Grief changes everything. This week on Grief, Grace, and Gratitude, Sandy Williams shares her deeply personal story of losing her son, Austin, to a fentanyl overdose. She opens up about the heartbreak of navigating life after loss, the struggle to redefine her identity as a mother, and the emotional weight of addiction’s impact on families.

Sandy speaks with honesty and grace about the loneliness of grief, the stigma surrounding addiction, and the healing power of therapy, faith, and community. She shares how practices like EMDR therapy, daily prayer, and gratitude have helped her find strength in the midst of sorrow. Through her journey, she has discovered a renewed sense of purpose—one that includes breaking the silence around grief and addiction and supporting others who walk a similar path.

If you’ve ever experienced loss, love someone battling addiction, or simply want to better understand how to support those in grief, this conversation is for you. Join us as we explore the realities of loss, the hope that can be found in healing, and the importance of fostering a compassionate community.

🎧 Listen to the full episode HERE on YouTube.

📖 Rhonda Kemp is the author of Remarkable You: Revisiting Love, Regrets & Celebrations (available now on Amazon) https://remarkableyoubook.com/

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