Susan Claire
Susan Claire
Kristina
Kristina
Kristina
Thursday 10th February 2022
Hear Kristina's story of addiction and her sister Michelle's plea for compassion on 'Voices of Solace'. A powerful call for change and understanding.
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Susan Claire
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Categories:
Family Recovery from Addiction
Sobriety Success Stories
Creative Recovery Journeys
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Empowering Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Kristina's Battle: A Sister's Plea for Compassion and Change
Addiction is a disease, and people, just like you said, they just don't recognize that and they look down upon people who have addiction without giving them the benefit of the doubt.
Imagine a bright young girl, a straight-A student who loved cheerleading, dancing, and gymnastics. That was Kristina, full of life and promise, until she met heroin at the age of 15. Introduced by her boyfriend, this dangerous drug turned her world upside down. Despite her family's relentless efforts to support her, Kristina's life became a constant battle to stay clean. Everything seemed to be improving until January 2022, when she tragically relapsed.
When paramedics arrived at her parents' home, they saw only an addict, dismissing her as a 'junkie' and failing to save her. This episode of 'Voices of Solace' features Kristina's sister, Michelle, who shares their family's heart-wrenching experience. Michelle passionately speaks out against the harsh stigma that addicts face, describing how society often views them as criminals and second-class citizens. She emphasizes that addicts are still people, deserving of compassion and support rather than judgment and discrimination.
Michelle's plea is clear: focus on rehabilitation over incarceration, and treat those suffering from addiction with the humanity they deserve. This episode isn't just a story of loss; it's a call for change and understanding in how we view and treat addiction. If you're looking for a deeply personal and eye-opening narrative that challenges societal perceptions, this episode is a must-listen.