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Grieving Overdose Death

Grieving Overdose Death

De: Susan Claire
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This podcast was created to give a voice to those who have lost someone close to them from an accidental overdose. Parents, spouses, sisters, brothers and others will be interviewed to celebrate the life of their loved one who died from an overdose and to remember this person as more than their addiction. We will explore how others cope and pass on this information to those who are grieving and feel they have nowhere to turn. Unfortunately, there are many out there and the numbers are growing every day. If you would like to tell your story about the life of your loved one who died from an accidental overdose, the struggles you both faced, and how you are coping, please email your request to Susan Claire at grievingoverdosedeath@gmail.com. The views expressed by guests on this podcast are their own. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grieving-overdose-death/id1462181055Susan Claire 2024 Ciencias Sociales Higiene y Vida Saludable Psicología Psicología y Salud Mental Relaciones
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  • Frankie
    Oct 12 2025

    Frankie was the third-born of triplets, arriving after his two sisters. His mother, Ellen, recalls his early years as charmed—filled with joyful vacations, engaging activities, and an infectious sense of humor. Frankie was the smallest kid with the biggest laugh, known for his wild jokes, imaginative stories, and a vocabulary all his own. As he entered middle school, challenges emerged. Being the smallest in his class and diagnosed with ADHD, Frankie began to struggle. Depression followed, leading him to self-medicate. Tragically, his life ended at age 26 in October 2022 due to an overdose of cocaine laced with fentanyl. Ellen now speaks to groups about Frankie's life, hoping to reach even one young person who might be considering drugs as a way to cope. Her mission is to transform heartbreak into hope, one story at a time.

    Ellen shares some resources below:

    · Helping Parent Heal – helpingparentsheal.org. There is also a Facebook page. They have several Zoom meetings and have a semiannual meeting with over 1000 parents.

    · Fara Gibson, Psychic Medium (saved my life!) – faragibson.com. She also has a Facebook Page, Fara Gibson Psychic Medium. She does readings in person, over Zoom or by phone.

    · The Black Poster Project – theblackposterproject.com This is a silent memorial of over 900 posters. Submitting your loved one's poster is at no charge.

    · Alumni in Recovery – https://alumniinrecovery.org An advocacy group made up of young adults in extended recovery and parents who have lost a child to addiction/accidental overdose/fentanyl poisoning.

    · World-renowned speaker David Keller – https://grief.com/ David is the father of grief and has written many books and holds many webinars.

    If you would like to tell your story about an overdose death, please contact Susan Claire at grievingoverdosedeath@gmail.com

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    39 m
  • Johnna
    Aug 20 2025

    Johnna was a fearless and capable child, but a learning disability diagnosis seemed to mark the beginning of her struggles. Her mother, Kelli, believes this led to self-esteem issues, which were worsened by incidents like being bullied in school and the loss of loved ones. These painful experiences contributed to a lifelong dependence on drugs—an addiction Johnna fiercely protected. As a nurse, Kelli used all of her resources to help. She consistently arranged for counselors and rehab centers and was always there for her daughter in a crisis. Despite her tireless efforts, Kelli's worst fear was realized in July 2024 when police arrived at her door with the news that Johnna had died at the age of 25. To cope with her grief, Kelli finds solace in listening to podcasts about loss, reading books like A Space in the Heart by Larry Carlat, and leaning on her strong relationships with family and friends.

    If you would like to tell your story about an overdose death, please contact Susan Claire at grievingoverdosedeath@gmail.com

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    Music provided by La Atlántida

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    55 m
  • Matthew
    Feb 3 2025

    While working for the railroad, Matt had a bad accident that injured his spine. After spinal surgery, he was prescribed opioids that eventually led to his addiction. His daughter, Heather, talks about her loving relationship with her dad and how she is broken hearted to have lost him in October 2022. Heather tells others not to blame themselves for what happened and to recognize they did what they could.

    If you would like to tell your story about an overdose death, please contact Susan Claire at grievingoverdosedeath@gmail.com

    http://grievingoverdosedeath.libsyn.com/

    Music provided by La Atlántida

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    37 m
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This podcast is essential listening to understand the breadth and scope of addiction in our culture. It tells the tragic stories of so many loved ones who succumbed to it's grip and of their families who survived them. It is all at once tragic, painful, and hopeful. While the pain and grief of the family members interviewed is readily apparent, they also shared these stories with hope - hope that others will listen, hope that others will learn, and hope that others will begin to heal.

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This podcast is so done, it celebrates the lives of these amazing men and women. They are victims of the opiod epidemic, they were essentially murdered but no one seems to care. It brings me great comfort to here these stories that are so similar to mine.

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