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When Lisa Gray Lost Her Son Jordan to Overdose, She Turned Her Pain Into Purpose
When Lisa Gray Lost Her Son Jordan to Overdose, She Turned Her Pain Into Purpose
When Lisa Gray Lost Her Son Jordan to Overdose, She Turned Her Pain Into Purpose
Tuesday 20th September 2022
Lisa Gray shares her journey from loss to activism on Sober Friends, founding A Promise to Jordan to combat opioid addiction. Listen now.
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Get the buttons here!Lisa Gray's Mission: Turning Heartbreak into Hope with A Promise to Jordan
Addiction, whether alcohol, drug addiction, whether it's street drugs or prescription drugs or illegal drugs, it is non-discriminatory.
Picture a mother holding her son for the last time, making a vow to fight the very disease that took his life. That's the story of Lisa Gray, who lost her son Jordan to an opioid overdose in 2018. In this heartfelt episode of the Sober Friends podcast, hosts Matt, John, and Steve sit down with Lisa to discuss how she transformed her grief into a powerful mission through her non-profit, A Promise to Jordan.
Lisa's journey is a poignant reminder of the devastating impact of addiction and the incredible strength it takes to turn pain into purpose. Lisa shares how the idea for A Promise to Jordan was born just two months after Jordan's passing. She recalls talking to people at his funeral about her plans and how the community of Simsbury, Connecticut rallied around her.
Despite the challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, including funding uncertainties, Lisa's organization has thrived, offering crucial support and resources for those battling addiction. One of the key initiatives of A Promise to Jordan is promoting the use of Narcan, a life-saving medication that can reverse opioid overdoses. Lisa emphasizes the importance of making Narcan readily available in public spaces and workplaces, even providing training on how to use it.
She also highlights the value of creating recovery-friendly environments that support individuals in their journey to sobriety and help reduce the stigma associated with addiction. The episode also touches on the importance of fun and community in recovery. Lisa talks about organizing sober events like Untapped in Simsbury, which offer safe and enjoyable spaces for people in recovery. Her story is a testament to the power of community and the impact one person can make in the fight against addiction.
Join Matt, John, and Steve as they explore Lisa Gray's inspiring journey from heartbreak to hope, and learn more about the vital work being done by A Promise to Jordan. It's a moving conversation that underscores the resilience and compassion needed to combat the opioid epidemic.