After my guest, Michelle Watson, lost her son to a pill laced with fentanyl—a reality she was painfully unaware of until tragedy struck— she was consumed by grief.

In this episode, you'll hear Michelle's harrowing journey through the deepest despair to creating a movement fueled by love, loss, and the unwavering belief in the power of resilience.

But from this dark place, the 1:11 Project was born, inspired by family rituals and the staggering statistic that every 11 minutes, a life is stolen by this silent killer. This is not just my story; it's a battle cry against fentanyl, a testament to a mother's love, and an inspiring testimony of how tragedy can transform into a beacon of hope for communities far and wide.

Join me as we share intimate details of Malachi's struggle with addiction, the devastating night that changed our lives forever, and how the 1:11 Project is now leading the charge in fentanyl awareness and education. Discover the significance behind the name, the grassroots movement it sparked, and how education, empathy, and action are our most potent weapons against this epidemic.

Your likes, comments, and shares not only spread the message but join us in the fight against fentanyl. Subscribe to follow our journey, and share your thoughts or your own experiences with addiction and loss. Together, we can make a difference.

If you would like to support this movement, please visit https://1elevenproject.org

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CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Introduction to the Video
0:40 - Overview of The 111 Project
7:31 - Functions and Goals of The 111 Project
9:46 - Fentanyl Crisis Awareness
11:58 - Personal Stories of Fentanyl Addiction
14:09 - The Addictiveness of Fentanyl Explained
18:27 - Supporting The 111 Project Initiative
18:38 - The 111 Project's Expansion to Kenya
20:20 - Understanding the Fentanyl Epidemic Timeline
22:19 - Educational Outreach: The 111 Project in Schools
23:46 - The 111 Project's Impact Analysis
27:15 - Concluding Thoughts on Fentanyl Awareness
30:03 - Contacting Michelle for More Information
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Listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts
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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-day-before-it-happened/id1715045836

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