S3 Ep21: Sarah Drage: WarriorKindS3 Ep21: Sarah Drage: WarriorKind
Over The Influence: The Alcohol Free Podcast
Sarah Drage shares her journey of losing her father to alcohol use disorder and her mission to break down the stigma around addiction.
1:00:23•30 Aug 2021
Sarah Drage: Turning Grief into Advocacy
“I think with a death from addiction, there's a lot of different emotions you have to get through before you can properly grieve. And then we shame people when they drink too much of it. A moral failure like that is what society makes out these people, and it upsets me, it breaks my heart.”
How do you cope when you lose a loved one to alcohol use disorder? In this touching episode of 'Over The Influence', hosts Sharon Hartley, Freddie Bennett, and Ben Anderson sit down with Sarah Drage, who opens up about the heart-wrenching experience of losing her father to alcoholism. Sarah's story isn't just about loss; it's about transforming pain into a powerful force for change.
As the co-founder of WarriorKind, Sarah is on a mission to break down the stigma surrounding alcohol use disorder and mental health. She passionately discusses the importance of compassion and understanding for those struggling with addiction and highlights the impact that societal perceptions can have on individuals and families.
Sarah also shares her journey to TEDx, where she bravely told her father's story to a wider audience, aiming to shift the narrative around addiction from one of shame to one of empathy and support. This episode is a poignant reminder that behind every statistic is a personal story, and it calls for a collective effort to foster a more compassionate society.
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