FENTANYL POISONING: Spencer Wheeler's Story
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 ธ.ค. 2022
- A story of one family's loss to fentanyl poisoning, recorded during the DEA Family Summit on Opioid Overdose and Fentanyl Poisoning.
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i went to middle school with spencer. he was such a genuine and sweet guy, he always looked out for his friends and was so fun to just chill with. i miss you spence, rest easy brother🕊️
I hope someone keeping a close eye on Dad. You can see plain as day he is suffering a lot. Which I'm sure is very normal. But I think it broke him and he needs help to get back. Prayers out to both of you.
I agree His pain may lead him astray and perhaps follow his son's path too.... Holding him and family in my prayers 🙏🏻❤️
I was thinking the same exact thing. You see it all over his face and hear it in his voice. So sad.
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Oh he is broken and there is no going back. They can never be what they once were. The loss of a child makes you a very different person., a different spouse, parent, child, sibling, friend, a different every thing. We live this everyday and will until our last. Peace to all 🙏
the devastation in his face is heartbreaking
That poor dad. You can see in his eyes he’s broken. As a father of 3 boys I can’t imagine the pain he’s going through.
Its trus i have 3 boys my oldest is going to turn 11 and i get worried alot about what could happen i juat wouldnt be able to imagine my life if anything happena to one of them thank you for sharing your pain as a father i respect what you guys are doing and using your pain as awareness means so much god help you in your familys pain
Tuff LMAO
@@YT.Is.Not.A.Career
Hateful, overcompensating, lil’ igmo, lol.
smoke that crack ppe
Get ready it will happen to you
RIP lost my twin bro in 2021 at 17 years old to the same thing im sending all the love I can
One pill DOES kill. It did my son, who thought he was getting opioids.
He's been gone two years now and there are still no words for how this feels.
I’m so sorry you lost your son.
My best friend and army buddy died from an overdose this year
You’ll see him again. Its was said by the elders, wise men and Patriarchs of Israel that thee angels cry when we’re born and they rejoice when we die. Never forget that.
It is an opioid, he knew the risk. That's what the addiction does to you.
@@lukejposadas yeah I know man, but you can have compassion and show empathy
The dad looks like he needs serious counseling.His pain for his lost son is too deep and it's showing.sorry for your loss dad.I hope he is well where he is🙏.
How sad. I'm sorry. For years kids have experimented with drugs, but now the stakes are so much higher.
Yep, they can’t make the same weird mistakes my generation was afforded.
Pills are dangerous kids don't realize that
yep, a single death nail.
This generation is full with kids and drugs it’s really scary now, I had gone thru it as well… thank god I stopped so long ago and changed my life for the better
And you think that's ok but it's not
i knew spencer in middle school. he is such a down to earth, genuine and kind soul. i will never forget him and the way his smile lit up every room he entered. i am so sorry for your loss, wheeler family.
STOP THE CAP 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@YT.Is.Not.A.Career your a 🤡
Was
@@YT.Is.Not.A.Career On PIRU he lying
My condolences 💯🙏
My son was born in 2005. Seeing a lot of these videos and these kids are born in the same year… BREAKS ME. I’m a recovering addict got 7 years now. It’s such a scary world
Yes, Drugs are no joke. Its a tactic of the enemy of our souls to get a person hooked on drugs. Jesus said he came to set the captives free. Jesus is the answer through acceptance of the good news of life through him, Christ. Which he impart to us his spirit though accepting him.
Keep that up for, besides yourself, your son and your loved ones.
Me too. I'm a recovering addict myself and am at 8 years now. My kids were born in 2006, 2009 and 2017. It's terrifying out there.
Yes, because of prohibition
@@robinbelgrave3554 Your attitude is what kills these kids. He was experimenting, a normal part of youth. Because of prohibition he is dead
The problem isn't that people want to die, even by suicide. They just don't want to live the way they are so they look for ways to escape it. We can't escape it. We need to face it and try to steer it in the right direction.
Absolutely!
