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Irene’s story reminds us that even in tragedy there is hope. While the overdose toll is often presented as just numbers, Irene shines a light into its darkest corners, offering unique insights earned from the tragedy of losing her son Roger, ‘somebody’s someone’, to addiction. Irene is unique and also one of the many who drive International Overdose Awareness Day in their local communities, helping others heal from loss and generously trying to end overdose for those of us with a living chance. We should care like we are all family; in Ohana, Irene shows us how.
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