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Tracy Talley Grow: Founder of GRAPLE & Recovery Advocate After losing her son, Taylor to a heroin overdose in October 2016, she saw a need to help those who have been affected by similar losses and began GRAPLE in February 2017. She also works with individuals in recovery as they navigate a new way to live without substances while coping with grief. GRAPLE is a grief and loss recovery resource for anyone who has lost someone to substance use disorder or addiction. They provide weekly meetings on Tuesdays at 7:00 pm at the McShin Foundation in Henrico, VA; 24 hour crisis support to local police chaplains; as well as individual peer mentoring. She believes that peer support and education is essential in healing after a substance abuse passing, due to it's disenfranchised and stigmatized manner. Contact Info: (804) 229-5024 GrapleRVA@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/REAL-Talk-REAL-LIFE/support