Susan Claire
Susan Claire
Catherine
Catherine
Catherine
Saturday 9th November 2019
Rose shares her daughter Catherine's overdose story and fights for overdose prevention laws in 'Grieving Overdose Death'.
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Susan Claire
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Family Recovery from Addiction
Sobriety Success Stories
Creative Recovery Journeys
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Empowering Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Catherine's Legacy: A Mother's Mission for Overdose Prevention
I do a lot of public speaking about overdose awareness and sharing her story, and also how drugs don't discriminate.
Picture a young woman with a bright future ahead of her, excelling in school and full of potential. That was Catherine, a top student who graduated high school in 2011. Fast forward six years, and her life tragically ended due to an accidental overdose. In this episode of 'Grieving Overdose Death', Catherine's mother, Rose, opens up about her daughter's journey and her own mission to prevent such tragedies from happening to others.
Rose paints a vivid picture of Catherine's early years, describing her as a brilliant and complex individual who struggled with mental health and addiction issues from a young age. Despite these challenges, Catherine remained determined to be a good mother and have a stable family life. However, addiction's grip proved too strong, leading to her untimely death in 2017. Rose's story doesn't end with loss; it transforms into a powerful fight for justice and awareness.
She is actively campaigning for the Good Samaritan Law in Texas, which would protect individuals from prosecution when they seek medical help during an overdose situation. Rose believes that such a law could have saved her daughter's life. Forgiveness plays a crucial role in Rose's healing process. She has even forgiven the person who abandoned Catherine in an alley, emphasizing that forgiving doesn't mean forgetting but remembering without anger.
Rose also channels her grief into advocacy, speaking publicly about overdose prevention and maintaining a Facebook page dedicated to Catherine's memory called 'For the Love of Catherine'. This episode isn't just about sorrow; it's a heartfelt call to action. Rose's dedication to sharing Catherine's story aims to raise awareness and prevent other families from enduring similar heartbreak.
Her journey is a testament to the strength found in love and remembrance, offering listeners a blend of empathy, hope, and practical advice for coping with grief.