Bernitha Rena Relates

The Inheritance: Marketha Thomas on Addiction, Illness, and Legacy

Bernitha Rena Season 2 Episode 6

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Some inherit wealth. Others inherit wounds. In this powerful conversation, Behavioral Health Expert and Certified Recovery Coach, Marketha Thomas opens up about her family’s battle with sickle cell disease and addiction, and the courage it takes to break cycles that were never her choice. This is a story about inheritance, healing, and the power to choose a different legacy.

Addiction Helplines and Treatment Finders 

  • SAMHSA National Helpline (1-800-662-4357): Free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service.
  • FindTreatment.gov: A confidential and anonymous source for finding treatment for mental and substance use disorders.

Resources for sickle cell disease (SCD):

  • https://www.globalsicklecelldisease.org/ www.globalsicklecelldisease.org 
  • https://www.worldscdcoalition.org/ www.worldscdcoalition.org 
  • https://www.sicklecelldisease.org/ www.sicklecelldisease.org 
  • https://www.hematology.org/advocacy/center-for-sickle-cell-disease-initiatives www.hematology.org/advocacy/center-for-sickle-cell-disease-initiatives 


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