WMEX 1510 AM Quincy Boston
WMEX 1510 AM Quincy Boston
E101 - Aired 08-01-24 Moriah Lit, Ed.M
E101 - Aired 08-01-24 Moriah Lit, Ed.M
E101 - Aired 08-01-24 Moriah Lit, Ed.M
Tuesday 6th August 2024
Tony LaGreca chats with Mariah Rose Lit about her journey from addiction to academic success and the power of community support.
56 minutes
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Get the buttons here!From Rock Bottom to Academic Success: Mariah Rose Lit's Journey
Episode Overview
- Mariah shares her journey from severe drug addiction to academic success.
- The impact of her father's overdose on her life and recovery.
- The importance of community support in overcoming addiction.
- Upcoming grief conference in Framingham.
- Mariah's reflections on resilience and self-worth.
"Grief is love that has no place to go"
In this heartfelt episode of 'Courage to Hope', Tony LaGreca welcomes Mariah Rose Lit, Ed.M., to share her incredible journey from addiction to academic success. Mariah's story is a rollercoaster of emotions, beginning with her father's overdose in 2014, which left her life in turmoil. Raised in a recovery-focused household, Mariah found herself battling severe drug addiction despite her upbringing.
She opens up about the pivotal moments that led her to seek help, including her father's sudden death and a critical turning point in 2017 that made her realise she needed to change her life or lose another decade to addiction. Mariah's candid reflections on her struggles, including multiple rehab stints and the constant battle to stay clean, are both harrowing and inspiring.
She talks about the shame and self-worth issues that plagued her, and how she finally found the strength to go back to school. Graduating with an associate's degree from the Community College of Philadelphia, she went on to earn her bachelor's degree and now works as a graduate engagement and programme manager. Throughout the episode, Tony and Mariah discuss the importance of community support, the impact of grief, and the power of resilience.
They touch on the upcoming grief conference in Framingham, where Mariah will be coordinating resources and speaking to others who have lost loved ones to overdose. This episode is a powerful testament to the human spirit's ability to overcome adversity. Mariah's journey from rock bottom to achieving academic success serves as a beacon of hope for anyone struggling with addiction or grief. Her story reminds us that it's never too late to turn your life around. Why should you listen?
Because Mariah's story might just be the inspiration you need to find your own courage to hope.