FENTANYL POISONING: Aaron Norman's Story
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 17 เม.ย. 2023
- A mother and father share the story of the loss of their son to fentanyl poisoning.
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My son died in 2018, motorcycle accident. My daughter died in 2021, car accident. My husband died 6 months ago, heart failure. Grief is so hard. Life goes on, but it’s never the same.
I’m so very sorry!!🙏🙏🙏✝️✝️✝️❤️❤️❤️
Wow! 😮
💌💌💌💌💌💌💌💌💌💌💌💌💌
My God how are you getting through this 😢
I'm so so sorry for all of your losses. Most people hardly understand 1 loss but you have had 3 horrible losses. I just wanted to let you know that someone is thinking about you and I'm sending you love and prayers. I can't even begin to imagine the pain and grief you are going through. Internet hugs
I had the pleasure of knowing Aaron when I worked for his father. Aaron had a way of making people laugh even when they didn’t want to. RIP Aaron.
Thank you for remembering him.
I WISH I would have had a father, a father just like this man. Some people don’t even know what they have.
He had Depression. Many People with everything They they Wish/want (very Rich, Good looking People, with Friends and a good Family) have Depression. Its Not That easy
He knew what he had. Trauma and depression sometimes leads to self-medication, which often leads to addiction. For someone who doesn’t struggle with addiction, it’s often hard to wrap our heads around. The drugs quiet the demons.
His dad literally said he was out of touch, and did not try as hard.... Played the dumb dad card. Left it all to mom to watch the train wreck.
Thank you for the kind words. Our son was a very good kid and well liked in the community. Even though he had his struggles with addiction he loved his family very much. He didn't want to die.
In deed. I was a baby with black eyes, watched my mother get beat, sold drugs out of our home, i got scars from him cutting me. That's ok cause I'm a tank today!! He was just a sperm donor.
I went through a really dark period of my life, got caught up in the pill scene. I could have easily died. This is so scary. My poor mom watched me self destruct, but loved me through it. Never gave up on me
My story exactly..best wishes
We lost our adult child not to fentanyl but to an accident resulting from alcoholism. I can relate so much to these parents. Mom says she’s not the same person anymore. That’s exactly how I feel and it’s been 7 years. Dad, I agree about the church not being there. That’s what I experienced, a real letdown. I’m sorry for the loss of your precious son. There really are no words.
I’m so sorry your families have gone through this...I can’t really imagine and it’s hard looking back seeing how much it hurt my own family when I was active in my addiction. My heart really goes out to the father cuz I see my own dad in him and I hope you know nothing that happened with your son was your fault....when I was on drugs it wouldn’t matter what anyone else around me was doing or trying to help because as addicts we are just that sick.
When it comes to the church Iv had to realize that it’s full of other ppl like me who are flawed and only human and while we are told to support and comfort one another the only person who truly won’t let me down is Jesus Christ (because he’s God in the flesh) and have put my hope and trust in him. It’s not right that your family has had to go through this pain and trauma alone and I pray that God comforts you and leads you to other ppl who have gone though similar experiences and will be able to help and comfort your family.
Prayers for your family!!
@JanetR- prayers to you and your family. And you are right, there are really no words.
Losing a child of any age for any reason must be the worst. That's a place where no parent wants to be. I am sorry for your loss.
I’m sorry… it’s tough. I’ve lost family members but not a child and I can’t imagine and don’t want to imagine but I know it’s a possibility. It’s heartbreaking & I feel for you. Stay positive as there has to be a plan to Gods sovereign hand over the lands. 🙏
The father 😢😢😢😢 I can feel every piece of his hurt. ❤
Thank you Jessica for your understanding of the pain.
@@TheReednormanI am so very sorry for yalls loss💔😫🩷🫂
As a fellow churchgoer who has kids who have also been hurt by those "good church kids" and organized religion, you have my heartfelt empathy and compassion. We too raised our kids in church, up through Sunday school, and youth group, and it feels like such betrayal when your own "churched culture" judges and turns its back on you. I stayed in church to try to make changes from the inside, but people are people, and it is so hard. All my prayers for you, and know you are making a difference with your story.
My wife and I always got discouraged seeing all the pew warmers in the church while the few of us worked our tail off. Now I guess I can see why. It takes the whole body of Christ to have an effective ministry in the church. Loving God and loving others.
not sure what you expect a church to do???this is serious addiction issues.dont even think rehab would have helped.but therapy is what's needed-rather than blame a church
@@burlhorse61 I expect all of us, as the church, to minister to addicts and families of addicts in a useful and validating way without judgment. Totally agree the church cannot offer any remedy to addiction, but we can and should double up on the supportive calls, meals together, and friendship for the son and the parents.
