{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Adriana Sansam | Grief after Her Husband\u2019s Accidental Overdose, Navigating Loss &amp; Trauma","description":"In this mental health &amp;amp; addiction\u202frecovery story, Adriana Sansam shares how her husband\u2019s four\u2011year sober streak ended in relapse and fatal accidental overdose \u2014 and how she chose to stay \u201cjust for today\u201d so she can stay sober for her children and rebuild their family life.  Explore addiction and mental health treatment options: https:\/\/recovery.com  Connect with Adriana: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/adrianasansam\/, https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/p\/Adriana-Sansam-100086399725563\/, https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@adriana.sansam  Just for Today Podcast: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/justfortodaypodcast\/, https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@justfortodaypodcast  Key talking points:&amp;nbsp; 1. Adriana Sansam lost her husband Eric to a heroin overdose in 2023 after years of high-functioning addiction. 2. Eric had been sober for over four years before relapsing during the COVID-19 pandemic. 3. Adriana discovered his heroin use after finding a needle early in their relationship. 4. Despite multiple relapses, Eric often asked for help and wanted to recover. 5. He struggled with childhood trauma, grief, and untreated mental health issues. 6. Adriana supported him through detoxes while raising three young children. 7. After Eric\u2019s death, Adriana faced intense grief and suicidal thoughts. 8. She found the phrase \u201cJust for Today\u201d in his recovery journal, which helped her stay alive. 9. Adriana chose to break the silence around addiction and now shares her story publicly. 10. She advocates for open conversations, support for loved ones, and living with honesty and hope.  00:00 Introduction and Content Warning 00:36 Meet Adriana Sansam 01:25 How Adriana Met Eric 04:12 Discovering Eric's Addiction 08:22 Eric's Relapse During COVID 17:28 Living with an Addict 30:39 Eric's Final Days 36:39 The Moment of Realization 38:37 Breaking the News to the Children 40:21 Coping with Daily Life 45:22 The Struggle with Addiction 48:22 Finding Support and Sharing the Story 57:38 Living with Grief and Finding Joy 01:16:32 Conclusion and Final Thoughts  #grief #overdose #mentalhealthawareness&amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"Recoverycast: Mental Health &amp; Addiction Recovery Stories","author_url":"https:\/\/www.buzzsprout.com\/2465151","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/41209340\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/41209340"}