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Heart of the Matter with Elizabeth Vargas

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A fighter in every sense of the word, boxing champion Mia St. John
encountered addiction from a young age, growing up with a father who
struggled with drinking and attending her first Alcoholics Anonymous
group when she was just twelve years old. Years later, she witnessed
her son's struggle with mental illness and a cycle of substance use as
self-medication.

Tune in as Mia opens up to Elizabeth about enduring the loneliness of
relapse, finding a home in Alcoholics Anonymous and weathering the
losses of her son, Julian, and her former husband, Kristoff St. John.

Content warning: This episode discusses topics of suicide and suicidal
ideation. If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of
suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at
(800) 273-8255 or text "HOME" to the
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Crisis Text Line at 741-741. Both programs provide free, confidential
support 24/7. You are not alone.
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Related reading:
After you listen, explore these resources from Partnership to End
Addiction to learn more about the topics and themes discussed in this
episode:

* Grief Resources for Families
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* Recovery Support Groups for Addiction: One Size Does Not Fit All

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* Does Relapse Mean Failure?
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