Kendra and Amy
Kendra and Amy
Leslie McBain from Moms Stop the Harm / Losing a Son to Drug Harms and Advocacy
Leslie McBain from Moms Stop the Harm / Losing a Son to Drug Harms and Advocacy
Leslie McBain from Moms Stop the Harm / Losing a Son to Drug Harms and Advocacy
Thursday 18th March 2021
Leslie McBain shares her journey from losing her son to advocating for drug policy reform on the Crazy Bitches podcast.
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53 minutes
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Sexual Stigmas & Myths
Sobriety Toolkit
Body & Mind
Stigma & Social Perspectives
Financial Health in Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Leslie McBain: From Grief to Advocacy on the Crazy Bitches Podcast
We should not be judging, we should be helping, and there's a ton of evidence that shows that if we give people what they want, if they get their safe supply in a regular, low barrier, non-stigmatizing way, they are much more likely to come back when they want treatment.
When tragedy strikes, it can either break you or drive you to make a change. Leslie McBain chose the latter after losing her son Jordan to drug-related harms over seven years ago. In this heartfelt episode of the Crazy Bitches podcast, Leslie joins Kendra to share her journey from personal loss to becoming a co-founder of Moms Stop the Harm, a support network for Canadian families affected by drug harms.
Her story is not just about grief but also about the power of community and advocacy. Leslie discusses the opioid crisis in Canada, emphasizing the urgent need for policy changes, education, and safe drug supplies. She also tackles the stigmatization of drug users and underscores the importance of offering support to those in need. This episode is a poignant reminder that even in our darkest moments, we can find the strength to fight for a better future.