E6: Three Friends In Portland

In this episode, Sierra leaves treatment and moves to Portland with two friends (Jonathan and Andrew), a move that quickly goes awry, leading her to move in with her grandma. What follows is a painful chapter: relapse, the discovery of heroin use, seizures, and a family trying to keep it all together.Reece and Karen sit down with Jonathan and Andrew to piece together Sierra’s time in Portland, the red flags, and the chaotic cleanup of a room full of drug paraphernalia. On the drive home, Karen keeps spotting rainbows—small, fragile signs of hope amid grief and confusion. This episode examines how families try to respond to relapse and the complicated mix of love, guilt, and hope that follows.Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussion of substance use.Connect with Girl Overboard:Website: www.girloverboardpod.comInstagram: @girloverboardpodSubstack: girloverboard.substack.com - written bonus content released weekly!Email: [email protected] & Review: If you find Sierra's story meaningful, please leave us a review and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it.Resources & Support:For information on substance use disorder, treatment options, and family support, visit www.girloverboardpod.com/resources. If you’re in an immediate crisis, contact local emergency services or a crisis hotline.Credits:Co-created by Reece and Karen Carman. Produced and Engineered by Reece Carman. Associate Producer: Megan Sanchez.