On today's episode, I talk to Cindy Ziemke and Sean Ryan about the opioid crisis and how it affected their lives. For years, Sean was addicted to heroin and it took a near overdose for him to receive the help he desperately needed. As a mom, Cindy searched for ways to help her son, finally coming upon a recovery program based in Southern California. As a State Representative for Indiana, Cindy has worked on legislation to give hope to families who are in a similar situation. Today, Sean manages a sober living community in Costa Mesa, California and is an advocate for helping those who are in the depths of addiction. Their story is one of hardship and love, but also hope and encouragement.

If anyone listening to this podcast is looking for help, please reach out and contact either Sean or Cindy and they will provide you with helpful resources. You may contact Sean at: Seanr@beginningstreatment.com or at 812-212-9073. Cindy is available at Clziemke@aol.com

Both Cindy and Sean have a heart to help people who are struggling with addiction and would encourage anyone who is struggling to reach out and contact them.