WMEX 1510 AM Quincy Boston
WMEX 1510 AM Quincy Boston
E88 - Aired 02-29-24 Mary Peckham
E88 - Aired 02-29-24 Mary Peckham
E88 - Aired 02-29-24 Mary Peckham
Thursday 7th March 2024
Tony LaGreca and Mary Peckham discuss the opioid crisis, grief, and the power of community support in this emotional episode of 'Courage to Hope'.
51 minutes
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Episode Overview
- Mary Peckham shares her son's journey from prescription opioids to heroin addiction.
- The stigma surrounding addiction persists even after death.
- Mary found healing by starting a grief support group, 'Matthew's Candle'.
- Medical professionals can unintentionally contribute to addiction through prescriptions.
- Community and peer support are vital for healing and resilience.
My son's dealer wore a lab coat because my son's dealer was a doctor at a hospital emergency room
In this episode of 'Courage to Hope', Tony LaGreca sits down with Mary Peckham, a mother who has faced the heart-wrenching loss of her son to heroin addiction. Tony and Mary share a poignant conversation about their personal experiences with the opioid crisis and the devastating impact it has had on their families. Mary recounts her son's journey from a simple dental procedure that led to a prescription for Percocet, eventually spiralling into a heroin addiction.
She talks about the stigma that follows those who suffer from addiction, even after death, and how she found solace in starting her own grief support group, 'Matthew's Candle'. The episode is filled with raw emotions as Mary discusses the importance of peer support and the healing power of helping others. Tony and Mary also touch on the broader issues of how medical professionals can unwittingly contribute to addiction and the critical need for better education and resources.
This episode is a heartfelt exploration of grief, resilience, and the enduring hope that comes from community and support.