Thank you for understanding the disappointment we encountered with the elite church kids having their own special holly group. Kids like our take a sacrifice to pull them back into trusting Jesus. In doing so, the young need to deny themselves, take up their cross , and follow Him to love unconditionally. It's easy to pray, be there for them, but very hard to minister to then
@burlhorse61 this is the typical response from religious thinking. Our so during the time of attending Church youth groups was NOT on drugs. He'd been sexually molested by his grandfather. We had him with councilors. We still firmly believe that the youth that were grounded in the faith could have walked along and possibly helped him through. Look, Jesus said if you have 100 sheep, one takes off on their own, to go find that one sheep. This DID NOT happen in our case.
A parent should never have to bury his/her child. RIP Aaron and peace to his parents.
Your first statement is a platitude. Try to be original.
Originality is not the goal here. Don’t be an ass. A Parent shouldn’t have to bury their child.
It was true the first time it was said, and it’s just as true, and relevant to say Today! 🙄
Thank you Kathy. He's the youngest out of our 4 kids. His sisters are deviated
@@TheReednorman I’m so sorry for your and your family’s loss. 🌹🌹
If Fentanyl was around when I was a kid I would have died too because I did pills too.
Growing up as a young lady I felt more love and compassion from the "sinners" the Church deemed worthless than the Church members themselves.
AMEN to that my friend
Yes !
So did Jesus!
That's the most honest thing I've heard anyone admit to date!
My experience is different. I have met wonderful people in and out of church. The church is full of sinners - no one is without sin. It’s the ones who want people to think Christians are supposed to be perfect (a minority in my experience) who give the church a bad name. I wasn’t taught that being a Christian means being perfect. We are to strive to be good, do good, and treat others with kindness and respect, knowing we will fall short many times and are sinners, also.
These parents are so amazing and I’m heartbroken for them. The pain of losing their son was terrible enough and then to feel abandoned by friends, family and church is just too much to bear. When Dad says he had more fellowship in the bar, wow. I’m not knocking the church either but I’ve been around too many ‘Christian’s’ who don’t have pure love in their hearts. ❤️
Pretty selfish of the son
Satan wants us all. He will use anything in our lives to drag us away from Our Savior.
I find many Christians to be extremely judgmental intolerant goddamn hypocrites !
Fake christians again 🙄
Amen
Man stay encouraged! Those friends who stopped speaking to you because of this weren't your friends! They were frenemies! Secondly keep your fsith in God and forgive those who dropped the ball. I lost my brother in 2009 to that same drug and it still sucks but it's life unfortunately I now help addicts who want help. Kick the devil back in the but and save those who you all can
Bless you ❤🙏
Is like even your so called friends discriminate against you for losing a loved one. Instead of been there for you more than ever.
Thank you. We've got a group of new friends now. It just surprised us because we have reached out to so many hurting that I expected a different outcome.
@@TheReednorman Great. God bless.
@@sunriseschubert4391 thank you for taking the time to care.
My church family did the same for us. My son has passed but has overdosed several times. I went to my pastor and his wife.. in tears I asked for help. I was told they’d pray for him/ us. He’s gone several times for help to talk to someone to get guidance… he received nothing except prayer.
I was annoyed by the lack of everything from the church for my Mum during Covid. Both her kids live abroad and my Dad a few years ago. Before Covid, her phone was ringing off the hook "Can you do this?", "Can you do that?", "We need a volunteer for..." and she did it all. As soon as Covid started, the phone stopped ringing. One of the church volunteers got things sorted so people could chat online and have online services.
Luckily, she has great neighbours and friends and is super savvy when it comes to Internet and online shopping and I was sending her bits of fun stuff every week, but the clergy was utterly useless - oh, wait, they did get in touch - to say they still would like her to pay her collection money.
Ouch. There's a little bit of truth to that - "He would get more fellowship in a bar than at church."
I see you on that one Dad. My condolences for the loss of your precious boy. 🙏🤗🕊
One of the most popular bars and restaurants in our town has his obituary in the hallway and a large portrait above the bar. Our family, relatives, and close friends look at it every time they go in. They even share with others who may not know him. ❤
Ironic to be memorialized in a bar🤔
Yes!❤ just another reason why I hate churches and religions.
Many church goers are just like robots with souls buried under candy flossed doctrines. They have such innocent understanding of God to the point of being overly simplistic.The real life and raw pain (and happiness) come out in bars rather than churches. It would be so much healthier for many dull American towns to have bars where church goers gather after the prayers for conversation, for a bit of laughter and argument, maybe some cheerful singing. It’s good to be alive, to connect with the souls of others. This was a traditional life not so long ago. Now it’s so sad, so soul crushing. Poor kids sit in basements and take drugs or huge amount of alcohol. Drinking in company and under supervision of adults is much healthier. Partaking in conversations, young and old together, that’s how we learn.The adults barely celebrate and cheer now. Kids escape the morose ambiance at home to use drugs so often.I just encountered a grandpa who had his first grandchild and there was no family get together, drinks and all to wish a good life to that new baby. Nothing. Sad.
