Jess Branas
Jess Branas
Episode 043 - Seeking Help
Episode 043 - Seeking Help
Episode 043 - Seeking Help
Monday 6th December 2021
Merrit Hartblay and Sharon Marshal discuss the importance of mental health support through Erin Marie's tragic story on Recovery Road.
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Get the buttons here!Mental Health Matters: Erin Marie's Story and the Urgency of Seeking Help
Well, addiction shows its form in many different ways, and an addictive mind, addictive person is very, very good at masquerading what's really going on.
Ever wondered how early intervention can change the course of someone's life? In this episode of Recovery Road, host Merrit Hartblay sits down with Sharon Marshal to share the heartbreaking yet eye-opening story of Erin Marie, a young woman who faced addiction and lost her battle to a drug overdose. Sharon opens up about Erin's life, her struggles, and the immense challenges they encountered in trying to secure the help she desperately needed.
The conversation dives deep into the impact of trauma on mental health and highlights the glaring gaps in our mental health services. One powerful message rings clear: seeking help early and often can be life-saving. Merrit emphasizes, 'sometimes it takes a village, and sometimes it takes a whole community to help one person'. This episode isn't just about Erin's story; it's a call to action for better resources and support for those battling addiction and mental health issues.
Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of these critical issues and learn why it's so important to seek help before it's too late.