Susan Claire
Susan Claire
Mary Kate
Mary Kate
Mary Kate
Sunday 21st March 2021
Carol shares her journey through grief and hope after losing her daughter Mary Kate to a drug overdose in 'Voices of Solace'.
40 minutes
Heartbreaking
Hopeful
Informative
Supportive
Raw
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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!Mary Kate's Story: A Journey Through Grief and Hope
I know I have really learned to just be kind to people, because it's not something that you just announced to the world.
Imagine being a parent in the '60s, surrounded by vibrant colors, peace signs, and the mesmerizing tunes of Pink Floyd. That's how Carol remembers her daughter, Mary Kate, who adored everything about that era. Carol often joked that Mary Kate was born in the wrong decade. But the joyful memories took a dark turn when Mary Kate began losing weight and it was discovered she had been using drugs.
Despite a stint in rehab and 15 months of sobriety, tragedy struck when Mary Kate was found dead in her sober-living residence at just 22 years old. This episode of 'Voices of Solace' takes you through Carol's emotional journey, from the highs of her daughter's vibrant personality to the depths of her heartbreaking loss. Carol shares her coping mechanisms and how she's turned her grief into a mission to help others.
Her message, inspired by James 4:14 and Ecclesiastes 7:1, offers a unique perspective on life and death. Listeners will find solace in Carol's words and perhaps a new way to view their own grief. This episode is a poignant reminder of the importance of community support, mental health awareness, and the power of sharing our stories.