Chances are, you or someone you know is battling substance use disorder. The latest numbers from the U.S. National Survey on Drug Use and Health show that nearly 49 million Americans struggle with addiction. Getting help is tough. First, there’s the hard part: admitting there’s a problem and deciding to seek treatment, especially with the stigma surrounding addiction. Then comes another huge challenge—figuring out how to pay for the help you need.
In this episode of Grieving Out Loud, you’ll meet a hardworking mom who spent years hiding her struggle with alcohol addiction. When she finally decided it was time to get help, the cost almost stopped her in her tracks. But thanks to an Emily’s Hope Treatment Scholarship, her life has completely turned around. Now she’s not just living a joy-filled life—she’s sharing her story to remind others they’re never alone, and there’s always hope.
MEET THE GUEST
Melissa Carter
Melissa is a survivor, advocate, and recipient of the Emily’s Hope Treatment Scholarship, which helped her overcome alcohol addiction after years of struggle. Following a cancer diagnosis, a divorce, and the depths of addiction, she found hope through treatment and is now rebuilding her life with purpose. Today, Melissa is dedicated to sharing her story to inspire others and prove that recovery is possible.
