In this episode of Real Recovery, hosts Bill Arnold and George Fraser tackle the difficult subject of losing a child to addiction. Erin Miller shares her heart-wrenching story of losing her son Chad to a heroin overdose. Chad was a promising young hockey player whose life was tragically cut short.
Erin opens up about the phone call that changed her life forever and the journey of healing she embarked upon through faith. The conversation sheds light on the opioid crisis and the dangers of prescription painkillers like Vicodin. Bill and George discuss the importance of recognising the potential for addiction, even among those who seem least likely to fall prey to it. Erin's story is a testament to the power of faith and resilience in the face of unimaginable loss.
Her mission to change the world one person at a time is truly inspiring. If you're looking for a raw and honest account of how addiction can impact any family, this episode offers both heartbreak and hope. What steps can we take to prevent such tragedies in our own lives?
Listen and reflect on how you can make a difference.