Some people like getting high.
@@lc6636 Like I said. Looking for an escape from their sobering reality. Some people can control their escape and some lose control. Either way they're looking for fullfilllment. Chasing the dragon.
Jesus is the Answer. If you ever accept him as Lord and savior... thats us through prayer as him to be Lord of your life. He will make yhe different. I had a problem with my fentynl patch because of the insurance changr. I had a withdrawal because I couldn't get the patch. I call a pastor for prayer. It stopped the withdrawal symptoms. I have been with the patch for 7 years now. The doctors now are starting me on a new medication starting tomorrow. I have had days without the patch just forgetting to change it. So I just wanted to share.. Jesus is a solution and can change the heart, the desire. And even give healing. But a good ministry is needed for laying hand on the sick. But with God all things are possible.
we all need jesus christ. god loves us & is always knocking on all our doors to let him in. god bless you & yours jesus is king! ❤️🙌🏽
I have been down this road with my son. It is the hardest thing to go through. My son is still alive and is sober now. But there were many many sleepless nights wondering if he was dead somewhere on the streets. I do not wish any of this on any parent it is the hardest thing to see your child become a different person. I prayed over and over to have my son back. I pray all of these families find peace 😢🙏😔
I pray for you and your son.May the peace of God be with him and with you. Amem.
"I'm sorry - but you're so missing the point, you're speaking in past tense and most of these video's state they were 'sober' or 'clean' for ## mths or years... I'll hold prayers and hope for your son's continued journey.
Joe Biden could turn it all around.
@@BoardsportsGroup you make no sense. Have you even watched more than one of these videos? You’re missing the point and I can’t believe you don’t see that. 🙄🙄🤬
Me too
My girlfriend of 7 years and the mother of my 2 year old son passed away from a fentanyl overdose December 11th 2021. She was only 28 years old. Her mom found her lying face down in her bed. The pain of losing someone so unexpectedly that you were so close to is indescribable. She was my best friend and I feel like a piece of me died with her that day. There's an emptiness inside me that will probably never go away. As hard as it is to deal with, I can only imagine the pain her mom must feel every day, especially being the one to find her dead. Me and her mom still talk and have a good relationship and our son has since been adopted by a wonderful family and I see him on a regular basis. I miss her every day...and hopefully I will see her again one day
i'm so sorry for your loss. Spencer's story is similar to mine, but i was the lucky one, in some ways. I was a victim to molestation when i was about 13 years old. Started drinking and taking ecstacy and ketamine shortly after that happened. I was kicked out of school due to drugs, and was hospitalised about a year later due to an overdose. I hadn't told anybody about being sexually assaulted until I was 16. I finally told the police and my family everything. My life changed completely after that, and i am currently involved in a court case against the man who abused me. I am doing so much better now, and I have stopped taking drugs. I am happy. I was also born in 2005, and I feel like I have a lot in common with Spencer. I can't even imagine the pain you are going through as a family, and i wish you well. I hope you heal, you are good people. RIP Spencer
Was Spencer a victim of SA? The mother mentioned he had been the victim of a crime, but I didn't hear them say what crime.
@@freeman2399 That's a good question, but it seems vaguely implied. 12 1/2 year old victim, "we found out later (about the crime)," sudden change in behavior, bad grades, drugs...
I've always said drugs suppresses that dark area in people's lives, I really don't believe.its that much enjoyment of been high daily, I've been there until you face your traumatized issues, God Bless you
@@freeman2399 he was unfortunately, there is an article about it
Stay strong.. YOU are amazing!
I am so sorry!! As a parent losing your child is the worst thing you can go through. The first year I was in a fog. As the dad said lost all my passion. The second year was just as hard as it seemed like my support was waning and everyone just went back to their lives and I was stuck in the past.The cycles of grief started numbness sadness denial, anger and then accepting only to have it start over again. Your life won’t ever go back to “normal” but you will become accustomed and learn how to survive in the “after” side. I will probably be on antidepressants for the rest of my life. But my anxiety only gets bad around her birthday and day she passed. There is life after loss it just takes time and patience. But I feel like a piece of me died too that day.