God bless you both. Lost my son to the same in 2021. They didn’t want to die. We all did the very best we could. In my mind the government is allowing our children to die. God be with you both and your family.
I agree with you and very sorry for your loss. This poison is so out of control and many won't educate themselves to understand how dangerous it is
To the parents: You two are not to blame.
You both are seemingly excellent people and excellent parents. Fate and your son's addiction were simply almighty. Life's vicissitudes spited your family.
Thank you for the encouragement
I love his parents. Their goodness and kindness radiate from within themselves outwardly. Beautiful. Your son does, indeed live on.
This one got me because I delt with a lot of the shame and feeling like I didn't get the support I needed from the church I grew up in. Thankfully my parents didn't have to make a video like this. I'll have 6 years clean this year and it is the hardest battel I've ever had to fight. Your son will continue to live on through the lives of those he touched. They won't ever forget him. Sending all my love and healing thoughts.
Wow, a lot of what you say really rings true for me also! Congratulations on 6 years! I will have 6 years also in July, and I agree, it’s one of the hardest things I’ve ever faced. Shame was huge for me too. I hate feeling that!!! It’s the worst!! In the church I grew up in, everyone believed they were perfect, and so my parents worked hard to hide how I was, even though my dad is an alcoholic, but he’s in recovery too. When the “secret” got out about me, my entire family was furious with me, called me up, screaming at me, telling me what a loser I was. All except my Grammy and an aunt and uncle I have in Texas, and to this day they all won’t speak to me. I ended up leaving the state I grew up in, because I lived in a small town, and most of my family that was upset with me lived there too. I moved halfway across the country and joined a new Church that’s the opposite of the one I grew up in, which I never would’ve imagined doing. They all know I’m in recovery, and have become my new family. But there are times when it still very much hurts that my family has judged me unworthy of love and forgiveness because of addiction!
@@jbaxa3 Congratulations on your 6 years also! Shame is one of the biggest things that keeps us sick. My addiction was such a secret from everyone I loved and I was a really good functioning addict until the day I wasn't and then it all fell apart pretty quickly. But for sure one of the things that came closest to causing me to relapse was the shame in all the things I had done while I was using. I think that I will probably have to work on forgiving myself for the rest of my life. That has been a really hard thing for me to do.
Blessings to you. I hope you have a lifetime more of being clean.
Blessings to you. This encouraging for me.
@@princesssarah6078 oh my goodness, yes! You are definitely speaking my language! I have felt the same way over the things I did when I was using, or the things I said to people I care about, as it was the opposite of how I normally acted, just as I’m sure is the case with you. I heard a parent say on one of these videos recently that they weren’t mad at their child for the things they did while using because the person they were at that time was not their child; the drugs were in control. I think that’s true for every addict. My faith has helped me make this time different; I was once told that “Heavenly Father remembers my past no more, so I can forgive myself too,” and it doesn’t matter what others do or don’t do. I know that my way won’t work for everyone, but if you find something you’re passionate about that helps you, hang on to that with all you can!!!
Organized religion let me down too. It’s heart breaking. I know not all church’s are the same, but it’s devastating to ask for help and be blown off
I’m so sorry this happened to you . When the dad said that he had more fellowship in the bar that hit me hard . I hope that you were able to receive the help you needed . 💜
I'm so sorry you went through this. The only people Jesus got really irritated with were religious leaders who didn't represent love. I hope you found support and love in the end.
Your son sounds like somebody I would have liked to know. Mr and Mrs Norman and family, I am so sorry for the loss of your gifted child.
Mr. Norman, my father was a pastor and he resigned from two churches because of the way some of the congregation treated people that needed help. It is a shame that some churches don't have their priorities in the right place and I'm sorry Aaron was treated that way.
Thank you for sharing Aaron's story and your family's story. 💜
Thank you. I am licensed and ordained in the ministry but it didn't take me long to realize I would be able to deal with the religious people. We minister outside the church now.
It's so hard when you do your very best and it's still not enough. As a single parent of 5 children, I have all but given up on the organized church. May you find your people, true believers, and find healing and peace. God bless you both.
Yep- as a kid growing up in a trouble home, the church was not there for me and I’ve had “heathens” do more for me than they ever did. So sorry for your loss!
Sorry that you had to experience it too. I've always thought church was a safe place and a refuge for our family. It amazes me how many raise their hands during church service then have them in their pockets during the week.
My heart absolutely ACHES for these two. I couldn’t even begin to imagine the horror, devastation and helplessness they must have felt and still do and will forever. Addiction is VERY cunning and baffling. Peace to you.
Thank you for sharing. We lost our son too. We did the same thing you did and reached out to everyone we could think of to help us, but didn't get the help we needed. Parents dealing with this are all alone!
