Partnership to End Addiction
Partnership to End Addiction
Jackie Siegel: “The Queen of Versailles” on her mission to save lives
Jackie Siegel: “The Queen of Versailles” on her mission to save lives
Jackie Siegel: “The Queen of Versailles” on her mission to save lives
Tuesday 26th November 2024
Jackie Siegel shares her daughter's tragic battle with addiction and how she's using her grief to help others through Victoria's Voice Foundation.
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Episode Overview
- Jackie Siegel shares her daughter Victoria's battle with addiction.
- Victoria struggled with anxiety and was prescribed Xanax at a young age.
- Jackie missed the warning signs of Victoria's addiction.
- Victoria's Voice Foundation was established to prevent similar tragedies.
- The foundation focuses on substance use education and naloxone access.
When Victoria died, my world fell apart and all the money in the world couldn't bring it back
Jackie Siegel, famously known as 'The Queen of Versailles,' joins Elizabeth Vargas on Heart of the Matter to share her heart-wrenching journey through her daughter Victoria's battle with addiction. Victoria, who struggled with anxiety and was prescribed Xanax at a young age, tragically passed away from a heroin overdose at 18. This episode dives into the hidden struggles Victoria faced, the impact of the documentary 'The Queen of Versailles' on her life, and the devastating consequences of prescription drug misuse.
Jackie candidly discusses the warning signs she missed and the profound grief she experienced. However, her story doesn't end in despair. Transformed by her loss, Jackie and her husband founded Victoria's Voice Foundation to prevent similar tragedies by raising awareness about substance use and providing access to naloxone. Jackie’s mission is to save lives and spare other families from the pain she endured. Her journey from tragedy to advocacy is both touching and inspiring.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone affected by addiction or seeking to understand its far-reaching impacts.