Joanie Sigal
Joanie Sigal
Opioid Stories of Loss and Recovery Kay and Murray Sumner
Opioid Stories of Loss and Recovery Kay and Murray Sumner
Opioid Stories of Loss and Recovery Kay and Murray Sumner
Thursday 15th December 2022
Kay and Murray Sumner share their journey from losing their son to creating a documentary on the opioid crisis on 'The Addiction Podcast - Point of No Return'.
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Family Recovery from Addiction
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Get the buttons here!Turning Grief into Advocacy: Kay and Murray Sumner's Fight Against the Opioid Crisis
We decided, because of our filmmaking background, that we should take those god-given talents that we have and we're successful at doing and put those into a narrative and a documentary that would basically change the narrative on what this stuff is that is causing this and what is really going on out there under our very noses.
Kay and Murray Sumner have faced a heartache no parent should endure—the loss of their 43-year-old son to a drug overdose. But instead of letting their grief consume them, they channeled it into a mission to educate and inspire others. In this powerful episode of 'The Addiction Podcast - Point of No Return', the Sumners share their journey from unimaginable loss to becoming advocates for change.
Kay, an Emmy-nominated producer and film director, and her husband Murray, co-founded the Not One More Time Foundation in 2018. This non-profit aims to shed light on the devastating impact of opioids through film, print, and media. Their critically acclaimed documentary, 'SURVIVORS', captures real stories of addiction and recovery, aiming to shift public perception and ignite action.
Throughout the episode, Kay and Murray discuss the signs they missed, the stigma surrounding addiction, and the importance of education and support for families. Their story is a poignant reminder that addiction can touch anyone, and recovery is possible with the right resources and understanding.