I lost my daughter to this evil thing! I got to know God better, without God I wouldn't be able to live.
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That piece of you is in Heaven and she wants you to get peace and get going 'cause you'll see her again. Our Mighty Lord bless you and your family every day...
I'm so so sorry
@@thisisme3238 I'm so sorry
That crime that he was a victim of is likely what caused him to self medicate.
It’s sad that people are shamed when they are the victim. I hope the person responsible for victimizing him was held accountable.
My prayers are with your family! I’m so sorry this happened to Spencer and your family!
I know they may not feel comfortable going into detail about it but I wonder if the crime was sexual.
@@bubblybubbles4023 that was my thought as well. So sad how many victims carry that shame and end up destroying their lives because of horrible predators.
@R Voit You are so closed minded
@rvoit 👏👏👏👏👏👏 Whatta guy!
@@bubblybubbles4023 it was on a need to know basis. So, nunya Bubbly Bubblehead. There’s a reason it wasn’t disclosed! For opinionated people like us to wonder about. 🤔 Was it molestation that caused the addiction? NO! He died bc of addiction. Not unresolved past traumas. Many people are treated even worse by their parents/strangers and yet don’t kill themselves with street drugs. Finding a cause of overdosing doesn’t change the situation. Blame doesn’t change the situation. All you’re left with is loads of grief and guilt. It never helps to kick the dog cuz you don’t feel good.
these parents are really struggling.. im so happy this channel exists and all these videos are being made to spread awareness. i hope the family finds peace.
The pain his his fathers eyes is heartbreaking. I am so sorry for your loss 😪😪
Yes, he looks very tired and worn out.
The dad looks like his soul was ripped from his body.
Mom is so sweet. I can’t even imagine her pain.
I prayed for you both. We lost our 28-year-old son in 2013. There is NO LOSS more profound than the loss of a child, none. Know that the comfort, peace and healing our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ can provide you is unexplainable. Give your heartache to the Lord. Knowing our son is healed and made whole in heaven awaiting our reunion is what helps me to live. Live your life with the joy knowing this is not our home. The time we spend on earth is a grain of sand compared to the beach being forever in heaven. Find joy.
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Amen. I lost my son Jake almost 20yrs ago. I'd have been loss myself if it hadn't been Jesus. When I found out my Son died, I dropped to my knees and prayed to God for strengh and I still do.
@@terryclish6177 A sister in Christ who also lost her son put it to me like this "welcome to the club no one wants to be in but connects us forever". The morning after we found out our son went to heaven I felt like I'd be hit by a Mack truck. My physical body ached. The pain was not just emotional, it was a primal physical pain. Little by little I moved out of the fog and could put one foot in front of the other. I share, as I'm sure you do too, how we made it to this point. Only through the comfort, strength, mercy and peace of our Lord. I can't even imagine how amazing our reunion will be with our kids.
😢😢literally crying 🤦🏾♀️ brings back memories of what my mom and kids were going through when I was addicted I always come back to these stories to keep me from going back to the life of pain too all parents it’s not your fault don’t ever blame yourself ever
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Same i almost break down in tears when the parents talk about finding there kid dead. That could of been my parents.
@@hashrosinking1608 yes I overdosed and literally died twice and lost a lot of oxygen in my brain so now I have memory loss it’s not fun at all
You can do this Moon ! Don’t ever give up don’t look back only forward!
I pray every day for my adult children and my grandchildren. I can’t live through this kind of loss. It will kill me too… Please pray for the children of the world, we are losing them to so much evil. 💔💔💔
That man is broken... God bless him
As an addicted adult, this sits heavily on my heart. My condolences. Some of us dodge the proverbial bullet, that is an overdose. To any and all addicts currently watching this... please find treatment. It's hard as he'll in the beginning but you've made it this far on pure luck. Tomorrow could be your turn to fly. Believe it or not, there are people around you that benefit from you being here on earth. And, if you haven't heard it already today, I love you. You are worth getting better!