It is one of the worst experiences to feel like people think they deserve what they got because they didn't get the drug from a pharmacy. Very upsetting
What wonderful parents Aaron had. I'm sorry for them having to have the sorrow of losing their son every day. I will be praying for them and their family. I'm sure Aaron misses his parents and family members. I hope he is at peace now with the Lord.
Unfortunately drug addiction is so much stronger than even a great relationship with family 😢
I’m so sorry for your lose. Fentanyl is moving so fast and so silently that most don’t know how to walk with others in it, including the church. My mom was on drugs (way back before fentanyl) and the church was able to help because they were in a community where they’d faced the problem so many times that they knew what to do but, even then, she had to keep showing up and she had to accept the help and allow people to keep her company.
I’m sure that your son, as protective as he was of his family, didn’t want his death to cause a riff in the family nor in his parent’s marriage, nor within his parents themselves with themselves. Aaron didn’t want to take away your joy and turn you into people who can’t parent the kids and grandkids who are left. The pain is so hard and the hurt is so great. Hopefully, you can take what you wish that someone would have done for Aaron and show that same love and kindness and all good things to yourselves and to each other.
My prayers are with Aaron’s parents and family and friends. I’m so sorry for your loss.
The mom needs heavy therapy. Death does change us, but she still has 3 other kids and grandkids that don’t deserve anything less than her best. It’s not fair all around. But she needs help
This made me cry
I’m sorry for your loss. We raised our granddaughter cause her mom is an addict. We sent her to many facilities for rehab and none worked. It’s so powerful. Take care of each other.
Thank you for reaching out. Drugs are awful
Devoted parents are hurt so hard when this tragedy happens. I’m so sorry for your loss of Aaron.
Just a few days back
Palatka Fl school students were taken to the hospital.
These are elementary children.
A classmate brought candy.
The kids became sick.
It wasn’t fentanyl.
It was gummies laced with marijuana.
The sheriff was saying tell your kids not to eat candy from other students.
So I left a comment
Go after the dealers.
Sheriff kids can go online with a visa gift card and buy gummies with marijuana in it.
The dealer says ✔️the box if your over 21 yrs. The product is mailed through United States Post Office.
No child should be put in danger like this.
So sad. 😢
Hey, Mom and Dad, it’s okay to cry...
I’m sincerely sorry for you loss of your beautiful son.
I'm dealing with very similar with one of my sons. Im at the talking in the walmart parking lot stage. Feels like I'm drowning.
🙏❤️🙏
What a solid couple, and your grief is palpable. Your respect for your son, and each other, is absolutely amazing. I am so sorry for your loss, and the hurt and disappointment with your church and friends. You will never be the same, but you will survive and find peace in time.
Thank you for the encouragement
Lord please heal this couple and their family. Heal their hearts and marriage. Like she said, they can’t do anything for each other but You can, because You’re God Almighty. In the name of Jesus let this tragedy not swallow up the rest of their lives. Show them Your love O Lord, in the name of Jesus.
Amen ❤
The father's words are very powerful! 🙏
If we, as parents, could wish and love them to sobriety… there wouldn’t be any addicts. THEY have to want it. So sad 😭💔
Amen.
I hear you regarding not getting support from your church, a majority of these people can’t cope with anything outside of their bubble so they turn their backs, I’m sorry this happened to you both. But I know Jesus never turned His back on you. Your comfort is that you know you’ll see Aaron again. What a beautiful testimony from that dental hygienist. Be super proud of your loving parenting. Aaron was poisoned through no fault of his or yours. You will never be over this loss but I know our awesome God will grow great things from this tragedy. Sending you both love and prayers ❤️🙏🏼
Thank you so very much for the encouragement. God is good. All the time.
Man. These parent’s testimony is absolutely devastating. If you read this please know that you’re family is in my prayers. I can tell that you are amazing loving parents and your baby is no longer suffering from addiction.
My deepest sympathy for your loss. Thank you for sharing this with everyone. These videos are heartbreaking but they show that it doesn't make any difference what race or place you come from these kids were loved and their loss will always be felt. Fentanyl is evil not the folks it takes. Again my heart breaks for you all.
It’s very difficult to help an addict. Church needs more education on how to help and assist families yes, but even with the help it’s not until the addict wants to get help from addiction. Unfortunately your dear son was poisoned before that took place. I’m a recovering addict and not my parents, my church, my friends, my boss, my coworkers etc could do anything for me to stop me. That’s why fentanyl is so horrendous and destroys & kills. I’m so sorry for you loss. Please don’t be angry at the people or church that you feel failed. It’s the drug dealers that are making these drugs kill. Bless you as you continue to heal your heart ♥️
It takes the breath out of us parents also. I rebuke everyone who deals drugs.
I am heartbroken by the Father's frustration. He has seriously been let down by the people who should of loved and accepted them. Shame on that church, what a disgrace.
