Peyton Presley Moore: Turning Grief into Advocacy - Episode 094 of High While Clean
One of the difficulties of grief is learning how to move forward while part of your heart is forever frozen in time.
What happens when a young life, full of promise and laughter, is cut short by addiction? In this heartfelt episode of 'High While Clean', host Eric McCoy introduces us to Peyton Presley Moore, a vibrant 23-year-old who survived cancer but lost his battle with addiction. Peyton's story is one of both resilience and tragedy. He loved football, music festivals, and making people laugh, but after being prescribed opiates for post-surgery pain, his life took a heartbreaking turn.
His family shares their raw and emotional journey of watching Peyton struggle and ultimately lose his life to addiction. Yet, amid their grief, they have found a way to give Peyton's voice a lasting impact. By supporting others in recovery, they honor his memory and shed light on the devastating effects of addiction on families. This episode is a poignant reminder of the importance of community and support in the fight against addiction.
As one family member poignantly puts it, 'One of the difficulties of grief is learning how to move forward while part of your heart is forever frozen in time'. Tune in to hear how Peyton's story continues to inspire and help others in their recovery journeys.