😢😢 When you said "I'm tired of memories, I want to hold my son" I felt that through my entire body. I'm so sorry mama🫂 you are not alone!! I lost my son the same way 😭 He is forever 17 💔
@brandihickman5623 So sorry for your loss. No mother should ever have to bury her child. I have a son and I can't even imagine your pain. Prayers sent for peace and healing. 🙏
That was one of the most gut wrenching things I've ever heard when she said that. Instant tears. Made me think of my mother who passed away last year. "Bring him on back down now"😢. I so wish my parents and loved one's could come back.😞 Condolences to you and your family🕊️
My son got involved with drugs and it went from weed to cocaine. He could manipulate the rehabs and he’d go right back, in and out of jail, and I always bailed him out. The last time I left him in there as tough love. He went to rehab, sober living , and meetings and he’s been clean for 3 years.
@@tlc0963 🫂🙌🏾 Hallelujah I went through the same thing thing with my son he started at 15 with pills . Weed. Pills . Drinking by 18 he was in and out of jail . Rehab like you said your son could manipulate the rehab centers and not alone because my son could do same things however, he’s 21 now sober living his best life and I’m so thankful to God that we serve because he’s able to turn anybody around. Thank God congratulations on your son success of beating the odd stand sober and living his best lifehere continue to be blessed this year
My sweet friend Donald. I will always remember you with that sweet smile and contagious laugh. We graduated PCN in 2017. History class was always so much fun he would always be carrying a jug of water everywhere. I wish I could hug you momma. He was an amazing person!
You can tell that this family is quality. I’m so moved by his younger sister…she is so eloquent and self-aware. I’ve watched so many of these stories this weekend. Sometimes you just need a reminder to feel your feelings and, if nothing else, to see the pain as a sign of life.
Sending my heartfelt condolences to you and your family, Sis. I lost my daughter to fentanyl poisoning back in June 2022 I have difficulty accepting that I outlived my child, as did my mom . As Each day passes, I pray that we find more peace and acceptance. 🕊️🙏🏾❣️🙏🏾🕊️
As I mother whose son relapsed after 3 years staying clean, I am utterly terrified of losing him. The helplessness I feel is immeasurable. My condolences to this mama and her family. Thank you for honoring your beloved son and brother. We hear you 💜🌹and your words will always be remembered 🙏🏼
Thank u for sharing...I pray this help others that is goin thur or will go thur the same thing. May the peace of God comfort and continue to cover ur family.
Mrs Rhonda, the way you spoke of your son let us know what a beautiful soul he was. I was gut wrenched listening to your descriptions and stories of your baby boy. My son is so special to me as well. Dont blame yourself for missing signs because we all would as have many other parents. Its an evil drug filled world we live in. Many prayers for you, sister, dad and the rest of your loving family. Rest in peace Donald Jr The world lost another good human way too soon 🙏 xo❤
Piggybacking on this comment....I cried and felt this so deeply . My child is alive and suffering from mental illness. I fight daily for him not to take anything aside from his medication for his illness to cope. I have done all the things. Weed is the gateway....right now, by Gods grace he's free of that but one time with his friends, could change the progress. As a parent you want them to have friends, yet we can't hand pick them. I watch these videos to learn, to stay vigilant. Thank you Ms. Rhonda for sharing your baby boys story. He didn't leave this world in vain.❤
Im so sorry for your loss 😢 Saying you are tired of the memories hit me so hard! Thats EXACTLY right! Its the feeling i could never put into words! Thank you! God bless you both❤
I just lost my brother August 18 due too an Overdose the pain is real I never experienced pain like this I don't know how I'm gonna live without him I would do anything to have him back... 💧
Same here.Just had an episode with him this weekend. Ended up in a psych hospital after a string of strange events. Nobody knew where he was for days. Only God’s grace and prayer covered him.🙏🏾🙌🏾
That sister is scary articulate. What insight. I feel for them both. Heart 💔 for this poor mom. She’s exactly right about the helplessness of trying to get an “adult “ help.
Mom, my heart aches for you. I’m going through the same thing (Weed, misc pills) I feel like I should be able to do something, but I can’t! 😢 God bless & comfort you!!
These stories are so heartbreaking but very educational. As a parent - it has taught me a lot to look for. I wish every parent could see these and every kid in school -at some point -could hear some of these stories too!
My heartfelt condolences, I felt your pain radiating and as a mother myself I just wanna hug you. Nothing I say will make it better, may God console and comfort you like only He can. Rest in peace young man 🙏🏾💫🫶🏾
I hate liking 👍 these videos but I know it helps the algorithm to spread these stories. With that being said, as a mother my heart aches for you. I truly can’t imagine your pain and I pray I never have to. I am so deeply sorry for your loss 💔 You did an amazing job telling your sons story and I believe justice will be served whether it’s in this life or the next.