AARON'S MOM & DAD ARE SPECIAL PEOPLE....ID BE PROUD TO HAVE THEM AS MY PARENTS ...
I’m so sorry for your loss. Aaron sounded like he was exceptionally gifted and his absence must be so difficult to cope with. I hope you can find some peace and push through, there is a light at the end of the tunnel and a time will come when you can move forward. Your son will always be in your hearts and your thoughts.
YOUR SON AARON SOUNDS LIKE HE WAS A WONDERFUL YOUNG MAN , AND AS I WATCH THESE INTERVIEWS MY HEARTBREAKS FOR EACH N EVERYONE OF YOU. THIS B.S FENTANYL POISONING HAS GOTTA BE STOPPED. THIS BEAUTIFUL SOULS MIGHT HAVE HAD AN ADDICTION TO DRUGS , BUT THEY DID NOT SIGN UP TO BE MURDERED. I FEEL YOUR PAIN BUT I CANNOT SAY THAT I KNOW HOW YOU FEEL. PRAYERS AND HUGS TO YOU ALL. MUCH LOVE FROM VERMONT STATE. (ALL CAPS AS IAM LEGALLY BLIND) BLESS THE CHILDREN
Wow. This was DEEP. Your honesty and transparency will save lives. Thank you for sharing. I am so sorry for your loss. ❤
Every one of these stories are so similar yet different in their own way. So many who have lost their lives to Fentanyl poisoning had special talents. Musical, Athletic, Artistic etc. and they all seemed to be in the prime of their lives when their lives were taken by accident, not intention. To Aaron's mom and dad, I send my sincere sympathy and prayers of comfort and healing. 🙏
My stepson died a little over 4 yrs ago aged 19 of Fentanyl. Together my husband and I had 6, now 5 kids and I thought I had drilled this into their heads
Just learned my 22 old biological son informed us he has been using Fentanyl for 6 months, he came and told us and has been clean for 10 days tomorrow
Please pray for my son Geno. I can't go through this again. I am so very sorry for your profound loss
.FENTANYL IS KILLING OUR KIDS!!! THE GOVERNMENT NEEDS TO HELP!!!!
I wish my mom and dad felt this way about me, and spoke so highly about me like this. I would give anything to have the love from my parents, that both these parents very much express throughout this entire video for their beautiful boy. I hope they take comfort in knowing that he definitely knew he was loved beyond measure, and hes now safe in the loving presence of our lord and savior!
Oh your comment hurts me deeply. I am so very sorry you are going through this. We all need to be loved. Even when that person doesn't act like they want it. It's in our DNA. God bless you and you keep your head up and know that God loves you and has great plans for you. ❤
Please know that your parents not being what you need & deserve has nothing to do with you. You are worth loving & being cared for. Some people aren't made to be parents & are too selfish. They shouldn't have children. You got stuck with those parents. You are not your parents. Being a parent is a privilege many don't deserve. I'm sorry you ended up with less than you deserved. I don't know you personally but I do know how you feel. I'm sorry for your hurt.
@@moniquebalmer9390 fully agree with you
@@TheReednorman I'm very sorry for your loss. It's truly devastating. I also lost my son (25) by fentanyl poisoning. He was killed November 15, 2022. I'm sure you & your wife know the feeling, I died that day too. My physical body just hasn't realized it yet. I understand what you're going through & I'm so sorry. Thank you for sharing the story of your amazing son. I wish our children's stories could've been longer with better endings. I'll be keeping you in my thoughts.
@@moniquebalmer9390thank you for responding. Very sorry for you as well. Don't know about you but it sure helps Jeri and I when others who know I pain share. God bless you
Thank You For Having The Strength To Share Aaron’s Powerful Story 💙
It helps us keep him alive. Thank you.
What a beautiful story the father told at the end about his son helping a friend find Jesus and turning her life around. My heart goes out to this family and please know that I am praying for you. Thank you for sharing your story. ♥️🙏🏻
It's okay not to be the same anymore. ❤ So sorry.
Sending love and prayers to these parents. A bereaved parent no matter the cause is a pain like other. May God bring them peace and comfort🙏🏾🥺
Thank you Kenda for reaching out. Means a lot to us.
The cry of grief is like no other pain one can ever feel. I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved son🙏🏼. “ The reality is that you will grieve forever. You will not ‘get over’ the loss of a loved one; you’ll learn to live with it. You will heal and you will rebuild yourself around the loss you have suffered. You will be whole again but you will never be the same. Nor should you be the same nor would you want to.” - Elizabeth Kubler Ross 💜🙏🏼
This looks like some of the sweetest loving parents you could ever meet. So sorry this has happened in your family. Thank you for sharing your story and doing something so brave.
I'm so sorry for both of these parents 😢 you will see the way out of this turmoil, but you are right, nothing will ever be the same. Praying for your family 👪 🙏
May the Lord have Mercy on This Wonderful Family!! 🙏🙏
Bless this family and all of us.
