Jay Lind
Jay Lind
Episode 3: "Henry"--Brother of an Addict Who Died of an Overdose
Episode 3: "Henry"--Brother of an Addict Who Died of an Overdose
Episode 3: "Henry"--Brother of an Addict Who Died of an Overdose
Thursday 19th May 2022
Hear Henry's story of losing his brother to addiction and finding hope in 'Between the Lines Recovery'. A heartfelt conversation on grief and healing.
37 minutes
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Get the buttons here!Henry's Heartbreak: A Brother's Tale of Addiction and Loss
Talking to it out loud with somebody else makes all the difference in the world.
Imagine sitting down with someone who has experienced the devastating effects of addiction up close. In this episode of 'Between the Lines Recovery', Jay Lind interviews Henry, a man who lost his brother Jake to an overdose. Henry's story is both heart-wrenching and inspiring, offering a candid look at the toll addiction takes on families.
Henry first met Jay as a student in his American Literature class, and their paths crossed again years later when Jay was in rehab with Henry's brother Jake. Sadly, Jake lost his battle with addiction, passing away in his childhood bedroom. But Henry and Jay manage to keep the conversation uplifting, focusing on healing and hope. Henry talks about the importance of support systems and how talking about his grief has been crucial in his journey towards recovery.
This episode is a reminder of the power of compassion and understanding, and how sharing our stories can help us heal.