She Lost Her Daughter to Fentanyl. Then Found Her Voice

Grief and healing often begin with telling the story we've been afraid to share. In this heartfelt conversation about child loss, domestic violence, mental health, and healing through storytelling, we explore how one mother transformed unimaginable pain into purpose.In this episode of Groove with Portia, I sit down with Kia Wallace, domestic violence survivor, advocate, and spoken word artist. Kia opens her heart about the loss of her 15-year-old daughter, Jordan, to a fentanyl overdose, surviving domestic violence, and discovering that poetry became a pathway toward healing.Together, we discuss the realities of grief after losing a child, the misconceptions surrounding domestic violence, rebuilding faith after tragedy, and why survivors deserve compassion instead of judgment. Kia also shares how spoken word gave her the courage to reclaim her voice and encourage others to do the same.In this episode, we discuss:• Honoring Jordan's life and legacy• The impact of fentanyl on families• Life after domestic violence• Healing through poetry and spoken word• Rebuilding faith after profound loss• The stigma survivors continue to face• Finding strength through storytelling• Turning pain into purposeWhether you're grieving the loss of a loved one, healing from trauma, or supporting someone through a difficult season, this conversation is a reminder that hope can still be found, even after life's darkest moments.Connect with Kia Wallace: https://www.facebook.com/ksade.savageEmail: [email protected]