Drugs are such evil, but they medicate problems that we don’t want to face.
RIH
Thank you
Support is not really there. My son passed recently. No one really seems as invested as us parents. He knows you were there for him and loved him.
People surround you in the days after, but then it’s like your grief is too much for them.
I'm so sorry for the loss of your son. I know we think that the church will help when we are going through difficult times, but most of the time, that's not the case. I pray for you guys for strength and your son to rest in peace 🩶🙌
Y’all are in my thoughts and prayers. Fentanyl doesn’t discriminate, and it doesn’t give second chances. I’m sorry you have to go through this. Any of us would change it if we only could.
Many healing blessings.
Their son did make an impact.
Im so very sorry for your loss😢 You did everything right. Its obvious that Aaron knew the love that you shared with him. He would never want you to suffer. This drug just takes over and makes everyone suffer. Keep your sons spirit alive with the good memories and share them with your grandchildren, their uncle❤
How nice that the church deserted this family when they needed support the most. I'm not surprised.
I feel you sir. I've spent numerous hours and days participating in church and when my family was in need no one in the church was helpful. Im sorry that we had to be let down in this way. But God is yet faithful.
Watching dad speak about the church is heart wrenching
I received a phone call 12/25/20 my son passed away from a fitanyl over dose.I feel your pain and may God bless your family. God is the only thing that has kept me going. I too have learned man will let you down but not Christ and staying in scripture.
I am so sorry your beautiful son passed. I have lost 4loved ones to fentynal poison. One thing I know till the day l go Home, there is not one precious soul who took the I pill that kills and thinking I'll take this so I can die....NEVER, they had dreams and plans and yes many had issues etc. BUT NONE WANTED TO DIE....
Of all the parents you have interviewed, this couple touched my heart, wishing them only love and light.
My heart breaks for Aaron💔 losing his life to Fentanyl. He sounded like such a good soul. Apparently he touched many in a positive way. May he Rest In Peace in God’s loving arms. My condolences to you,& family. Stay strong,& remember the time you spent together. Praying everyday that this horrific drug,disappears forever.🕊🪦👼🏾🕊💔🙏🏾✝️🙏🏾🇺🇸
Relationship vs. Religion. He was full of the Holy Spirit. He’s with his Lord and Savior. The young lady’s success story had me in tears.
I totally understand you we lost our 28 year old son to fentanyl on 9/4/2022 and till now we are still broken
I’m so sorry for your loss. They say “it gets better” but after 2 years, I’ve yet to experience that. Hold on tight to the brief moments of joy and laughter when they come.
Looking into the raw broken heart of this family is almost too much to witness.
The mother is hanging in there and sometimes that's the best you can do. One day at a time, there's no one right way or perfect way to do it.
She's been very strong but many times we fall apart.
I am so glad to hear his dad never gave up on him. U are a hero but rest to know he is so alive in y’all heart. I know that u know if he knew he would of died that day don’t think he would of taken what he did.
It hurts so much when those we need support from disappoint us. I'm so sorry. So wise on how each must grieve. Standing with you.
Expect nothing from anyone and youll be fine
I know life will never be the same. 😢 A loss like this is hard to get through but you need to be strong. God left you with three kids and He look one. Please focus on them now. This young man went to be with The Lord. 🙏 He is at peace now. Stay strong. 🤗❤️
I so get it, my ❤️. Suicide at 22 & I never wanted to join that club either. I’m still, 6 yrs. later, dealing w/what can’t be explained nor understood. God loves us. 🥹❤️
I can relate in raising kids in the church and expecting that support but sometimes it’s just one of those things you can’t understand until it’s happened to you. And unfortunately sometimes the devils promises are too strong for our kids to overcome. But it is obvious that seed of faith that was planted in his heart was still there. I hope He brings your family comfort during this difficult time ❤ 🙏
I know your pain, I lost my son as well on 2021 , and up to this day It’s not a single day without crying.
This broke my heart especially hearing his father speak. It’s the times we live in. It’s not your fault parents. It’s our collective culture, the decline of civilization, and being an artist is so hard. He was gifted because of his sensitivity but that also creates a lot of insecurity, anxiety and depression. I’m glad you got rid of all your fake friends who wouldn’t help you. I want to let you know I’m sending you big hugs and many prayers.
I’m so very sorry for the loss of your son and thank you so much for sharing your story. I’m the adult daughter of two drug addicted parents and I blamed myself for years for their drug abuse and use. I tried everything, supporting them, tough love counseling and threatening. When my father died he had forgotten his family and even his own name and the only reason why he stopped was because of that. We need a system that cares about its citizens to stop this. Sending prayers for your family.
