Mother, grandmother in recovery with help from Emily's Hope
02/14/21 • 21 min
Norma is a 52-year-old mother and grandmother. She didn't start drinking until the age of 35, but within a year, she says she was an alcoholic. She had period of sobriety, but now has new hope for long-term recovery after seeking treatment at the Avera Addiction Care Center and receiving an Emily's Hope Treatment Scholarship.
Norma shares her story in hopes of reducing the stigma and shame surrounding addiction and encouraging. others to seek help.
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Wishing you faith, hope and courage!
Podcast producers:
Casey Wonnenberg King & Marley Miller
Norma is a 52-year-old mother and grandmother. She didn't start drinking until the age of 35, but within a year, she says she was an alcoholic. She had period of sobriety, but now has new hope for long-term recovery after seeking treatment at the Avera Addiction Care Center and receiving an Emily's Hope Treatment Scholarship.
Norma shares her story in hopes of reducing the stigma and shame surrounding addiction and encouraging. others to seek help.
Subscribe to Grieving Out Loud/Emily’s Hope Updates
For more episodes and information, just go to our website, emilyshope.charity
Wishing you faith, hope and courage!
Podcast producers:
Casey Wonnenberg King & Marley Miller
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You can watch the video with the song here.
*Permission was granted by Sally Ponzio, Frank Ponzio and Eleanor Dubinsky to play "Remember Me" in its entirety in this podcast.
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Wishing you faith, hope and courage!
Podcast producers:
Casey Wonnenberg King & Marley Miller
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