Jess Branas
Jess Branas
Episode 044 - Down the Line
Episode 044 - Down the Line
Episode 044 - Down the Line
Monday 20th December 2021
Julie LeFrance discusses her journey of loss and advocacy after losing her daughter to fentanyl on 'Recovery Road'.
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Get the buttons here!Julie LeFrance: Turning Grief into Advocacy After Losing Her Daughter to Fentanyl
The thing that I realized over The Years is that no kid, you know- and and you know, Julie, all the patients that I work with, whether it's an outpatient or whether it's in private practice, if they're whatever it is, you can, you can trace their addiction all the way back to when they were a kid.
Imagine facing the unimaginable – losing a child to addiction. Julie LeFrance knows this pain all too well. In this episode of 'Recovery Road', host Merrit Hartblay sits down with Julie, a mother who lost her daughter to fentanyl, to share her heart-wrenching yet inspiring journey. Julie opens up about her daughter's path from experimenting with marijuana to struggling with heroin addiction, and the moment that changed her life forever when she found out her daughter had passed away.
The conversation touches on the significant role childhood experiences can play in addiction, offering a candid look at how families can support their loved ones through recovery. Julie reflects on her own regrets and wishes she had understood more about addiction's roots and complexities. Despite her grief, Julie has channeled her pain into powerful advocacy work.
She talks about her involvement with Not One More and the Lost Voices of Fentanyl, using her story to raise awareness and connect with others who have faced similar losses. Merrit and Julie discuss the importance of creating a safe and supportive environment for those battling addiction and how family support can make a crucial difference. Julie's story is not just one of loss but also of resilience and action.
She encourages listeners to reach out, connect with support systems, and use their experiences to foster change. Merrit wraps up the episode with a poignant reminder that addiction is a disease requiring compassion and understanding, emphasizing that recovery is possible. This episode offers a deep dive into the devastating effects of addiction, the power of advocacy, and the strength found in turning grief into meaningful action.