Donald’s story was so touching! His mother spoke with such strength, love, and compassion you felt her spirit when she spoke about Donald. His sister expressed her story so beautifully and eloquently, that it made me feel a sense of peace 🕊️ knowing that their family was left with her being a rock to lean on when those tough days come. Thank you for sharing Donalds story. My deepest sympathy goes out your family in this tragic loss and senseless death. This epidemic is steadily taking our loved ones more than ever and, families are being left with no option but MEMORIES…instead of the MILESTONES! Praying God gives you peace that passes all understanding, and keeps you and your family covered and protected throughout your healing journey🙏🏽 #THEY_MATTER
I want to thank you for sharing your story. I know it took so much courage to walk back through that time. I lost my son 12/21/2020, my life has not been the same since that day.😢😢😢😢😢❤
Thank, You for sharing Your Son Donald’s Story My Heart goes out too All of The Parents Who has lost A Child too this Horrible Drug. May Donald Rest In Peace🙏💜🙏
Oh Mama, my heart breaks for you, your beautiful daughter and family. To lose Donald, such a stellar young man is heart wrenching. Yes. Go hard for him. Much love.
I have watched dozens of episodes and they all are extremely sad, but, at the end, his mother brought me to tears. Please continue to keep these families in your prayers.
I can feel this Mother's pain.. This drug doesn't discriminate.. Any class, any ethnicity, good homes/bad homes... Absolutely heart breaking 💔💔💔 Condolences to this family, sending lots of love 💜🙏💜🙏💜🙏
Thank you both for sharing Donald with us. My deepest and sincerest condolences Mama and Sis. Donald was a handsome young man You both did whatever you could to be a happy caring family for Donald. There is no doubt regarding this definitive truth. May Donald's precious soul rest in Eternal peace 💔🙏
I sure can relate. I am living it now. I am so sorry and praying for all of us. Thank you for sharing your son. God Bless you and your family. My son is 23 and in and out of addiction. It is awful. He is at the age where there is nothing I can do. I preach this on my fb page constantly but NOBODY ever comments or wants to talk about it. Its like they want to pretend this isnt happening but i know it is. I know so many people now. It is devastating
I’m so sorry for your loss, he looked like a genuinely lovely boy 😢 may he rest in peace. Thank you for sharing your family’s story and raising awareness to others ❤
Im so sorry. You ladies are lovely. When sister said she sees life differently now, i feel so sad that it took this for her to see it. God bless u both💔 🙏
My entire family is Langston Alumni ....making me a LU baby. From one Okie to another ....Fly high and RIP Donald 🕊🙏🏾 may the lord comfort your loved ones.
Thank you Rhonda and Laqueena for sharing Donald's life with us in your quest to raise awareness of the dangers so many young people are facing in this day and age. Both of you spoke so very lovingly and eloquently of Donald's life, the good times and the hard times. May I assure you that none of us know what we don't know. Laqueena said it well when she described the change in her life's perspective - each day is a learning curve. Both of you are learning, teaching, and reaching out to others. Thank you. ❤❤❤
Dear Mum and little Sister! I feel extremly sorry for your loss! It is very brave to go on you tube with this huge emotions. That shows your love for life and all sons and brothers in the world. Thank you so so much! And if I may, I want to congratulate you Mum, for this beautiful daughter! And I want to congratulate Donald for his beautiful sister! She is really wonderful ❤❤❤ With all my love Susi
Oh how my heart goes out to you and your family. As a mother who has lost a son we know the brokenness and heartache that's felt without them. Praying our Lord gives you peace in your grief and may he comfort you. Thank you for sharing his story and the beautiful relationship you had with your baby. 🙏🏽❤️ 🙏🏽
I’m so sorry for the loss of your precious son Donald. Thank you both for being his voice in educating others. I’m so sorry this is the kind of story you all have to tell 😢 I’m sending you all lots of hugs 🤗 prayers 🙏🏽 and healing ❤️🩹
This same happened to my great nephew in 2021. He left us at the age of 19 and of all the people we lost in our family since 2019 which was my Mom, Sister, Him, Sister-in law, and my brother (his grandfather) his was the hardest to deal with! My prayers go out to this loving Mom and her family and may the good Lord heal her broken heart 💔 in due time…
I’m so sorry for your loss 💜 I totally believe his sister felt that energy shift when he left the physical world! Our daughter is only 8 but we preach to her on a daily basis not to take anything from anyone because even your “friend” can give you something and it only takes one time to forever change your life. I know I can’t be with her all the time but I’m praying my words will hold weight if/when she’s ever put into that situation 🙏 I believe in being upfront and blunt with my answers when they do have questions because they need to know the truth, life isn’t gonna be easy but there are other ways to help yourself because unfortunately a “quick fix” can be permanent and we don’t get a second chance
This was one of the saddest ones I've watched. The love his mom and sister had/have for him is so pure and beautiful. What his sister said about how her life has changed made me put my life into perspective. Thank you for sharing your memories with us.
What part of her being well spoken is so shocking to you, Is it her age? skin tone? dialect? what? I'm curious because I hear a lot of people who look like her speak this way... Maybe you're not exposed to that. idk I'm just genuinely interested as to why you responded the way you did.
