Pej Alaghamandan
Pej Alaghamandan
Finding Solace After A Major Loss W/ Maggie Fleitman
Finding Solace After A Major Loss W/ Maggie Fleitman
Finding Solace After A Major Loss W/ Maggie Fleitman
Sunday 5th September 2021
Maggie Fleitman discusses losing her son to opioid addiction and finding hope through 'Solace for Hope' on Peji's Recovery Corner.
54 minutes
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Pej Alaghamandan
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Recovery Reimagined
Family Recovery from Addiction
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Turning Grief into Purpose: Maggie Fleitman's Journey on Peji's Recovery Corner
Everybody has to decide on their own if they're going to take that step, because you're because you're the one that has to live with it.
How do you find purpose after an unimaginable loss? In this touching episode of 'Peji's Recovery Corner', host Pej Alaghamandan sits down with Maggie Fleitman, a mother who has faced the ultimate heartbreak—losing her son Mitchell to opioid addiction. Maggie shares her raw and emotional story, recounting the signs she missed and the struggles her son endured with prescription pain medications and mental health issues. But Maggie's story doesn't end in despair.
She has channeled her grief into creating 'Solace for Hope', an organization dedicated to supporting families and individuals grappling with addiction. Pej and Maggie dive deep into the importance of overdose prevention and the critical role of community support in recovery. This episode is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of turning pain into purpose.
Whether you're directly affected by addiction or seeking to understand its impact, Maggie's journey offers a poignant reminder that hope and healing are possible through connection and support.