I think much of this can be laid at the feet of programs like dare. Unlike sex Ed programs that have largely moved away from strict abstinence, drug abstinence is still very much a thing. They don’t teach kids risk mitigation when it comes to drugs.
Kids become adolescents and find out that weed doesn’t kill them and is actually a lot of fun, then they wonder what else they were lied to about. Abstinence education is the gateway drug once someone figures out they’re being manipulated
Amen.
Jesus loves you. He wants to help you
Well, it's very different today. When I was 18 or so you could expect a percocet to be just that. And even though addiction is horrible you were in way less risk of dying. This Fentanyl is a whole other ball of wax. It's horrible. I sincerely feel for these parents.
I couldn’t help but think of the one surviving sibling who not only lost her brother, but her mom and dad, too. Sending love to all.
The father hit home for me. 😢 he’s just a shadow now. So so sad. So sorry guys for your loss. I pray for you all and Spencer
All of these moms finding their children dead. I could never imagine the pain. As a mother my heart breaks for you. God bless you.
Omg , his dad is so broken...all his loved ones will be , but you can see his dad is devastated, hoping he comes out of this
First - my sincere sympathies to these grieving parents and Spencer’s sister. No parent should EVER have to lose their child. I know a little of that pain - I lost my just-turned 30 year old nephew to a fentanyl overdose, 7 years ago. Chronologically he was 30, but psycho-socially he was closer to 18, and he seemed to suffer from anxiety from a young age. Like Spencer, my nephew was from an intact, upper middle class family, and was a 6’ 5” good looking, gentle giant.
His parents had provided therapy for him, and had gotten him into rehab 3 times. He had a full time job, and was highly thought of by his employer and customers. Just like this Mom, my sister found him. He often slept in their basement, depending on what shift he was working. He was already cyanotic when she found him. First responders tried to revive him and they took him to the ER, but he was gone. I don’t think even Narcan would have brought him back at that point.
This family needs Group and individual counselling/ therapy, and would benefit from connecting with a Bereaved Parents and Families group, because those people know EXACTLY what you are going through. You will never be the same, but time will give your heart and soul a chance to slow down the bleeding and pain, and to put one foot in front of the other, for your own sake and for the well being of your daughter.
Every Junior High health class in North America, and elsewhere, should be POUNDING home the message that NOTHING you buy on the streets is safe. Nothing. Sellers will tell you anything to sell (it’s from my cousin’s prescription), and they may even believe that, if that’s what they were told.
Not Percocet, not Vicodin, not MDMA, not Xanax, NOTHING. You can’t even trust pot anymore, unless you grow it yourself. Show these kids the head of a pin, and tell them that’s all the fentanyl it takes (or less) to stop their breathing, and EVERYTHING on the streets is contaminated with fentanyl. The best drug abuse program outcomes, come from Governments (at ALL levels) who treat it as what it is…A PUBLIC HEALTH PROBLEM…and a mental health problem. Most kids experiment at some point, but the kids that get hooked are usually self-medicating to relieve anxiety and dull whatever pain they are feeling, and that pain my be completely internal, coming from an irrational view of their own self-worth, and of the world. We are talking about young people whose brains aren’t even completely developed yet (which they now know doesn’t happen ‘til approx. 24). When I think of all the wondrous and amazing things all these young people could have done in this world, and the loss of all that potential, not to mention the soul-crushing pain their families have to endure… it is beyond heartbreaking.
Ive lost 2 28 year old twin brothers I feel this families pain everyday. I wish i could of brought them back, however God work in mysterious ways. Till this day the trauma effects me and my family. RIP JUSTIN AND CHRISTIAN TRUSKOWSKI. ALSO GOD BLESS THIS FAMILY AND AMERICA
These videos are of great service, to the addict, to the curious, to the parents and the the recovering addict who never stops thinking about going out one more time. Thank you to the Wheeler family for sharing. Your testimony will undoubtedly save hundreds of lives. Your son did not die in vain. God bless you both...you will see him again. ❤
God hold this family close. They are a wonderful family and they did everything they could and their hearts are crushed. I have lost 4 family members to fentanyl. A certain numbness never leaves .