The pain. I know for a fact, within the black community, this is a huge stigma along with mental health issues. Granted many black families have no clue about Fentanyl, and for those who have family members going through this-no one wants to talk about it, until their loved one passes away from this drug. Time and time again, I’ve seen it and been around it and denial is real. I’m so sorry this happened to your baby, I pray you sharing your story will help someone, anyone. Prayers to all the families who have shared their stories. You’re helping someone , educating someone and making a difference.🙏🏾
@@Jay_nicolaSure people in general but you don’t get and what you’re obviously missing is how it’s downplayed within black people in general. Black people act like these things or even mental illness in general don’t “affect them” and that’s it’s a “white issue”. Yes that’s it exactly how black or minorities in general see these issues. That it only affects white people and that’s why within the black community it needs to be taught that these issues aren’t a “white problem” and it’s an EVERYBODY PROBLEM no matter the race,age,etc but as you can see black people are taught to base things off of race and that obviously starts in the home and what is influenced to them which is sad. Hope this gave you a little insight on how things are outside of what you know 💯
@@myreasonforlife.9511 Color doesn’t matter with drugs but you’re obviously missing the point of what’s being said as well. What you obviously don’t know or get is that within the black community and minorities in general they think that this is “white issue only”. That is what is taught and it’s a sad fact but also true. So before you or anyone start crying “This isn’t a race issue. It affects everyone ” of course there’s a lot of use that KNOW that BUT there are STILL A LOT that think this is a “white only issue” and that’s just a fact. Why do you think so many blacks and other minorities are leaving the left? People like me are trying to bring awareness to ALL with these type of issues,mental illness,etc while the left is downplaying it.
Oh my goodness this one here I felt for idk what reason , her pain.. being tired of the memories. I’ve never heard that before. My heart goes out to her. ❤
Thank you 🙏🏽 to the Family for sharing Donald’s story, and I extend my Condolences for the loss of this dear one. I especially Enjoyed the **Positive Statements** made by Mama re her son’s Personality. He certainly seemed like a Great Guy who you’d want to get to know 💜
This is so sad. I’m sure that many families view drug abuse and mental illness in the same way. I wish that there were better ways to help people who are struggling with mental health issues.
I can truly see how much you loved your son and I'm so sad now there are just memories of him to recall. It's hard to believe all these young people are dying like this, I just can't believe it. Nothing like this has ever happened before where our kids go to bed and never wake up and we have no idea why till we find out it's Fentanyl and many never heard of it. your daughter it an excellent speaker and very smart and also really loved Donald too. Donald seemed like such an amazing guy until he got into a funk, whether it was from drugs or just life itself. Thank you for sharing your heartbreaking story with us and I wish you better days ahead.
WOW what a loving mother , her pain and her memories are beautifullly sad.. My son is a reovering addict and seeing things like this , just makes me hug him harder and longer, becuase life isnt fair and tomorrow may not come.. Fly free Donald , you family misses you
Bless this family. I wanted to reach through the screen and put my arms around them. This pain will never go away but, with time, it will become bearable.
I'm so glad you said this. I pledged at Langston University. I denounced and went through deliverance at church. It's demonic and a dark covenant door to the devil.
Pledging should be outlawed, the things that you’re expected to do and never speak about it. It seems almost cult like, I’m a AKA, but I discouraged my daughter and other relatives from ‘pledging’. It’s a mental thing, and can become too complicated. I wouldn’t do it again but it should be shut down. It’s not for the weak minded and you must be able to think quickly. It’s a reason everyone don’t ‘crossover’.
I am so very sorry for your loss. This is terrifying. My daughter just started her first year of college and I forced her to attend the University closest to home because I’m terrified. When the most smartest well rounded person can make one mistake. I’m terribly terribly sorry for y’all loss.
And again am I sitting here, watching this video and almost have to cry because of the pain I see in his mothers eyes 😢 I mean, it can’t get anymore powerful and I really hope that young people watch these episodes and don’t take that “one pill from a friend” (or even worse “one pill from the internet”)… Thx Glen, Sheri and all the storytellers! 🙏
RIP to your beautiful son. Thank you for sharing yoir famiy's story. You are a good mom. This drug effects everyone and the grief it puts thr family. You will save lives in memory of your son
Such a beautiful family. I'm so very sorry that you lost your baby and your brother to this poison. Thank you for sharing your story. I pray for comfort and peace for your family 🙏 Fly high Donald 🕊
Blessed this family and all who go through this so sad lost. The world has changed. The actual generations of families, teenagers in America need to understand that “experiencing” is pure press. No need. Say no. Don’t buy or accept anything from anybody. Anxiety, sadness, despair, are part of life that changes any second. Hold on to the people that protect you. Say no to experiencing and peer pressure. God bless the heart of our American families and kids.