So very sad. Drugs are a terrible thing and are so deviating to friends and family
@@TheReednorman . It’s also contagious they tell you it’s inherited but I just feel it’s contagious because it’s a learned behavior. My daughter is now dating someone who has a drinking problem and she keeps giving him chances and they have a child together. I told her that he is teaching his son that horrible behavior and she has an older daughter who is not only learning that same horrible behavior but she sees her mother giving him chances because she has the savior complex. I told her that she needs to attend some counseling for herself because she’s an enabler. I don’t ever want my beautiful grandchildren feeling that same shame, anger and pain that I did as a little girl and I feel anger at my daughters boyfriend for putting his child last in his life because he’s deep in his addiction. It’s destroying generations and if it keeps happening it’s going to be crippling. It took me years before I realized that shame was not mine to bear. My heart breaks for anyone caught in this situation.
@@Nonayabizness360god That breaks my heart. I just wish we could YANK IT OUT of whoever needs it. I hate it So much. I’m so sorry you’re having to watch that and feel helpless. It’s awful.
My heart breaks for this family. Sending you my deepest condolences.
I show these videos to my 11yo. I tell him, I won’t be there when someone offers you a drink, smoke or pill. My job is to inform you of the hazards. I hope he makes good decisions.
Unfortunately we can not protect them from themselves. Nobody, no organization,no church is going to make a dent improving the situation., The drugs are powerful. The friends are not friends. Its a losing battle. May God bring peace to his parents.
Sorry for the loss of their son I know time never heals but i pray easier days come soon my family will keep them in our prayers 🙏
wow. most honest of all of these family’s you show. most blame everyone but own child. parents actually share what a struggle it is to have a child with addiction and trying to save them. also how other families judge them
Encouraging for me to read your observation. We're not bitter or blaming God. Aaron made his own choices and now he's gone. I'm at peace with him being gone, we had a great relationship.
Yeah…it’s your own private hell and it takes so many years for the pain to ease up. I’m so glad they will see him again 💜 One day we will all be together again, never to be apart again 🙏
It's the care's of this world. Day to day survival. It's a lot we deal with. 🙏🙏 . We must continue to pray for each other.
So sad Aaron didn't realize what wonderful and super loving parents he had, I wish I could have had a dad like this father, my dad died when I was 11 and mom died when I was 23. I think they loved me but I can't help but wonder if they did. I pray comfort for both of you and someday you will be with your son again. God bless you all
I’m so sorry for your heartbreak over your son’s death and feelings of betrayal from your home church. Y’all did THE BEST you could do - you did not fail as parents! Your son left a legacy behind that you can be proud of ❤. Praying for healing for your broken 💔’s. 🙏✝️🙏✝️🙏
Thank you 🙏
I am so sorry for all that you went through and that your church community was not more supportive. The church today is more about cherry-picking peoples sins and shortcomings, rather than helping people deal with root of their issues to bring about transformation - just as Jesus would do. Hopefully, this experience did not destroy your faith, because there are supportive Christian communities that exist. You seem like really good parents and you truly did your best - unfortunately, your son was just not strong enough to overcome his addictions. I am glad to know that your son had an opportunity to recommit to Christ before he passed and that you take comfort in knowing that one day God will wipe all of your tears away. Your sons life was not in vain and it serves as a charge to our government to enact tougher laws and for society to understand that addiction can come to any home and that we must provide the necessary resources and support to help people overcome this evil. God Bless.
It's become a clique of "we're good, you're bad." Instead of going out into the world and interacting with "sinners" and trying to be a light, many Christians just hide themselves away with "their kind". Jesus is shaking his head at the amount of people who believe they are Christians. The bible does preach that many people will be told, "I do not know you."
I love your faith, Aaron's faith so much.
So sorry for the loss of your beautiful son. My son is 30 and he battles addiction to alcohol. You both are wonderful parents and he was a lucky kid. You quickly find out who your friends are. Church is overrated, like you I find more comfort from people that have walked in my shoes. Today dropped my son off in N Austin at a new sober home. Praying to Jesus and loving him are all I can do.
We are a series of Recovery stories in our playlists that you might find interesting. Here’s a link. th-cam.com/play/PLdCPA32W_p39Z8hi7xSIX3Fkqmhd7mRzj.html&si=-3pj1D5T4YNGPob-
So sad. Very loving parents. But Church also cant help. I went to Church too for years etc. and i am addicted. No one can help us except of we can help ourselves. But That is Not easy at all
My heart hurts for these families.
So many churches do not have the skills. There are some churches, also, that also want the people who are without "problems", that is not of God. I know this pain. We lost our 28-year-old son, whose birthday is today, in 2013 of an accidental overdose. There is no pain like losing a child, none. God can provide HIS comfort and peace. Know it is not your fault. Our babies are alive and well in heaven. God uses imperfect people to share the Gospel. I prayed for you and your family.
