In this powerful episode, Leslie sits down with Ginny Atwood, Executive Director of the Christopher Atwood Foundation. Ginny shares her deeply personal story of loss, resilience, and the bold decision to start a nonprofit just days after her brother Christopher passed away from a heroin overdose at age 21.
They discuss the realities of addiction in suburban communities, the importance of access to harm reduction tools like Narcan, and how peer support specialists can help bridge the gaps in recovery services. Ginny opens up about her own recovery journey, the impact of losing both her brother and estranged husband, and how these experiences continue to fuel her mission to save lives and support families.
Host Leslie Kane also shares her own personal connection to this issue, opening up about the unexpected fentanyl-related death of a close friend. This moment of vulnerability underscores the urgency of awareness, compassion, and action in the face of a crisis that touches so many lives.
In this episode, we talk about:
– Addiction can impact any family, regardless of background or location
– Peer support specialists help individuals through recovery with empathy and practical tools
– The Christopher Atwood Foundation offers jail support, recovery housing, and mobile harm reduction outreach
– Families can be a lifeline in the recovery process when supported with the right resources
The Foundation’s warm line offers non-judgmental, one-on-one support from trained peer specialists for individuals and families: 703-652-4221Want More Clarity, Confidence, and Simplicity in Your Business?
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