People don’t realize that smoking “ just weed “ increases anxiety and depression. Then it spirals out of control and they move on to heavier drugs . Adults usually can’t make rational decisions bc of this cycle . So it’s not just weed . This progresses to smoking , drinking alocohol domino effect to destruction 😰
I disagree, I smoked weed and that’s it. My dad swore I’d end up a druggie saying it was a gateway drug but I never used drugs or pills. Just weed, and alcohol when I was younger. I no longer smoke or drink.
@@joye.6324 Weed is a drug. Using any drug is a gateway to other drugs 🤷♀️ even legal drugs are dangerous because they can be addictive just like any other street drug. So, your story may be a positive one, but there are many more drug abusers statistically than there are proper drug users
@joye.6324 Exactly, I disagree. Also, I smoke weed daily, and it does relax me. I don't think about doing anything else. Everybody is different and everybody are fighting different kind of demons
I feel your pain as a mother,your sons and story has touched me to the point of tears. My son was beatened into unconscious and is now paralyzed unable to walk or talk.I anguish over him not being able to live his life like he used to but you helped me realize how blessed I am to be able to touch him and see him. I will keep your family in prayer and appreciate the goodness of my blessings ❣️🙏
I know this is a very sad situation but I’m proud of this family for sharing their story. There’s so much shame and stigma in the black community when it comes to fentanyl. We definitely need more awareness
Never thought I see a post from my hometown. I remember when ppl were posting about this young man’s passing but never knew what happened just saw how many ppl were touched by his existence. I grew up with one of his close friends and still see him struggle to this day without his friend so I can only imagine the hurt that the family experiences. Love to everyone that has lost someone no matter the situation. It’s hard and my heart goes out to you
😢😢 When you said "I'm tired of memories, I want to hold my son" I felt that through my entire body. I'm so sorry mama🫂 you are not alone!! I lost my son the same way 😭 He is forever 17 💔
@brandihickman5623 So sorry for your loss. No mother should ever have to bury her child. I have a son and I can't even imagine your pain. Prayers sent for peace and healing. 🙏
My condolences 😢🙏
We hear you, we see you, we feel you. So very sorry for your loss. 💙💙💙💙
That was one of the most gut wrenching things I've ever heard when she said that. Instant tears. Made me think of my mother who passed away last year. "Bring him on back down now"😢. I so wish my parents and loved one's could come back.😞
Condolences to you and your family🕊️
I’m so sorry Brandi also for the loss of your son God bless you sweetheart Sending you love and hugs x
He was my friend from college. I miss him deeply. Finding out he died was the saddest day of my life.
@@relentlessrhythm2774 🙏🏼I’m sorry
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You're a competitive Irish dancer according to your profile and videos. You knew him in college?? 🙄
@@jaggerxlexactly wtf???
@@stanleywallace2692 people be lying just for likes smh
His younger sister is so well spoken; choosing her words very carefully. So sweet and mature 💛
...and so BEAUTIFUL!
“ he took a pill, he laid down and he slept forever”. So sad . My thoughts go out to him family
‘I am burnt out on the memories’. Of this entire segment, this statement snatched my entire heart. My love to this mother and her family. ❤
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i would say that was exactly the point where the tears came runnin down my face.
My son got involved with drugs and it went from weed to cocaine. He could manipulate the rehabs and he’d go right back, in and out of jail, and I always bailed him out. The last time I left him in there as tough love. He went to rehab, sober living , and meetings and he’s been clean for 3 years.
That’s incredible❤❤❤❤
Pray he stays clean 🙏 Father God touch him in Jesus name.
How scary! And good call! ☮️💖✝️ From Tulsa.
@@tlc0963 🫂🙌🏾 Hallelujah I went through the same thing thing with my son he started at 15 with pills . Weed. Pills . Drinking by 18 he was in and out of jail . Rehab like you said your son could manipulate the rehab centers and not alone because my son could do same things however, he’s 21 now sober living his best life and I’m so thankful to God that we serve because he’s able to turn anybody around. Thank God congratulations on your son success of beating the odd stand sober and living his best lifehere continue to be blessed this year
Fentanyl doesn't discriminate. It's a big problem in America, I love that this channel spreads awareness 😢
It should be shown to high school and college students
So true! It affects all classes!
Me too!
His mom is in so much pain, I hope she finds peace. RIP Donald
Drugs are such an evil killer.
My sweet friend Donald. I will always remember you with that sweet smile and contagious laugh. We graduated PCN in 2017. History class was always so much fun he would always be carrying a jug of water everywhere. I wish I could hug you momma. He was an amazing person!
He stayed down the street from me I did not know he passed away until I seen this WOW!!!! prayers to his family
You can tell that this family is quality. I’m so moved by his younger sister…she is so eloquent and self-aware. I’ve watched so many of these stories this weekend. Sometimes you just need a reminder to feel your feelings and, if nothing else, to see the pain as a sign of life.
My favorite piece was when his sister said Donald would “lend his joy” to others who needed it. ❤
Rhonda, you & family did great job telling Donald's stort. Hugs to you. Meagan's Mama, Forever 26, Episode 144 ❤🙏
I'm so sorry for your loss. I can't even imagine.
