Mom dies from fentanyl poisoning on son’s 20th birthday
Grieving Out Loud: A Mother Coping with Loss in the Opioid Epidemic
English - April 26, 2023 17:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MB - ★★★★★ - 59 ratingsHealth & Fitness Religion & Spirituality loss grief opioid epidemic substance use disorder drug addiction death inspiration opioids overdose Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
On the latest episode of Grieving Out Loud, your host, Angela Kennecke, speaks with Julie Baumgard, a mother who lost her daughter Shauna to fentanyl poisoning on a day that was supposed to be a celebration: her own son's 20th birthday.
Julie shares how her daughter Shauna battled with meth addiction but was in recovery when she tragically made a deadly mistake. She tried to buy a Percocet but unknowingly ingested fentanyl, which caused her death. Julie speaks candidly about the pain and heartache of losing a child to fentanyl poisoning and how her family has coped with the loss. She also discusses her efforts to raise awareness about addiction and the dangers of fentanyl, a synthetic opioid that has become increasingly common in drug-related deaths.
Through Julie's words, we gain a powerful insight into the impact of addiction on families and the urgent need to address the opioid crisis. Her story is a reminder of the importance of reducing stigma, increasing access to treatment, and supporting those struggling with substance use disorders.
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Wishing you faith, hope and courage!
Podcast producers:
Casey Wonnenberg & Anna Fey