My Husband Didn't Die of a Heart Attack, He Died from Something Much Worse...

What do you do when your worst fear comes true… and no one even knows the truth? In this episode of The Roller Coaster Podcast, I sit down with Adriana Sansam, a mother whose life changed forever when her husband died alone in a hotel room from an accidental overdose. One moment he was on a work trip. The next, she was racing for answers, convinced something was wrong before anyone confirmed it. Adriana opens up about loving a recovering addict, hiding his addiction from everyone, and the devastating phone call that left her raising three young children alone. But this isn’t just a story about addiction and grief. It’s about breaking the stigma, telling the truth, and turning shame into purpose. If you’ve been touched by addiction, mental health struggles, loss, or single parenting, this conversation will stay with you. Listen now. Share this with someone who needs it. And subscribe for more stories that change lives. Key Moments: 0:00 “I Knew Something Was Wrong” 3:12 Married to a Recovering Addict 6:05 The Phone Call That Confirmed My Fear 9:02 “He’s Dead”, Hearing the Words 12:10 Who He Was Beyond the Addiction 15:08 Understanding the Mind of an Addict 18:04 Explaining His Death to Our 5-Year-Old 21:06 When Shame Turned Into Silence 24:18 The Message That Changed Everything 27:30 Why I Finally Told the Truth 30:12 Did He Have a Reason to Keep Going? 33:40 When the Past Blocks the Future 36:10 “I Don’t Need More, I Need You” 39:05 Speaking to Him After His Death 42:18 A Message to Fathers Battling Addiction 45:30 Watching My Son Look for His Dad Guest Info: IG: adrianasansam (  / adrianasansam  ) #unfilteredtruth #addictionawareness #mentalhealthmatters