Partnership to End Addiction
Partnership to End Addiction
How Lauren Sisler is turning grief into action with new book “Shatterproof”
How Lauren Sisler is turning grief into action with new book “Shatterproof”
How Lauren Sisler is turning grief into action with new book “Shatterproof”
Tuesday 15th October 2024
Lauren Sisler shares her journey of loss, addiction, and healing in this heartfelt episode of Heart of the Matter.
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Family Recovery from Addiction
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Episode Overview
- Lauren Sisler shares her personal story of losing both parents to opioid addiction.
- Discusses the shame and stigma associated with addiction.
- Highlights the importance of open conversations about substance use.
- Details her healing process through writing her book, 'Shatterproof'.
- Emphasises that addiction can affect anyone, regardless of background.
This is a story of how hurt becomes hope. My parents' deaths tore me apart. Understanding and sharing their stories has helped put me back together
In this episode of Heart of the Matter, Elizabeth Vargas sits down with sports reporter and author Lauren Sisler to discuss her deeply personal journey through grief and addiction. Lauren opens up about the tragic loss of her parents, both of whom struggled with opioid addiction and passed away within hours of each other.
She candidly shares how this experience shaped her life and led her to write her new book, 'Shatterproof: How I Overcame the Shame of Losing My Parents to Opioid Addiction'. Lauren’s story is not just about loss; it’s about finding hope and healing amidst unimaginable pain.
She reflects on her parents' hidden battles with addiction, the stigma that kept their struggles in the shadows, and how she eventually found the strength to face the truth and share it with the world. Through her book, Lauren aims to break down the stigma surrounding addiction and encourage families to have open conversations about substance use and mental health.
This episode is a powerful reminder that addiction can affect anyone, and that healing is possible even after the darkest times. Whether you’re dealing with addiction in your own life or supporting someone who is, Lauren’s story offers valuable insights and hope. Tune in to hear a heartfelt conversation that will leave you inspired to confront difficult truths and find your own path to healing.