Finding Peace After Loss: Mariah Corso's Journey
Episode Overview
Mariah shares her brother Justin's story and his battle with addiction. The traumatic experience of receiving the call about Justin's death. The importance of grief support groups for siblings. Challenges of coping with grief during holidays. Emphasising self-care and community support in the healing process.
I was mad that he was so close. Like, he always was so... He was doing so good for so long, you know?
In this heartfelt episode of Courage to Hope, Tony LaGreca sits down with Mariah Corso to discuss the profound impact of losing a sibling to addiction. Mariah shares her deeply personal story of her brother Justin's battle with substance abuse and the traumatic experience of his passing. She recounts the harrowing moment she received the call about Justin's death and the emotional aftermath that followed.
Mariah's raw and honest reflections offer a glimpse into the pain and resilience that comes with such a loss. She speaks about the importance of grief support groups and her work with The Sun Will Rise, where she facilitates sessions for siblings who have lost loved ones to addiction. The conversation touches on the challenges of coping with grief during holidays and the enduring stigma surrounding addiction.
Tony and Mariah also discuss the role of peace and healing in their journeys, emphasising the need for self-care and community support. This episode is a powerful reminder that, despite the pain, there is hope and a path to finding peace again. Tune in to hear Mariah's inspiring story and learn how you can support yourself and others through the grief process.