He had such an infectious smile and the cheeks to match. I’m so sorry for your loss momma. May peace find your heart
Sending my heartfelt condolences to you and your family, Sis.
I lost my daughter to fentanyl poisoning back in June 2022
I have difficulty accepting that I outlived my child, as did my mom .
As Each day passes, I pray that we find more peace and acceptance. 🕊️🙏🏾❣️🙏🏾🕊️
I’m so sorry dear
@@joylannetter2451 I’m sorry queen 💙
As I mother whose son relapsed after 3 years staying clean, I am utterly terrified of losing him. The helplessness I feel is immeasurable. My condolences to this mama and her family. Thank you for honoring your beloved son and brother. We hear you 💜🌹and your words will always be remembered 🙏🏼
Thank u for sharing...I pray this help others that is goin thur or will go thur the same thing. May the peace of God comfort and continue to cover ur family.
“I wanna fuss at my child” is so real. I appreciate this story!
Fellow Yukon Oklahoman here. Sending my deepest condolences to you and your family. ❤️
So sad. Thank you for sharing your story.
Someone, please make this stop. These fentanyl poisonings are so gut wrenching every time I see them.
I say the same thing something has to be done about this.
Too many rich people getting richer for it to stop.
I have seldom seen grief articulated in such a heartbreaking way. God, please keep Your loving arms around these two. 😢
Mrs Rhonda, the way you spoke of your son let us know what a beautiful soul he was. I was gut wrenched listening to your descriptions and stories of your baby boy. My son is so special to me as well. Dont blame yourself for missing signs because we all would as have many other parents. Its an evil drug filled world we live in. Many prayers for you, sister, dad and the rest of your loving family. Rest in peace Donald Jr The world lost another good human way too soon 🙏 xo❤
Piggybacking on this comment....I cried and felt this so deeply . My child is alive and suffering from mental illness. I fight daily for him not to take anything aside from his medication for his illness to cope. I have done all the things. Weed is the gateway....right now, by Gods grace he's free of that but one time with his friends, could change the progress. As a parent you want them to have friends, yet we can't hand pick them.
I watch these videos to learn, to stay vigilant.
Thank you Ms. Rhonda for sharing your baby boys story. He didn't leave this world in vain.❤
I'm very happy that this project centers a wide variety of family stories. All ethnicities, socioeconomic backgrounds. Fentanyl does not discriminate!
Oh this precious boy and his precious family 😢
He does have a BEAUTIFUL SMILE ❤❤ I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm glad you can feel his spirit and know he's still with you.
Im so sorry for your loss 😢 Saying you are tired of the memories hit me so hard! Thats EXACTLY right! Its the feeling i could never put into words! Thank you! God bless you both❤
Prayers to this family and the friends that are affected by his loss.
I just lost my brother August 18 due too an Overdose the pain is real I never experienced pain like this I don't know how I'm gonna live without him I would do anything to have him back... 💧
Same here I lost my dad on august 26 . I feel your pain . I’m sorry that you’re going through this.
He looking over u. Stay strong. Ima pray for u and your family
So sorry for all of your losses. By God’s mercy and grace may you find peace.❤
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@@miquelquiles727 I pray that you find peace in the midst of this storm. 🙏🏾
This is why I constantly pray for my grown son who also smokes weed that this will never happen to him. My condolences to the family
Same here.Just had an episode with him this weekend. Ended up in a psych hospital after a string of strange events. Nobody knew where he was for days. Only God’s grace and prayer covered him.🙏🏾🙌🏾
That sister is scary articulate. What insight. I feel for them both. Heart 💔 for this poor mom. She’s exactly right about the helplessness of trying to get an “adult “ help.
What’s scary about it
I understand saying “scary”. To me that means so gifted with verbal expression that is it almost “scary”
@@tishsharay7509 Sorry, I probably could’ve used a better word choice. But i did mean it in the highest regard.
“I’m supposed to be able to fix it” Oh mama you broke my heart. Praying for you❤
Mom, my heart aches for you. I’m going through the same thing (Weed, misc pills)
I feel like I should be able to do something, but I can’t! 😢
God bless & comfort you!!
These stories are so heartbreaking but very educational. As a parent - it has taught me a lot to look for. I wish every parent could see these and every kid in school -at some point -could hear some of these stories too!
My heartfelt condolences, I felt your pain radiating and as a mother myself I just wanna hug you. Nothing I say will make it better, may God console and comfort you like only He can.
Rest in peace young man 🙏🏾💫🫶🏾
I hate liking 👍 these videos but I know it helps the algorithm to spread these stories. With that being said, as a mother my heart aches for you. I truly can’t imagine your pain and I pray I never have to. I am so deeply sorry for your loss 💔 You did an amazing job telling your sons story and I believe justice will be served whether it’s in this life or the next.
