In this deeply moving and raw episode of the Just for Today podcast, host Adriana Sansam sits down with Elaine, a mother who shares the heartbreaking story of losing her 27-year-old son, Joe, to an accidental fentanyl overdose.​

Elaine paints a vivid picture of Joe, a charismatic and loving young man with a "bursting personality" and a "vibrant smile," who was adored by his family and friends. She shares cherished memories that highlight who Joe was, emphasizing that his death was the tragic result of a single choice, not a life of addiction.​

The conversation explores the depths of a mother's grief as Elaine recounts the harrowing day she learned of her son's death, the gut-wrenching phone call from the coroner, and the "blur" of the days that followed. Adriana and Elaine connect on a profound level, sharing their parallel experiences with the shock of sudden loss, the struggle to get answers, and the complex emotions of guilt and regret that can linger for years.​

This episode is an intimate and powerful testament to a mother's enduring love and a crucial conversation about the real human impact of the fentanyl epidemic. Join us for an unforgettable story of love, loss, and the long road of grief.

⚠️ TRIGGER WARNING

This conversation contains mature themes about death, grief, addiction, overdose, and trauma.

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