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
STRUNG: The movie making a difference
The short film, STRUNG, is picking up plenty of awards at film festivals all over the world. It deals with the tough issue of addiction.
Lost in the forest of his own mind, the main character, Eric must rely on the survival skills of an enigmatic nine-year-old boy to help him battle vicious withdrawals and self-deprivation to catalyze change within his family's cycle of addiction.
The filmmakers are currently working to turn STRUNG into a full-length feature film. They’re also committed to using the subject matter to raise awareness on addiction and help those struggling with this disease of the brain.
On this episode of Grieving Out Loud, Angela Kennecke is joined by STRUNG co-directors, Joseph Bezenek and Ryan Reid, as well as the lead actor and story creator, Jeromy Darling, who talk about the future of a full-length film and how they're giving back to help people find recovery.
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Wishing you faith, hope and courage!
Podcast producers:
Casey Wonnenberg King & Kayli Fitz
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