Donald’s story was so touching! His mother spoke with such strength, love, and compassion you felt her spirit when she spoke about Donald. His sister expressed her story so beautifully and eloquently, that it made me feel a sense of peace 🕊️ knowing that their family was left with her being a rock to lean on
when those tough days come. Thank you for sharing Donalds story. My deepest sympathy goes out your family in this tragic loss and senseless death. This epidemic is steadily taking our loved ones more than ever and, families are being left with no option but MEMORIES…instead of the MILESTONES! Praying God gives you peace that passes all understanding, and keeps you and your family covered and protected throughout your healing journey🙏🏽
#THEY_MATTER
I want to thank you for sharing your story. I know it took so much courage to walk back through that time. I lost my son 12/21/2020, my life has not been the same since that day.😢😢😢😢😢❤
I’m really sorry for your loss. I hope every day brings you some peace and comfort ❤
So many beautiful kids died on Fentanyl, the heart breaks of the families 😢😢 the duty of care
I SWEAR YOUR SON SOUNDS IDENTICAL TO MY SON WHOM IS 26 NOW 🤌🏽 MY CONDOLENCES TO YOU MOMMA 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽😢 AND TO YOUR ENTIRE FAMILY ❤️💙
Thank, You for sharing Your Son Donald’s Story My Heart goes out too All of The Parents Who has lost A Child too this Horrible Drug. May Donald Rest In Peace🙏💜🙏
Oh Mama, my heart breaks for you, your beautiful daughter and family. To lose Donald, such a stellar young man is heart wrenching. Yes. Go hard for him. Much love.
😢😢😢😢I’m so sorry for your loss. I can only imagine. I am praying for you and your family. 🕊️🕊️🕊️
I have watched dozens of episodes and they all are extremely sad, but, at the end, his mother brought me to tears. Please continue to keep these families in your prayers.
I so agree I’m crying rn ! I have 27 year oks son, the pain she must feel and endure. My heart hurts for the mom and daughter!! So so sad!!!
I can feel this Mother's pain.. This drug doesn't discriminate.. Any class, any ethnicity, good homes/bad homes... Absolutely heart breaking 💔💔💔
Condolences to this family, sending lots of love 💜🙏💜🙏💜🙏
Thank you both for sharing Donald with us. My deepest and sincerest condolences Mama and Sis. Donald was a handsome young man
You both did whatever you could to be a happy caring family for Donald. There is no doubt regarding this definitive truth.
May Donald's precious soul rest in Eternal peace 💔🙏
Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your beloved son and brother. He will be in my thoughts and prayers ❤
I sure can relate. I am living it now. I am so sorry and praying for all of us. Thank you for sharing your son. God Bless you and your family. My son is 23 and in and out of addiction. It is awful. He is at the age where there is nothing I can do. I preach this on my fb page constantly but NOBODY ever comments or wants to talk about it. Its like they want to pretend this isnt happening but i know it is. I know so many people now. It is devastating
I’m so sorry for your loss, he looked like a genuinely lovely boy 😢 may he rest in peace. Thank you for sharing your family’s story and raising awareness to others ❤
Im so sorry. You ladies are lovely. When sister said she sees life differently now, i feel so sad that it took this for her to see it. God bless u both💔 🙏
Thank you for Donald's story. My condolences. 🕊️🌹🕊️
😢 I’m so sorry for your loss, sweet mama and sweet sister 🙏🏻. He was a precious boy.
My entire family is Langston Alumni ....making me a LU baby. From one Okie to another ....Fly high and RIP Donald 🕊🙏🏾 may the lord comfort your loved ones.
Thank you Rhonda and Laqueena for sharing Donald's life with us in your quest to raise awareness of the dangers so many young people are facing in this day and age.
Both of you spoke so very lovingly and eloquently of Donald's life, the good times and the hard times.
May I assure you that none of us know what we don't know. Laqueena said it well when she described the change in her life's perspective - each day is a learning curve.
Both of you are learning, teaching, and reaching out to others. Thank you. ❤❤❤
Lost my nephew to this garbage.someday maybe tell my personal story. I feel your feelings
My condolences to you and your love ones!
Dear Mum and little Sister!
I feel extremly sorry for your loss!
It is very brave to go on you tube with this huge emotions. That shows your love for life and all sons and brothers in the world.
Thank you so so much!
And if I may, I want to congratulate you Mum, for this beautiful daughter!
And I want to congratulate Donald for his beautiful sister!
She is really wonderful
❤❤❤
With all my love Susi
Such a lovely family. Their spirits are strong and Donald may not be there in person, but his spirit is there too.
Oh how my heart goes out to you and your family. As a mother who has lost a son we know the brokenness and heartache that's felt without them.
Praying our Lord gives you peace in your grief and may he comfort you. Thank you for sharing his story and the beautiful relationship you had with your baby. 🙏🏽❤️ 🙏🏽
I’m so sorry for the loss of your precious son Donald. Thank you both for being his voice in educating others. I’m so sorry this is the kind of story you all have to tell 😢 I’m sending you all lots of hugs 🤗 prayers 🙏🏽 and healing ❤️🩹
This same happened to my great nephew in 2021. He left us at the age of 19 and of all the people we lost in our family since 2019 which was my Mom, Sister, Him, Sister-in law, and my brother (his grandfather) his was the hardest to deal with! My prayers go out to this loving Mom and her family and may the good Lord heal her broken heart 💔 in due time…
Keep telling your story. Sharing your story will help others. Sorry for your loss.
