A mother honors her daughter by working to spread awareness and education for substance use disorder.
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Those with lived experience share how their lives and those of their family members have been impacted by substance use and addiction.
Honoring Kerri: A Mother's Hope for Addiction Awareness and Education
Kerri Elizabeth Fernley lost her life to an accidental overdose of heroin laced with fentanyl. Her mother, Lisa, tells of Kerri's incredible spirit and honors her memory by advocating for addiction awareness.
Lisa shares how important it was to Kerri to spread knowledge about substance use disorder and compassion for those impacted. Her story is important for anyone interested in understanding the impact of addiction and the need for awareness and support.
Lisa describes how she created two nonprofits to provide support, education, and resources while advocating for those impacted by addiction. Through her hard work and daughter's story, this mother hopes to raise awareness and save lives.