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S3 Ep60: Jane Mackenzie: The Mother
S3 Ep60: Jane Mackenzie: The Mother
S3 Ep60: Jane Mackenzie: The Mother
Monday 23rd May 2022
Jane Mackenzie shares her journey from heartbreak to advocacy, founding Share Shrewsbury after losing her daughter to alcohol dependence.
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Get the buttons here!Jane Mackenzie: From Heartbreak to Hope - A Mother's Fight Against Alcohol Dependence
I just think that there isn't very much sympathy for people in that position, because we didn't recognize, we didn't understand that alcohol addiction was a disease, was a progressive, fatal disease and that unless you addressed it and could get somebody into recovery, the result would be death.
Imagine the agony of watching a loved one spiral into the depths of alcohol dependence. In this heartfelt episode of 'Sobriety Unplugged', Sharon Hartley and Ben Anderson sit down with Jane Mackenzie, a mother who faced this nightmare head-on when her daughter Amy lost her battle with alcohol addiction. Jane opens up about the emotional turmoil her family endured and how it led her to establish Share Shrewsbury, a charity dedicated to supporting those affected by alcohol in her community.
Despite the immense grief, Jane found the strength to continue her mission, even as Amy's life was tragically cut short just as the charity was beginning to take shape. She shares how she channeled her sorrow into action, organizing a virtual conference called 'Alcohol: Sharing The Truth', which brought together leading experts to discuss the dangers of alcohol and the urgent need for better funding and resources.
This episode not only sheds light on the devastating impact of alcohol dependence but also highlights the power of advocacy and community support in driving change. Jane's story is a poignant reminder that while the battle against alcohol addiction is fraught with challenges, it is also filled with moments of hope and resilience.