I’m so sorry for the loss of your precious son.
God bless you all. My son is alive but battling this horrible disease. I will keep you in my prayers for some peace and love to keep you present for your daughter.
So sorry mom and dad. Horrible loss. Love goes out to you and your family.
@Catania Momma Italia really not the time to be a smart aleck
@cataniamommaitalia87 what a terrible thing to say, you need to reevaluate your priorities
My twin sister od on fentanyl last year. One thing is for sure that I constantly reminding myself: she didn't want this for herself. Then she witnessed a crime with her drug buddies. They panicked and posined her for silence.
I'm so sorry for your loss. As an addict of 15+ years with almost 5 sober, I can tell you, it's the absolute hardest thing I've ever been through. The hardest part is getting to a point of realizing that you don't have to have the drugs to live. You spend so much time thinking about where the next fix is going to come from so you're not sick( withdrawal) and it's just a vicious cycle. This fentanyl they're adding to nearly every street drug that's being sold and even those who have a really high tolerance for the drugs are dying because they have no idea what they're actually ingesting! I pray for the addicts out there still suffering and for this family to seek a group therapy to better understand the life of their son and the evil that even he couldn't have known. To Spencer's parents, it's not your fault! There's no way for you to have known. Educated yourselves and keep speaking out about Spencer and keep bringing awareness to the dangers of drug use. We need to shut the border down tight and vet every single head that comes across into our country! See Michaela's story also on this channel. Her mom is spot on with what she says! Grieve for Spencer but don't let his death be in vain. God bless you and may you find healing and comfort in your future.
I lost my mom due to a Fentanyl overdose on June 9th, 2022, three days before my birthday. She was in rehab when she found out my grandfather died. She came home and was found after the overdose the next morning.
How sad...
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Be strong you are not her,now you understand, what you choose, she choose that path,was her choice, she didn't care for you,the drug took you place.
Cry if you have to cry, talk with her loud, tell her why she never care for leaving you, tell her that you are going to be diferente, see how we are close to death. One mistake and you are gone.
My deepest condolences to he’s family 😪😪🙏R.I.P. sweetheart
Thank you for sharing your family’s story. My brother struggled with addiction for 5+ years, starting in highschool and following him through adulthood. Due to his ADHD, his erratic behavior seemed normal to us. Eventually we found out about his addiction. After numerous rehabs and relapses including Heroine, Kratom, and most of all Fentanyl, my brother found a local rehab which helped him. My brother is now 28, 19 months sober, and alive.
It can be brutal to wonder why your loved one would do this to themselves. You can drive yourself crazy wondering. The pain of losing a sibling or child must be indescribable.
My only comfort I could cling to during my brother’s addiction was that if he were taken to heaven, he would not longer suffer.
Kratom is not an opiate or illegal substance.
Kratom has opioid like properties. Therefore he did relapse on Kratom.
@@kayleighpayne2998 Kratom is part of the coffee family of properties.
It is possible to overdose on Kratom due to its opioid like properties. I’m just sharing my brother’s experience with it.
Yes I believe it is a disease.
This is such a sad story and I don't know why I keep listening to them. Maybe hoping someone would straighten out. My daughter who is an addict and is homeless on the street right now. I always wait for that knock on the door and there will be a police officer telling me that my daughter is dead. She's 38 years old dealing with crack and heroin I can preach and preach and preach and it never changes her. I pray every night that she will get sober. I don't know what else to say but God bless everyone
God bless you....
I pray for her safety and your strength ❤
@@keeper6458 thanks
You let your daughter be homeless?
Don't speak it. Also, my son is not an addict but he is homeless AND working , living in his truck in Houston TX and I can't stand nighttime because he's alone and crime in Houston is horrible right now. I am going out of my mind with worry.
