Henry's Uncle, Erik Kilgore
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Heroin, Love, and Loss. Turning Tragedy into Purpose with Stephanie Wittels Wachs
Heroin, Love, and Loss. Turning Tragedy into Purpose with Stephanie Wittels Wachs
Heroin, Love, and Loss. Turning Tragedy into Purpose with Stephanie Wittels Wachs
Tuesday 16th March 2021
Stephanie Wittels Wachs discusses turning her grief over losing her brother to addiction into a mission to help others on 'Henry's Uncle'.
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44 minutes
Inspiring
Empowering
Informative
Hopeful
Compassionate
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Henry's Uncle, Erik Kilgore
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Categories:
Family Recovery from Addiction
Sobriety Success Stories
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
Financial Health in Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Stephanie Wittels Wachs: Finding Purpose in Heartbreak
It's perfectly okay to talk about having a loved one with a substance abuse disorder.
Stephanie Wittels Wachs has faced the kind of heartbreak that can either shatter you or reshape you. In this episode of 'Henry's Uncle', she opens up about losing her brother, Harris Wittels, to addiction and how she transformed her grief into a mission to help others. Stephanie doesn't just share her pain; she also talks about the rollercoaster of emotions that come with loving someone battling substance use disorder.
Her story is a poignant reminder that addiction is a disease, not a moral failing. Stephanie draws a powerful parallel between managing addiction and chronic illnesses like diabetes, emphasizing the need for compassion and long-term care. Through her journey, listeners gain insights into coping with loss and finding hope amid despair. If you're looking for a narrative that blends raw emotion with actionable advice, this episode is a must-listen.