–submitted by Kevin Hoffman
Actor and comedian Chris Farley died 26 years ago from a heroin overdose. His brother, Tom Farley, spoke to Rotarians and guests about his mental health journey through grief, recovery and connection. After Chris’s tragic death at the age of 33, Tom began speaking to school groups to try and prevent similar tragedies. However, this wasn’t enough. He needed to find connection to the root causes of how he and his family dealt with emotional issues so that he could connect with those already struggling with addiction. He counseled us to find our lane – to be who we are meant to be, not what you are expected to be by others. Don’t let trauma build up until it explodes; focus on healing rather than pretending; and be part of a team. Realize your authentic role.
If you missed our meeting this week, you can watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZK8nJ7CWgjg.
Rotary Club of Madison, Wisconsin 