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9 – Death of Our Youth w/ Ed Kirby
9 – Death of Our Youth w/ Ed Kirby
9 – Death of Our Youth w/ Ed Kirby
Monday 24th May 2021
Ed Kirby shares his journey of grief and advocacy after losing his son to the opioid crisis on 'Recovery Uncovered'.
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75 minutes
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Get the buttons here!A Father's Journey: From Grief to Advocacy in the Opioid Crisis
When you give you, when you just tell the story you know, without questions, at the end you always say: 'I think, and I'm paraphrasing, my goal is to make sure that no parent ever has to go through what I went through again.'
What happens when a parent loses a child to the opioid epidemic? In this powerful episode of 'Recovery Uncovered', hosts Michael Carpenter and Betsy Vicencio sit down with Ed Kirby, a father who faced this unimaginable tragedy. Ed's son, Kyle, fell victim to an opioid overdose, leaving Ed grappling with overwhelming grief and a sense of shame. For a long time, Ed struggled to find the support he desperately needed. He felt isolated and burdened by guilt.
But instead of letting these feelings consume him, Ed decided to speak out. Sharing Kyle's story became his way of coping and finding some measure of peace. During this heartfelt conversation, Ed opens up about his emotional journey, the challenges of navigating life after such a loss, and the stigmas attached to addiction and death. He talks about how sharing his story not only helped him but also provided support to other parents in similar situations.
Ed's advocacy for better addiction resources and education shines through, offering hope and resilience to anyone affected by the opioid crisis. Whether you're dealing with addiction yourself, supporting a loved one, or seeking understanding, Ed's story is a poignant reminder of the strength found in vulnerability and the importance of community.