She’s known for her Sideline Shimmy. ESPN sports broadcaster Lauren Sisler is a sideline reporter for college football and gymnastics. But behind the camera, Lauren hid a family secret for a decade. Both of her parents struggled with opioid use disorder after being prescribed painkillers by doctors—a disease that ultimately took her mom’s life, followed by her dad’s just five hours later.

Tune in to hear Sisler’s tragic story, how she navigated her grief, and why she’s decided to share her journey publicly. She has also authored a new book, “Shatterproof,” detailing her experience with grief, shock, and shame and offering a message of hope and resilience.

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Behind every number is a story of a life cut short, a family shattered, and a community devastated.

They were...

• daughters
• sons
• mothers
• fathers
• friends
• wives
• husbands
• cousins
• boyfriends
• girlfriends.

They were More Than Just A Number. 

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