Ashley Loeb Blassingame
ckimmich@lionrockrecovery.com (Ashley Loeb Blassingame, Vanessa Hurr)
Vanessa Hurr: Walking Through Grief & Loss After Losing a Brother to an Overdose During a Global Pandemic - A Tribute for International Overdose Awareness Day
Vanessa Hurr: Walking Through Grief & Loss After Losing a Brother to an Overdose During a Global Pandemic - A Tribute for International Overdose Awareness Day
Vanessa Hurr: Walking Through Grief & Loss After Losing a Brother to an Overdose During a Global Pandemic - A Tribute for International Overdose Awareness Day
Tuesday 31st August 2021
Vanessa Hurr talks about losing her brother to an overdose during the pandemic and how she honors his memory through her work in recovery.
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Get the buttons here!Vanessa Hurr: Turning Grief into Purpose After Losing Her Brother to an Overdose
I feel like silence and a failure to act at this point would be a betrayal to not only my brother but my family and my friends, because I know too much and there's a lot that can come out of this horrible thing that's happened.
How do you cope with the sudden loss of a loved one, especially during a global pandemic? Vanessa Hurr, an award-winning photographer and corporate development expert at Lionrock Recovery, faced this unimaginable challenge when her brother Matt succumbed to an overdose in April 2020. This episode of 'The Courage to Change' podcast dives into Vanessa's heartfelt journey through grief and loss, shedding light on the emotional toll addiction takes on families.
Vanessa and her brother shared a deep bond, strengthened by their mutual love for music. His death, compounded by the isolation of COVID-19, pushed her into a new chapter of her life. Vanessa discusses how she channeled her pain into purpose, becoming a vital part of the recovery community. Now a cookbook author traveling across the U.S. with a private chef, Vanessa documents recovery journeys through the lens of food and support.
Her story is a testament to the power of community and education in overcoming addiction. She emphasizes the importance of creating inclusive spaces for sober activities and shares insights into the complex grieving process. Vanessa's narrative is both touching and inspiring, offering hope and compassion to those grappling with similar losses. Tune in to hear how she's transforming her personal tragedy into a mission to help others find freedom from substance abuse.