Turning Grief into Action | John Lally’s Journey of Hope and Healing

In this impactful episode, Rhonda Kemp speaks with John Lally, a retired psychiatric nurse who shares his journey through grief after losing his son to an overdose. John discusses his nonprofit organization, Today I Matter, which aims to support those struggling with addiction and mental health issues while promoting compassion and dignity. He emphasizes the importance of taking action and using personal experiences to help others, addressing the vulnerabilities that can lead to addiction and the need for more community resources. The conversation touches on building support systems after loss, changing priorities, practicing gratitude, and the significance of self-care. John and Rhonda highlight the power of sharing personal stories to break the stigma surrounding addiction and discuss community involvement, as well as the success of Hope is Alive Ministries and their sober living houses. This episode serves as a beacon of hope and a call to action for compassion and understanding in the face of addiction.

 

 Check out John's Blog and Donate at TODAYIMATTER.ORG

Rhonda Kemp is the author of Remarkable You: Revisiting Love, Regrets & Celebrations (available now on Amazon)

You can find this episode HERE on YouTube

 

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