The Empty Chair
The Empty Chair
E37 - Karen (and Ginger)
E37 - Karen (and Ginger)
E37 - Karen (and Ginger)
Thursday 20th October 2022
Karen Burbank Mcgravey-Gajera shares her daughter's overdose story on 'The Empty Chair', urging us to fight addiction stigma.
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Get the buttons here!A Mother's Heartache: Karen's Fight Against Addiction Stigma
I don't see any shame or stigma with what happened to my daughter.
When Karen Burbank Mcgravey-Gajera lost her daughter Emma Rose to an accidental overdose, her world shattered. In this deeply moving episode of 'The Empty Chair', Karen sits down with host Phil Lahey to share her poignant story. Karen's journey through the pain of losing Emma Rose is heart-wrenching, but her message is clear: the stigma surrounding addiction must be dismantled.
Karen's advocacy stems from her personal tragedy, and she hopes that by speaking out, she can help other families avoid similar heartbreak. Her conversation with Phil covers the challenges of supporting a loved one battling substance abuse, the dire need for resources like Narcan, and the power of community and support groups. Karen's candid discussion is a call to action for better education and understanding of addiction.
This episode isn't just about loss; it's about the resilience and strength required to turn grief into a force for change. Tune in to hear Karen's story and join the fight against addiction stigma.