The Just A Mom Podcast

Since 2008, Stephen and Mary Pruitt have been making truly independent, Hollywood-quality feature films that both entertain and inspire. This episode of The Just A Mom Podcast highlights their recent film, State of Grace, which, Mary says, is a film about “fentanyl, foster care, and a family of strangers.” This must-see movie chronicles the journey of the main character, Erin, and her struggle with fentanyl, her arrest, and the subsequent loss of her daughter to state custody. Mary emphasizes that State of Grace is not fiction but reality and that addiction affects all families. Mary shares how, during their research for the film, she realized how many people came to addiction “honestly and accidentally.” Mary mentions several resources, including the One Pill Can Kill campaign (https://www.dea.gov/onepill) and the Johnson County, Kansas You Never Know campaign (https://www.youneverknowjoco.org/). State of Grace is available on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CPBNJMD7).

What is The Just A Mom Podcast?

My name is Susie.  I have three children, the youngest of whom struggles with depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation. I never thought this could happen to me, and I missed the signs.  Being a parent is really hard, and I'm here to help! I'm talking to parents and experts to help you with the issues your kids may face.  I want you to know that you are not alone and there is hope.