Rayce's Story as told by his mom Tina Kennedy

Rayce was more than what happened to him. He was a son, a person deeply loved, and a life that mattered.In this episode of Stories That Matter, Tina Kennedy shares the story of her son, Rayce Anthony Kennedy, and the painful reality of losing him to fentanyl poisoning at just 25 years old. Together, we talk about who Rayce was beyond addiction, the early signs, the challenges of navigating treatment, the heartbreak of escalation, and the lasting impact grief leaves behind.This conversation also explores mental health, denial, stigma, the dangers of today’s poisoned drug supply, and the advocacy Tina stepped into after loss through her work to raise awareness and save lives.Rayce’s story is not just about tragedy. It is about love, memory, warning, and purpose.If you are a parent, someone in recovery, grieving a loved one, or trying to better understand addiction and loss, this episode is for you.Topics discussed in this episode include:• Substance use disorder and fentanyl poisoning• Mental health and early intervention• Family impact and grief after loss• Treatment system challenges• Harm reduction and awareness• Advocacy after losing a child• Hope, healing, and remembering a life that matteredTina’s interview centers on honoring Rayce as a whole person while helping others understand the realities families face when addiction enters the picture.If this conversation moves you, please share it. Stories like this help break stigma, create understanding, and remind grieving families they are not alone.Subscribe to Logan’s Voice and Stories That Matter for more conversations that bring truth, awareness, hope, and healing.Chase Away Fentanyl - facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579144951034website - https://chaseawayfentanyl.org/#StoriesThatMatter #LogansVoice #FentanylAwareness #AddictionAwareness #GriefSupport #MentalHealth #EndTheStigma #RayceKennedy #PoisonedDrugSupply #NaloxoneSavesLives