Recovering Too: Families Navigating Addiction

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Recovering Too: Families Navigating Addiction

  • 23. 7 Sisters

23. 7 Sisters

Wednesday 13th May 2020

Hear Kerri Leach and Lindsay Locasto discuss turning their grief into advocacy by founding 7 Sisters, an organization focused on opioid awareness and reducing addiction stigma.
44 minutes
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Recovering Too: Families Navigating Addiction
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Sobriety Toolkit
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Financial Health in Recovery
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7 Sisters: Turning Grief into Community Support and Advocacy

Their mission is to bring opioid awareness to the community through education and informative opportunities to eliminate the stigma of addiction and advocate for recovery options.
Imagine losing a sibling to addiction and channeling that heartache into a mission to help others. That's exactly what Kerri Leach and Lindsay Locasto did. In this episode of the Boy Problems Podcast, they share their deeply personal stories of loss and how they transformed their grief into action by founding 7 Sisters. This organization is dedicated to raising opioid awareness, educating the community, and breaking down the stigma surrounding addiction.
Kerri and Lindsay discuss the vital role of family support groups and the power of education in the journey to recovery. They also highlight the impactful work 7 Sisters is doing, from hosting local events to running monthly family meetings moderated by a therapist. If you're looking for inspiration on how to turn pain into purpose, this episode is a must-listen.