Susan Claire
Susan Claire
Jessica
Jessica
Jessica
Sunday 5th March 2023
Jessica's sister Rosanne shares their journey through addiction, loss, and finding hope after tragedy on 'Grieving Overdose Death'.
80 minutes
Hopeful
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Supportive
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Susan Claire
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Family Recovery from Addiction
Sobriety Success Stories
Creative Recovery Journeys
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Empowering Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Jessica's Journey: A Sister's Tale of Love, Loss, and Healing
Loss is loss, and loss is something that you really want, or you think that it's going to be there and it's not there anymore.
Jessica was the kind of person who lit up a room with her kindness and willingness to help others. From babysitting gigs to dreams of becoming a nurse, she always had a heart for service. But life took a tragic turn when a car accident at 17 led her down a dark path of opioid addiction, eventually spiraling into heroin use. Jessica passed away in 2017 at the age of 36 due to fentanyl poisoning, leaving her family devastated.
In this touching episode of 'Grieving Overdose Death', Jessica's older sister, Rosanne, opens up about the emotional rollercoaster of loving someone battling addiction. Rosanne recounts the lengths she went to in trying to save her sister—from interventions and rehab to offering her a job and a home. Despite these efforts, addiction proved to be a formidable foe. Through candid conversation, Rosanne paints a vivid picture of Jessica's life before addiction took hold, sharing both joyful memories and heart-wrenching struggles.
She also delves into her own journey of coping with the immense grief that followed Jessica's death. Over five years, Rosanne sought solace through various means—grief therapy, workshops like 'Onsite', and reading books such as 'Signs' by Laura Lynne Jackson and 'Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief' by David Kessler. One of the most powerful aspects of this episode is Rosanne's mission to break the stigma surrounding addiction.
She wants the world to know that Jessica was more than her addiction; she was a loving sister, a caring friend, and a compassionate soul. Rosanne's story is a beacon of hope for others grappling with similar losses. She emphasizes the importance of seeking support and sharing your story, reminding listeners that they are not alone in their grief.
Tune in to hear a heartfelt narrative that blends sorrow with hope, shedding light on the complex journey of losing a loved one to overdose.