Ashley Loeb Blassingame
ckimmich@lionrockrecovery.com (Ashley Loeb Blassingame, Melissa Bresnahan)
Melissa Bresnahan: A Mother's Perspective on Tragically Losing A Child to an Overdose
Melissa Bresnahan: A Mother's Perspective on Tragically Losing A Child to an Overdose
Melissa Bresnahan: A Mother's Perspective on Tragically Losing A Child to an Overdose
Tuesday 27th August 2019
Hear Melissa Bresnahan's heartfelt story of losing her son to an overdose and her journey to healing on 'The Courage to Change: A Recovery Podcast'.
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Ashley Loeb Blassingame
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Get the buttons here!Melissa Bresnahan: A Mother's Heart-Wrenching Story of Loss and Resilience
The thing that changes your mind, it's not reading about it in a book, is meeting someone, getting to know them in their life today and them saying: oh yeah, I'm in recovery and you going, you, yeah, you know, you shop at l l bean.
How do you navigate life after the unthinkable happens? Melissa Bresnahan knows this all too well. In this deeply moving episode of 'The Courage to Change: A Recovery Podcast', Melissa opens up about losing her son, Pat, to an overdose in 2017. With nearly 35 years of experience as a teacher and principal, Melissa's story is a poignant reminder that addiction can touch any family, regardless of background or education.
She shares the joys and challenges of raising Pat, a talented athlete who battled addiction from high school until his untimely death at 35. Melissa recounts how Pat's journey with addiction began with alcohol and marijuana, escalating to meth and heroin. Despite several stints in rehab and jail, Pat managed to stay sober for almost four years before relapsing. Melissa talks candidly about the emotional toll on her family and the societal stigma that often leaves families feeling isolated.
She emphasizes the importance of seeking help and the power of sharing personal stories to break down the barriers of stigma. This episode isn't just about loss; it's about resilience and the enduring love of a mother who continues to honor her son's memory. Melissa’s family motto, 'Forever A Family of Five', serves as a beacon of hope and unity.
If you're looking for a story that combines raw emotion with a message of strength and community, this episode is a must-listen.