Grieving Out Loud: A Mother Coping with Loss in the Opioid Epidemic
After losing her 21-year-old daughter, Emily, to fentanyl poisoning, veteran journalist Angela Kennecke made it her life’s mission to break the silence surrounding substance use disorder and the overdose crisis. Grieving Out Loud is a heartfelt and unflinching podcast where Angela shares stories of devastating loss, hard-earned hope, and the journey toward healing. Through powerful interviews with other grieving families, experts, advocates, and people in recovery, this podcast sheds light on the human side of the epidemic — and how we can all be part of the solution. Whether you're coping with grief, supporting a loved one, or working to end the stigma, you’ll find connection, comfort, and inspiration here.
Grieving Out Loud: A Mother Coping with Loss in the Opioid Epidemic
The Woman who Gives a Voice to Parents who've Lost Children to Overdose
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Susan Claire lost her 25-year-old daughter, Sharon, to overdose in 2018. She looked around for a podcast for people who have lost loved ones to overdose and couldn't find one, so she started her own.
Now she gives voice to family members who are experiencing the horrific shock and loss of losing a loved one in this way.
Contact Susan, or listen to her podcasts:
Gmail: GrievingOverdoseDeath@gmail.com
iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grieving-overdose-death/id1462181055 Libsyn: http://grievingoverdosedeath.libsyn.com/
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Wishing you faith, hope and courage!
Podcast producers:
Casey Wonnenberg King & Kayli Fitz