November 26, 2024
A Mother's Story
A mother's profound experience unfolds as Kristin Smith shares the heart-wrenching journey of her daughter, Summer Smith.
This episode offers a deeply personal account of how a bright young girl's life was drastically changed by trauma, leading to early substance use. Kristin's story encourages us to recognize the subtle differences between adolescent experimentation and signs of deeper struggles, providing invaluable guidance for parents facing similar challenges. We learn important lessons about peer pressure and the unpredictability of addiction, highlighting the need for open communication within families.
In memory of her daughter, Kristin established the Summer Smith 5K Addiction Awareness Memorial Run to raise awareness about addiction as a disease and to help reduce its stigma.
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Feature Quote
She was talking to her son and she said people are going to approach you. You're going to be approached by your peers, just like all children are. They're going to want you to try things and it's normal to be able to do this, but for some people, you just can't stop and you don't know it's you until it's too late.
—Kristin Smith