Henry's Uncle, Erik Kilgore
info@henrysuncle.org (Henry's Uncle)
Addiction. Prison. Sobriety. A mom loses her son. The best friend goes to prison for 4 years.
Addiction. Prison. Sobriety. A mom loses her son. The best friend goes to prison for 4 years.
Addiction. Prison. Sobriety. A mom loses her son. The best friend goes to prison for 4 years.
Monday 13th January 2020
Morgan Godvin and Ember discuss addiction, loss, and recovery on 'Henry's Uncle'. Learn about the stigma of addiction and the need for compassionate solutions.
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71 minutes
Informative
Hopeful
Compassionate
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Transformative
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Author:
Henry's Uncle, Erik Kilgore
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Categories:
Family Recovery from Addiction
Sobriety Success Stories
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
Financial Health in Recovery
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Whether you're personally affected by addiction or seeking to understand its complexities, this episode offers invaluable insights and a powerful message of hope.