God Bless you Rhonda and LaQuena - infinitely sorry for your loss.
I’m so sorry for your loss 💜 I totally believe his sister felt that energy shift when he left the physical world! Our daughter is only 8 but we preach to her on a daily basis not to take anything from anyone because even your “friend” can give you something and it only takes one time to forever change your life. I know I can’t be with her all the time but I’m praying my words will hold weight if/when she’s ever put into that situation 🙏 I believe in being upfront and blunt with my answers when they do have questions because they need to know the truth, life isn’t gonna be easy but there are other ways to help yourself because unfortunately a “quick fix” can be permanent and we don’t get a second chance
Felt every bit of your pain and I am in tears. As a parent myself, this is my worst nightmare. My deepest condolences. ❤️❤️
This was one of the saddest ones I've watched. The love his mom and sister had/have for him is so pure and beautiful. What his sister said about how her life has changed made me put my life into perspective. Thank you for sharing your memories with us.
His sister is so well spoken… wow.
What part of her being well spoken is so shocking to you, Is it her age? skin tone? dialect? what? I'm curious because I hear a lot of people who look like her speak this way... Maybe you're not exposed to that. idk I'm just genuinely interested as to why you responded the way you did.
The pain. I know for a fact, within the black community, this is a huge stigma along with mental health issues. Granted many black families have no clue about Fentanyl, and for those who have family members going through this-no one wants to talk about it, until their loved one passes away from this drug. Time and time again, I’ve seen it and been around it and denial is real. I’m so sorry this happened to your baby, I pray you sharing your story will help someone, anyone. Prayers to all the families who have shared their stories. You’re helping someone , educating someone and making a difference.🙏🏾
Bring awareness to your community. You'd be surprised the power of a community when it comes together. Color doesn't matter sweet dear.
How bout people in general
@@Jay_nicolaSure people in general but you don’t get and what you’re obviously missing is how it’s downplayed within black people in general. Black people act like these things or even mental illness in general don’t “affect them” and that’s it’s a “white issue”. Yes that’s it exactly how black or minorities in general see these issues. That it only affects white people and that’s why within the black community it needs to be taught that these issues aren’t a “white problem” and it’s an EVERYBODY PROBLEM no matter the race,age,etc but as you can see black people are taught to base things off of race and that obviously starts in the home and what is influenced to them which is sad. Hope this gave you a little insight on how things are outside of what you know 💯
@@myreasonforlife.9511 Color doesn’t matter with drugs but you’re obviously missing the point of what’s being said as well. What you obviously don’t know or get is that within the black community and minorities in general they think that this is “white issue only”. That is what is taught and it’s a sad fact but also true. So before you or anyone start crying “This isn’t a race issue. It affects everyone ” of course there’s a lot of use that KNOW that BUT there are STILL A LOT that think this is a “white only issue” and that’s just a fact. Why do you think so many blacks and other minorities are leaving the left? People like me are trying to bring awareness to ALL with these type of issues,mental illness,etc while the left is downplaying it.
@@Jay_nicolahow about you understand what they were trying to relay. 🤡
I will remember him and tell my kids his story. Thank you ❤
What a sweet relationship you had with him. So close.❤
I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful son. I lost my son to suic!de by cop 10 years ago. I feel your pain.
Oh my goodness this one here I felt for idk what reason , her pain.. being tired of the memories. I’ve never heard that before. My heart goes out to her. ❤
Thank you 🙏🏽 to the Family for sharing Donald’s story, and I extend my Condolences for the loss of this dear one. I especially Enjoyed the **Positive Statements** made by Mama re her son’s Personality. He certainly seemed like a Great Guy who you’d want to get to know 💜
This breaks my heart for this mom. I’m truly sorry 🙏🏽praying for you and his sister 🫶🏽
This is so sad. I’m sure that many families view drug abuse and mental illness in the same way. I wish that there were better ways to help people who are struggling with mental health issues.
Yes,sounds like he was experiencing the early onset of bipolar 😢
I can truly see how much you loved your son and I'm so sad now there are just memories of him to recall. It's hard to believe all these young people are dying like this, I just can't believe it. Nothing like this has ever happened before where our kids go to bed and never wake up and we have no idea why till we find out it's Fentanyl and many never heard of it. your daughter it an excellent speaker and very smart and also really loved Donald too. Donald seemed like such an amazing guy until he got into a funk, whether it was from drugs or just life itself. Thank you for sharing your heartbreaking story with us and I wish you better days ahead.
So sorry for your loss of Donald. His life matters.
