From Heartache to Hope: Kathy Wagner's memoir HERE WITH YOU

How can a mother move forward after the life-altering death of her son?Is it even possible?Our guest is on a mission to bring hope to those who navigate the challenging journey of grief, the trauma of loving someone suffering from substance use disorder, and the reality of life after losing a child.Kathy Wagner is a grief-focused writer and author, and a mother of three grown children who understands the profound pain of loss. Her journey includes the devastating experience of losing her son Tristan to fentanyl poisoning in 2017.Since that time, Wagner has advocated for improved access to quality addictionrecovery services and was a grief support group facilitator for Healing Hearts Canada. In this episode, we discuss her beautiful memoir, "Here With You: A Memoir of Love, Family, and Addiction," where she candidly shares the highs, lows, and the beautiful resilience that emerged from her family's journey through addiction, recovery, and ultimately, loss. Kathy's essays have found their way into The New York Times, Best Health Magazine, The Globe and Mail, and The Sun Magazine, and her first book is making waves with its release in Canada, as well as in the U.S. and worldwide (available Spring 2024).Get ready for a touching and inspiring conversation with a woman who's turned her pain into a beacon of hope for others.Kathy Wagner Social & Website:Website: kwagnerwrites.comKathy Wagner's EssaysOrder HERE WITH YOUFollow on FacebookInstagram: @kwagnerwritesNina Rodriguez Social & Website:Instagram: @griefandlightThreads: @griefandlightWebsite: griefandlight.comWays to Work with MeSubscribe to my newsletterDisclaimer: griefandlight.com/safetyanddisclaimers#griefandlight #griefandlightpodcastWant to sponsor an episode? Contact us via [email protected] us Fan MailSupport the showGrief and Light is an award-winning, independent podcast exploring the honest, messy, and deeply human experience of loss. We're on a mission to foster a more grief-informed, hopeful world, one conversation at a time. 🏆 Ear Worthy Best Life Lessons 2026 · TalkDeath Readers' Choice Best Podcast 2025 · Women Who Podcast Awards 2025 Winner · Podground Editor's PickNew episodes wherever you watch or listen.Connect with Nina Rodriguez:griefandlight.com@griefandlightResting Grief Face on SubstackThank you for listening! If this conversation resonated with you:✅ Share this episode with someone who needs it✅ Follow Grief and Light so you never miss a conversation✅ Leave a review! It helps this podcast reach more heartsDisclaimer: griefandlight.com/safetyanddisclaimers