Grieving Overdose Death

James' son, Jeffrey, died four years ago at the age of 24. Jeffrey shared in running the family's bicycle shop and had a unique way of connecting to all people regardless of their status. He loved working in the business so much that his goal was to eventually run his own place. James says he grieves publicly about his son's death from an accidental overdose and has organized many outreach projects in his community including dispensing Narcan from his shop. He hopes to raise awareness through his efforts.

Lea's daughter, Hannah, died three years ago when she was 21. Lea talks about how her young life was cut short after a promising career in nursing, her personal struggles after finding Hannah in her bedroom when she was unaware of her addiction, how she is coping by connecting through others with a local grief group called "You Are Not Alone", and living the life that Hannah would have wanted for her.

This podcast was created to give a voice to those who have lost someone close to them from an accidental overdose. Everyday people 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 others who are grieving and feel they have nowhere to turn. Unfortunately, there are many out there and the numbers are growing everyday. 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 [email protected].