Originally released on July 18th, 2022
Today’s episode is an unexpected revisit dedicated to the memory of one of our past guests. Maryrose Fealey was a TikTok star who gained fame after she shared her relationship with her brother, Ian, who suffers from substance use disorder. Her journey was also shown in an eye-opening documentary that followed Ian and Maryrose for almost a month while he suffered from withdrawals and cravings.
Tragically, Grieving Out Loud host Angela Kennecke got a call from a reporter to comment on Maryrose’s horrific death. The 27-year-old was found fatally stabbed outside near her home in New Jersey.
Today, we’re resharing Maryrose’s story, and we hope her words sink in and inspire you to love unconditionally, take it slow on the anger, and strive to leave this world a little kinder than you found it.
MEET THE GUEST
Maryrose Fealey
Mary is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, writer, artist, logistician, champion for changing the world, adventurer, and goer of the extra mile. She is the founder of the 4 The Younger Me movement. Mary started this movement to change the stigma surrounding the addiction community and empower our youth. Substance abuse does not define the person. A toxic environment does not define the child’s future.