You’re so right!! My prayers for you and your family. 🙏🙏🙏✝️✝️✝️. Happy Heavenly Birthday to your son! I read an article that explained there is no word in any language that describes the loss of a child. ❤️❤️
Happy birthday to your son ❤
@@bbe3034 how do you know his in heaven? You blindly follow a book that has been amended and falsified by humans who weren’t chosen by God as prophet. Jesus peace and blessings be upon him never said to the Israelis to take me as a God. It really breaks my heart to see you all suffering but there is a reason why. I’m not trying to be inhuman but the truth needs to be outed. It’s not too late for those of you who are still alive to repent and return to your creator.
5-110 As Allah (God) said, "O Isa son of Maryam, (Jesus son of Mary) remember My favor upon you, and upon your (female) parent as I aided you with the Spirit of Holiness, Also called the Holy Spirit, i.e., the Angel Gabriel) (so that) you speak to mankind in the cradle and in maturity; and as I taught you the Book, and (the) Wisdom and the Tawrah, (The Book revealed to Musa "Moses") and the Injil; (The Book revealed to Isa "Jesus") and as you create out of clay as the semblance of a bird, by My permission, so you blow into it, then it is a bird, by My permission; and you heal him who was born blind and the leper by My permission; and as you bring the dead out, by My permission; and as I restrained the Seeds (Or: sons) of Israel) from you as you came to them with the supreme evidences; then the ones who disbelieved among them said, "Decidedly this is nothing except evident sorcery."
5-116 And as Allah (God) said, "O Isa son of Maryam, (Jesus son of Mary) did you say to mankind, "Take me and my mother to your selves as two gods, apart from Allah (God)'?" He said, All Extolment be to You! In no way is it for me to say what I have no right to. In case I ever said it. then You already know it. You know whatever is within my self, and I do not know what is within Your Self; surely You, Ever You, are The Superb Knower of the Things Unseen.
In the name of God, the most Gracious, the most Merciful.
1. Say, “He is God, the One.
2. God, the Absolute.
3. He begets not, nor was He begotten.
4. And there is nothing comparable to Him.”
This is a clear statement by God describing Himself to humanity without any room for confusion. God is One and is exalted above everything He creates.
This chapter of the Quran is about the oneness of God. The concept of God has been presented here in its purest form, ridding it of all polluting associations which people of every age have brought to it. There is no plurality of gods. There is only one God. All are dependent upon Him, but He is not dependent on anybody. He Himself has power over everything. He is far above being the progeny of anybody or having any offspring. He is such a unique being that there is nobody like Him or equal to Him in any manner whatsoever.
The doctrine of God’s pure unity, or The Divine oneness, is clearly stated here: God is not many , He is only One. Everyone is in need of Him ,but He is not in need of anyone. He reigns over all things of the heavens and the earth. Unlike human beings , He has no son or father. He is eternal ,without beginning or end, and is thus a Unique Being who has no equal.
@@m.m.m531 not the time or place for this proselytizing. They are parents who are hurting because they just lost their son and so many people failed them in navigating this ordeal. Maybe people with whom trust was placed did not have the skill set to have helped - but, obviously, promises were made and not kept.
@@m.m.m531 Yes, he is in heaven. Without a doubt. You worship a false god and that is your choice. The One True God is the creator of heaven and earth who sent His Only Son to die on the cross for you and me. He wants us to repent of our sin and follow Him. Not works required, we cannot be "good enough" to make it to heaven.
You really touched my heart I’m so very sorry this has happened to you and I can relate to the lack of support from the church. I helped at church and served. When people at the church my son died of fentinol the church didn’t support me, didn’t contact me. Lost all my connections and lost my friends at church. It hurts
There’s no word in any language that describes the loss of a child. These stories break my heart! 💔💔. My son was in a hunting accident, had 3 surgeries. Got hooked on OxyContin, (which should be taken off the market! ) The Sackler family (Purdue) lied to pharmaceutical reps and then they shared those lies to doctors. The doctors were told it could be used for many things from anxiety to pain. I know this because I had a major surgery and when my husband brought me home and the Dr.’s office had given my husband OxyContin for my recovery. I was upset because I learned about it on the news. I was extremely careful. But when it was time to stop, even though I had some left, I had severe anxiety and depression!! I researched for months and found a rehab for my son with 95% success rate for son. We flew our son to rehab and he’s alive but a part of him has died! He sailed through college, and yes we raised our children in church,also. And at every ballgame and school activities! Always involved. His ex wife is a pediatric dentist and they were so happy with their 2 precious baby boys. Our son has lost everything. After rehab, his best friend got him a great job with a huge insurance company, he even had his own agency. But we think he was fired for laziness but he denies it. Now he’s living at grandpa’s farm with no job!! I’m so very sorry for these precious parents! Our son told us when he was baptized he wanted to be a preacher, also. My prayers for every parent who has lost a child!! 🙏🙏✝️✝️✝️