Meet Maureen Cavanaugh, an educator, recovery coach, public speaker, founder of Magnolia New Beginnings and the author of “If You Love Me: A Mother’s Journey Through Her Daughter’s Opioid Addiction.” Living through the nightmare of her daughter’s addiction, Cavanaugh made it her life’s work to inspire parents and families of those struggling with addiction to become advocates on their behalf.

Her story in the addiction recovery world began after learning of her daughter’s struggles. Knowing that she could not fix the problem but needing to do something positive, Cavanaugh channeled her energy into advocacy. What started as a 50-person support group in Massachusetts has grown into nearly 30,000 people, nationwide, with her work featured in the New York Times and on CNN. Rather than following some of the “conventional wisdom” to isolate addicts and cut off their resources, Cavanaugh preaches a philosophy of healthy boundaries and support. As Cavanaugh has seen many times over, it gets better.

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