WMEX 1510 AM Quincy Boston
WMEX 1510 AM Quincy Boston
E73 - Aired 10-19-23 Kerry Bickford
E73 - Aired 10-19-23 Kerry Bickford
E73 - Aired 10-19-23 Kerry Bickford
Friday 27th October 2023
Join Tony LaGreca and Kerry Bickford as they discuss grief, resilience, and supporting families affected by addiction on 'Courage to Hope'.
20 minutes
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Get the buttons here!Kerry Bickford: Turning Grief into a Beacon of Hope
Episode Overview
- Kerry Bickford, a peer grief specialist and publisher of The Voice, shares her deeply personal journey of loss and hope
- The episode delves into the complexities of grief and resilience in the face of substance-related deaths
- Kerry's unwavering dedication to providing solace and resources for those enduring profound loss is deeply inspiring
- The conversation sheds light on the impact of addiction on families, particularly grandparents raising grandchildren
- Listeners gain profound insights into navigating the labyrinth of grief with empathy and unwavering commitment
Nathan was a beautiful intellectual spirit, very, very introverted, but a beautiful introverted spirit who grew up on Cape Cod, playing sports, going to school. He was very smart, did really well, received all kinds of awards, the Presidential Academic Excellence Award and all of those kinds of things. And he was really an easy child. So he was not a, you know, he wasn't red flagged in any way for this. But, you know, he fell into that generation of opioid users. And once he sort of started, we just couldn't stop him.
Grief can feel like an endless maze, but Kerry Bickford has found a way to light the path for others. In this episode of 'Courage to Hope', host Tony LaGreca sits down with Kerry, a peer grief specialist and the publisher of 'The Voice', a monthly newsletter. Kerry's journey is deeply personal; she lost her son Nathan to a decade-long struggle with substance use disorder.
Her story is both heart-wrenching and inspiring, offering a raw look at the devastating impact of addiction on families, especially grandparents who find themselves raising grandchildren. Kerry shares her own experiences of navigating the labyrinth of grief and discusses how she turned her pain into a mission to support others. She provides invaluable insights into the complexities of grief and the ripple effects of substance-related deaths.
This episode is not just about loss but also about resilience and the unwavering commitment to helping others find solace and hope.