Thank you so much for this video! To all who lost their beloved ones: I am so sorry for your loss and I wish you the best!
Thank you for telling us your story. I am so sorry for your loss. I pray your family finds peace and healing
God bless this family, Rest in Peace Spencer. You are very loved ~ ( I lost my baby son, many years ago, there are no words to describe the pain, I get it, take good care of yourselves)
I can not imagine the pain, the grieve, the devastation of losing a child. May the Peace of God be with you and RIP Spencer. You were loved!
Thank you so much for sharing. Praying that your story saves at least one. 🙏
Prayers to this family.. Wow.. The pain in their faces is sobering in itself. I pray they can process their grief and maybe find a way to move forward by continuing to educate other families and continue Spencer’s legacy ❤️
This was so painful to watch. Thank you for sharing your story.
Your insights are going to help other parents. I know it will. So so sorry for this loss.
This is horrible. Pray you will get through. Thank you for sharing your story
Thank you for sharing your pain. I just lost my nephew to a drug overdose. May God bring the peace that passes understanding.
Sending you both prayers and comfort 🙏🏾
He was a year younger then my daughter😢 I’m so sorry for your loss🙏🏻 This is breaking my heart❤️
I wish peace for this lovely family. I am so sad and sorry for their great loss.
Profoundly devastating. Peace and love to you brave souls.
These stories are beyond horrific. If only we could save our children/loved ones from all these evils in this world. Sadly, sometimes we can’t even save ourselves.😢😢😢😢😢
So sorry for the loss of your son, may he rest in peace. ✝️
Thx for sharing. We have to get the word out to save others.
My deepest condolences to your family. No one should go through the pain of losing a child. Thank you for sharing your story❤
My deepest condolences 🙏 this is so sad and I'm truly sorry this happened to your son May our heavenly father have your son in his arms. May peace be with you .🕯
Thank you for being brave enough to share your story. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your daughter. I liperiod I lost my only child almost 2 years ago he was 21. This could have been my exact story.
May your hearts be encouraged and strengthened through your mission to enlighten those who WILL listen.
I pray that you will continue your quest to shed light on this atrocious tragedy. May God comfort you each and everyday.
I am so very sorry. Thank you for for sharing your story and brininging the fentanyl crisis front and center. Education is key.
So sad and my heart breaks for this young man and his family and I'm so sorry that this happened to him and his family!!! Hopefully his story will help many and it will be worth sharing!!! I'm so sorry for their loss and my heart goes out to his mom and his dad!!! May he rest peacefully!!!
So Sorry for your loss! Your family is in my Thoughts and Prayers 🙏❤️
So sad...there are thousands of Moms and Dads and family that are just devastated!! Prayers to all that are suffering the loss of a loved one.
I’m so sorry to know that your beloved son has passed, and succumbed so unexpectedly to the effects of drugs. Your testimonies are so powerful and impactful-I appreciate the openness and the willingness you both have to share such a profound story. May you both be comforted, and healed, as you continue on this journey. Sending love…💜💜
I’m so so sorry x I lost my brother to an overdose a few years ago now, but I will never forget the grief and disbelief ….. RIP Kristen my bro RIP Spencer xx
He was a such handsome boy. May God give you both strength to this cruel grief. Spencer is with the light spirits on the process to understand what happened to his body on this earth. I am really, really sorry for what happened. I’m a mother and Lord, I don’t have idea of this brutal pain. Hugs from Brazil❤❤💐💐💐
Thank you for bringing awareness 🙏🏻 ❤️
Thank you for sharing your story. My daughter is the same age and has prompted many discussions with both of my children. I know I can’t be there all the time with my kids, but now I will sleep better knowing I have taken the time to warn them. I’m so sorry for your horrible loss.
