Margaret Swift Thompson
Margaret Swift Thompson
What Does Gloria Wish She Understood Before Her Son's Heroin Overdose in 2007?
What Does Gloria Wish She Understood Before Her Son's Heroin Overdose in 2007?
What Does Gloria Wish She Understood Before Her Son's Heroin Overdose in 2007?
Sunday 11th September 2022
Join Margaret Swift Thompson as she interviews Gloria Englund about her journey from losing her son to heroin overdose to advocating for addiction recovery.
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Margaret Swift Thompson
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Family Recovery from Addiction
Recovery Reimagined
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Gloria Englund's Journey: From Heartbreak to Healing and Advocacy
I wish I would have understood it as a tool rather than a bandaid.
Imagine the pain of losing a child to addiction. In this heartfelt episode of 'The Embrace Family Recovery Podcast', host Margaret Swift Thompson sits down with Gloria Englund, a mother who lost her son Aaron to a heroin overdose in 2007. Gloria's story is one of unimaginable grief transformed into a powerful force for change and support within the recovery community. Gloria talks candidly about her son's battle with addiction and the devastating impact it had on their family.
She reflects on what she wishes she had known before Aaron's overdose, including the chronic and fatal nature of addiction and the misconceptions surrounding treatments like methadone and suboxone. Her insights are both sobering and enlightening, shedding light on the harsh realities many families face. But Gloria's journey didn't end in sorrow. Fueled by her loss, she became a beacon of hope and support for others navigating similar paths.
She founded her coaching business, Recovering U, which honors all pathways to recovery and aims to educate and destigmatize addiction. Her book, 'Living in The Wake of Addiction: Lessons for Courageous Caregiving', serves as a guide for families dealing with addiction, offering practical advice and emotional support. Throughout the episode, Gloria and Margaret discuss the importance of understanding addiction as a disease and the critical need for compassion and education.
They also touch on the significance of self-care for caregivers and the value of community support. As a special highlight, they announce an upcoming retreat at the Renewal Center in Center City, Minnesota, designed to provide a space for healing and connection. This episode is a must-listen for anyone affected by addiction, offering a blend of personal experience, practical advice, and heartfelt support.
Gloria's story is not just about loss but about finding purpose and strength in the face of adversity.