In this deeply personal episode of Grieving Out Loud, host Angela Kennecke sits down with her own children to talk about the very public loss of their sister, Emily, who died of fentanyl poisoning in 2018. While the nation saw the news story, what it didn’t see was the quiet heartbreak that unfolded behind closed doors.
In episode one of What About Us? Stories of Sibling Grief, each sibling shares how Emily’s death changed them—how they grieve, how they’ve grown, and what they want others to know about life after unimaginable loss. It’s the start of a powerful new series on sibling grief, with raw honesty, love, and hope at its heart.
MEET THE GUEST
Abby Groth
Abby is a 2D animator and writer specializing in preproduction and inclusive storytelling. Her work is characterized by soft pastel color palettes and a focus on creating emotionally resonant narratives. As a freelance animator and illustrator for the Emily’s Hope Substance Use Prevention Curriculum, Abby combines her artistic talents with a deep commitment to advocacy. In this episode of Grieving Out Loud, she shares her personal journey of losing her sister Emily to fentanyl poisoning and how that experience has influenced her creative work and personal growth.
MEET THE GUEST
Adam Groth
Adam Groth is a financial technology recruiter at Selby Jennings, based in Dallas, Texas. He specializes in connecting top talent with leading firms across various niches, including high-frequency trading, asset management, and consumer finance. Adam volunteers for Emily’s Hope, contributing to the organization’s mission of raising awareness about substance use disorders. In this episode of Grieving Out Loud, Adam opens up about the profound impact of losing his sister Emily to fentanyl poisoning and how that grief has shaped his life.