WOW what a loving mother , her pain and her memories are beautifullly sad.. My son is a reovering addict and seeing things like this , just makes me hug him harder and longer, becuase life isnt fair and tomorrow may not come.. Fly free Donald , you family misses you
Bless this family. I wanted to reach through the screen and put my arms around them. This pain will never go away but, with time, it will become bearable.
I immediately prayed after seeing this. I am so terribly sorry for these families.😢🙏🏽
When she said “you were pledging” something in my spirit tells me that’s what messed with him and he couldn’t talk about it.
I'm so glad you said this. I pledged at Langston University. I denounced and went through deliverance at church. It's demonic and a dark covenant door to the devil.
Pledging should be outlawed, the things that you’re expected to do and never speak about it. It seems almost cult like, I’m a AKA, but I discouraged my daughter and other relatives from ‘pledging’. It’s a mental thing, and can become too complicated. I wouldn’t do it again but it should be shut down. It’s not for the weak minded and you must be able to think quickly. It’s a reason everyone don’t ‘crossover’.
God bless this mother and her decease son and family.
I am so very sorry for your loss. This is terrifying. My daughter just started her first year of college and I forced her to attend the University closest to home because I’m terrified. When the most smartest well rounded person can make one mistake. I’m terribly terribly sorry for y’all loss.
Amazing women, you deserve all the best in the world, there are no words. I am so sorry for your loss
sometimes i can hold back the tears. others i cannot. i could not hold them back with this one. may your son rest in paradise.
Thank you for sharing Donald’s story . My condolences. 💙
And again am I sitting here, watching this video and almost have to cry because of the pain I see in his mothers eyes 😢
I mean, it can’t get anymore powerful and I really hope that young people watch these episodes and don’t take that “one pill from a friend” (or even worse “one pill from the internet”)…
Thx Glen, Sheri and all the storytellers! 🙏
I am so incredibly sorry for this family’s loss. You can feel the pain thru her words.
Heartbreaking. I'm so sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing your story in an effort to help others. You're very brave.
RIP to your beautiful son. Thank you for sharing yoir famiy's story. You are a good mom. This drug effects everyone and the grief it puts thr family. You will save lives in memory of your son
Such a beautiful family. I'm so very sorry that you lost your baby and your brother to this poison. Thank you for sharing your story. I pray for comfort and peace for your family 🙏 Fly high Donald 🕊
This is heartbreaking I thank the Lord everyday I never had to deal with drugs and my four kids, God Bless you sweet mom🙏🏽
Blessed this family and all who go through this so sad lost.
The world has changed. The actual generations of families, teenagers in America need to understand that “experiencing” is pure press. No need.
Say no. Don’t buy or accept anything from anybody.
Anxiety, sadness, despair, are part of life that changes any second. Hold on to the people that protect you. Say no to experiencing and peer pressure.
God bless the heart of our American families and kids.
People don’t realize that smoking “ just weed “ increases anxiety and depression. Then it spirals out of control and they move on to heavier drugs . Adults usually can’t make rational decisions bc of this cycle . So it’s not just weed . This progresses to smoking , drinking alocohol domino effect to destruction 😰
I disagree, I smoked weed and that’s it. My dad swore I’d end up a druggie saying it was a gateway drug but I never used drugs or pills. Just weed, and alcohol when I was younger. I no longer smoke or drink.
@joye.6324 perhaps you are the exception. The problem is everyone thinks they are the exception and by default everyone can't be.
@@joye.6324 Weed is a drug. Using any drug is a gateway to other drugs 🤷♀️ even legal drugs are dangerous because they can be addictive just like any other street drug. So, your story may be a positive one, but there are many more drug abusers statistically than there are proper drug users
@joye.6324 Exactly, I disagree. Also, I smoke weed daily, and it does relax me. I don't think about doing anything else. Everybody is different and everybody are fighting different kind of demons
@@kristengibbons6616there's plenty of sections everybody that does weed doesn't plan on going on to other things
God bless this young man and his family. I’m so sorry for your loss.
I feel your pain as a mother,your sons and story has touched me to the point of tears. My son was beatened into unconscious and is now paralyzed unable to walk or talk.I anguish over him not being able to live his life like he used to but you helped me realize how blessed I am to be able to touch him and see him. I will keep your family in prayer and appreciate the goodness of my blessings ❣️🙏
So sorry. My God continue to strengthen you and your family.
This story touched my soul. My prayers are for the family and friends of this young man. Prayers for comfort and healing.
I know this is a very sad situation but I’m proud of this family for sharing their story. There’s so much shame and stigma in the black community when it comes to fentanyl. We definitely need more awareness
Sounds like schizophrenia. Reminds me of my son. My son also died of a fentanyl overdose.
Sending my condolences.
Never thought I see a post from my hometown. I remember when ppl were posting about this young man’s passing but never knew what happened just saw how many ppl were touched by his existence. I grew up with one of his close friends and still see him struggle to this day without his friend so I can only imagine the hurt that the family experiences. Love to everyone that has lost someone no matter the situation. It’s hard and my heart goes out to you
RIP Donald 🙏🙏🙏
Prayers and Healing for all who love you 🙏