🎙️ Stories That Matter: David's Story | A Mother's Fight and a System That Failed

What happens when a young man's journey into addiction begins not on the street, but after a medical procedure?

In this powerful episode of Stories That Matter, Rhonda Coffey shares the story of her son David, a son she loved fiercely and fought for through years of addiction, treatment attempts, relapse, hope, heartbreak, and ultimately loss.

David's story highlights the realities many families face:
• Addiction that began with prescribed medication
• The pill mill era and easy access to opioids
• The revolving door of treatment and relapse
• Insurance and system barriers
• The emotional toll on parents and families
• The challenges of accountability and investigation after a loss
• The lifelong journey of grief

But most importantly, this is the story of a person.

A son.
A brother.
A human being whose life mattered.

Rhonda speaks with honesty, courage, and compassion about what she wishes families understood, what she learned through her grief, and why she continues to speak out today.

If you are a parent, a person in recovery, someone who has lost a loved one, or simply someone who wants to better understand the complexity of addiction, this conversation is for you.

David's story matters.
Rhonda's voice matters.

And by sharing stories like this, we hope to replace judgment with understanding and stigma with compassion.

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n this deeply honest episode of Stories That Matter, Doug Ballinger Jr. sits down with author and grieving mother Katie Rizzo to share the story of her son, Nicholas.Nicholas was more than the way he died. He was funny, loved deeply, had dreams, struggles, and a family who loved him fiercely. Katie shares the painful reality of watching someone you love battle substance use disorder, the chaos addiction can create within a family, and the lifelong grief that follows traumatic loss.Together, Doug and Katie talk about stigma, silence, recovery, grief, harm reduction, family dynamics, and the importance of telling the truth about addiction and overdose loss with compassion instead of judgment.Katie also shares how writing became part of her healing journey and discusses her upcoming books:📖 The Trimesters of GriefReleasing October 6 through Koehler Books📖 None of Them Are YouA poetry collection releasing November 1st on Día de los Muertos through Extra Extra PublishingKatie Rizzo Links:Website:https://katierizzo.comLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-rizzo-098978280Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/rizzoboysandagirl/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/katierizzo007TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@katie.rizzo007If this conversation touched your heart, please like, subscribe, and share. Stories like these remind grieving families they are not alone.LogansVoice.org#StoriesThatMatter #LogansVoice #AddictionAwareness #GriefSupport #OverdoseAwareness #EndStigma #RecoveryIsPossible #MentalHealthAwareness #FentanylAwareness #SubstanceUseDisorder

Rayce was more than what happened to him. He was a son, a person deeply loved, and a life that mattered.In this episode of Stories That Matter, Tina Kennedy shares the story of her son, Rayce Anthony Kennedy, and the painful reality of losing him to fentanyl poisoning at just 25 years old. Together, we talk about who Rayce was beyond addiction, the early signs, the challenges of navigating treatment, the heartbreak of escalation, and the lasting impact grief leaves behind.This conversation also explores mental health, denial, stigma, the dangers of today’s poisoned drug supply, and the advocacy Tina stepped into after loss through her work to raise awareness and save lives.Rayce’s story is not just about tragedy. It is about love, memory, warning, and purpose.If you are a parent, someone in recovery, grieving a loved one, or trying to better understand addiction and loss, this episode is for you.Topics discussed in this episode include:• Substance use disorder and fentanyl poisoning• Mental health and early intervention• Family impact and grief after loss• Treatment system challenges• Harm reduction and awareness• Advocacy after losing a child• Hope, healing, and remembering a life that matteredTina’s interview centers on honoring Rayce as a whole person while helping others understand the realities families face when addiction enters the picture.If this conversation moves you, please share it. Stories like this help break stigma, create understanding, and remind grieving families they are not alone.Subscribe to Logan’s Voice and Stories That Matter for more conversations that bring truth, awareness, hope, and healing.

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