Susan Claire
Susan Claire
Quincie
Quincie
Quincie
Tuesday 6th October 2020
Jennifer discusses her journey from grief to activism after losing her son Quincie to an overdose in this heartfelt episode.
33 minutes
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Family Recovery from Addiction
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Creative Recovery Journeys
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Quincie: From Heartache to Healing - A Mother's Activism Journey
It's a disease that takes over your mind, and I think that people have to realize that it's something more than they can handle on their own, and having any kind of medications to assist and help them is a good thing to help them get over to the hump or, if they need, to use this for the rest of their life, and I think nothing wrong with them using like suboxone for the rest of their life.
Imagine losing your child to an accidental overdose. Jennifer knows this pain all too well. Her son Quincie, who loved hunting, riding motorcycles, and cooking, succumbed to his addiction at just 31. Despite his love for his family and children, Quincie's battle with heroin brought ten years of heartache to those closest to him.
In this deeply moving episode of 'Voices of Solace: Celebrating Lives Beyond Addiction', Jennifer opens up about her grief and her mission to bring change through activism. Jennifer's journey is one of profound loss but also of resilience and purpose. She candidly discusses the guilt she carries and the challenges of parenting a child struggling with addiction. Jennifer has turned her sorrow into action by advocating for medication-assisted treatment and harm reduction in addiction care.
She highlights the often-overlooked shortcomings of halfway houses and the dire need for better support systems. Through her regular posts on social media and features in articles like 'Many Residential Addiction Tx Centers Don’t Offer MAT, at a Deadly Cost', Jennifer raises awareness and educates others about the complexities of addiction. Her activism is a form of reparation for not fully understanding her son's disease during his lifetime.
This episode isn't just about grief; it's about finding strength in the face of unimaginable loss. Jennifer's story offers hope and a sense of community for those grappling with similar experiences. Whether you're seeking comfort or looking to understand the impact of addiction on families, Jennifer's heartfelt narrative provides valuable insights and inspiration.