My deepest and sincerest condolences 🙏
Praying for this family 💙🙏🏽 …
Thank you for sharing your Precious Spencer story with us. You are in my thoughts and Prayers. 🥺🙏💔✝️
Such a tragedy and what a beautiful boy. So sorry for your loss, there’s really no words, I know.😔
So sorry for the loss of Spencer. This is tragic & these parents are in pain. I can’t begin to imagine how they feel & commend them for standing up & telling their story. NONE of us are perfect & addiction CAN possess ANYBODY & DOESN’T discriminate! Never say never!!!
i truly feel for this familys pain. god bless you all.
Im so inexplicably sorrowful over this family's tragic loss. This beautiful mom and dad ( dad especially is experiencing a very deep level of clinical depression) I pray the Lord heals them. May Spencer rest in peace.
There are not enough words to say how sad I am for the loss of your precious son. I pray to our loving God for strength and healing to you both. I can tell how cherished Spencer was.
My son is 6 and my daughter is 7. I can’t imagine anything worse than losing either one of them. I’m sorry for the loss of your son. Thank you for sharing your story so that parents like me can have important conversations with our children in the future. 💙
My twins are 6 and I already have had talks with them about drugs. Its not a one and done conversation.
I'm glad you remember the good times you had with your son, even though it must have been a very distressing and sad time. I hope you will begin to feel the hurt less and less in time..
My heart goes out to you may his memory be for a blessing. Oh and I really hope somebody get's that grieving father some support he's clearly so so lost and hurt.
Praying for these two. I have a son and I can’t imagine life without him. 💔
RIP Dear Spencer⚓ Praying peace over your family and friends🙏
I’m so sorry for your loss I’m praying for you and your family ❤️🙏🏿
Beautiful boy. We have one around the same age. I worry all the time even though he’s doing well. Just being a parent. So sorry for your loss. Can’t imagine going through this. Life is so unfair at times. God bless your family. Dan.
It’s so sad to see that the parents were so helpless and the pain that they’re going through is immense I do pray and hope that they get peace
This is so sad, seems the father really needs extra care and support, I hope they can all heal from this❤
Gosh, what a tragedy. My heart goes out to that family. 💙
This is a lovely and strong family. Thank you for sharing as it will help others.
I’m truly sorry for your loss. I hope you can find peace again after such a horrible experience. I just don’t understand how these kids today think that using drugs is a good idea especially knowing how dangerous they are. It is just too sad. My prayers go out to you.
The pain of loosing a child is horrible but loosing your child to drugs horrendous. You live the rest of your life with "what if's".
*Losing
Raising kids to be balanced independent adults is the hardest job in the world, my heart goes out to these parents ❤
I'm so sorry, my condolences and my thoughts are with you to be able to stay strong.
Thank You For Sharing Spencer’s Powerful Story 💙 Praying For Healing
I am so , so sorry for the loss of your son. My neice has been a constant concern even though she has supposedly gone off opiods. There is a never ending level of concern that she will fall victim to this insidious addiction some day. Like waiting for the other shoe to drop. I hope your family gets the therapy you need and can come to terms with his death so that you can heal. Your message to all of us is so important and appreciated. Thank you for sharing such a difficult loss with the world.
Females are the worst when it comes to drugs as they use their bodies to attain drugs and become very sexualised, sleeping with men and doing sexual favours to get free drugs.
May God bless you and your family with the strength, peace, and comfort in going through such a horrific experience. God is STILL in control. It’s hard trusting when so much darkness around us but I trust that light is at the end of this tunnel! ❤️😇 Thanks for your courage in sharing
Nothing is worse than losing a child, your baby. You will never forget your child but God will get you through this grief.
They say the eyes are the window into into the soul. to see my parents become deeply depressed over my situation is a feeling I can’t even describe.
I lost a child. It is been over 8 years and I still journal practically everyday at times to try to figure out what happened and how I could of prevented it and what I did wrong, where I fell short. I am cursed playing it in my head over, and over, and over again. I don’t see any end in sight that I will ever put the pieces of the puzzle 🧩 together and have peace of mind.
Know he is not gone! He is with you all the time! Take care! RIP 🙏
Well said. I know they’re around too. Glad you said it out loud.