Whew, this one gave me chills. I'm a trucker with Fedex, and i live in Wyandotte County. I used to struggle really badly with insomnia. I've had friends offer me pills. My nerves won't allow me to take pills from them. Watching these videos, it's definitely confirmed that I never will. My condolences to their families.
Yea in the past we’d get pills from friends or someone here and there. A xan. Maybe a perc. And not even anything crazy, or having addiction. Just some dabbling. Or taking something to ease anxiety if the dr wouldn’t help. This was almost 10 years ago. I can’t imagine if this was going on then. A lot of us probably wouldn’t be here. I’m not a parent but it must just be so frightening to worry about this with your children.
Have you tried melatonin gummies over the county they put me to bed sometimes when I can't sleep also boil water with lettuce drink just the water with honey and lemon and it knocks you out at night. Hope this helps God bless.
These ladies are worth listening to, in that they don’t use the victim card with their loved ones. It is a disease that led them to this unfortunate end. Thanks to both of you.
I lost my son Brian Todd November-15-2023 to fentanyl poisoning. He did drugs, he's been battling the addiction for a while but I know for a fact he didn't want to die. My heart aches for y'all. We are broken, we're in this horrible club we didn't want to be in. Prayers 🙏
I lost my stepson at age 19 and now my biological son ran across it while doing something else or what he thought was something else and instantly became addicted and is in rehab for the second time now. This is the most evil drug. God help us allGod help us all. I am sooo very sorry for your profound loss.
Living in active addiction is so exhausting. I did it for almost 11 years. I am so lucky that this was before fentanyl. I probably would not be here if it wasn't.. Your son has to want it so bad for HIMSELF. If he isn't in rehab for himself then unfortunately it won't stick. I hope it all works out. Please remember to listen to him and be there for him in that moment and not show negative judgment. Prayers your way.. Also I am sorry about your step son..
My understanding is that he will be most vulnerable physiologically to an accidental overdose after he gets out from rehab. He will need to know that & be especially careful. Lost my ex like that.
I lost my daughter on September 29th 2023. She also died from fentanyl 😭 RIP Carrie Lynn Hawk Gregory 08/10/1981 - 09/29/2023 Forever 42 😢 She was my only child 😭
Thank you for warning others. I'm very sorry for your loss. I didn't know anything about Fentanyl before I started watching this channel a few weeks ago. Two years ago my mother broke her back and was not being given pain medication at all. I briefly considered trying to find Percocet and tried to find someone to buy it from, but was unsuccessful finding anywhere to buy it. I had no idea this could have happened.
the medical system is horrible. People who need pain relief cannot get safe pain relief because doctors deny them due to the government coming after doctors.
My wife and I spent 100k out-of-pocket last year on drug treatment programs for our son. We're not wealthy people. We had to take out a home equity loan to pay medical bills. You do whatever you can as a parent to save your kids' lives. Heathcare for addicts is exorbitantly expensive.
No accountability here with these people. Everything is always everyone else’s fault . How do you have two grand kids due? What’s up with your family bro
Rarely do any of our storytellers direct fault anywhere other than to their loved one. They share what they've learned, where they see problems, contributing factors, but not usually fault. Your comment seeems like projection.
Lawmakers have been defunding health and welfare institutions for decades (because it's "socialism" to care about people), meanwhile allowing pharmaceutical companies free reign to push addictive pills and insurance companies to deny payouts. THAT is disgusting.
You think that's bad, wait til you see what some places do to the people that get in. Was literally left to die in one of those places, and my story is far from unusual
What a beautiful pair of women. They are the root system to their family. The impact you will be making not just to STOP a person loose their life but also to GUIDE a grieving family through the shock and pain of loosing someone. One of my oldest friends lost her son to Fentanyl poisoning, a very cruel way to take a life. The police/government need to set up task forces to EDUCATE as well as try and STOP the import of Fentanyl. Huge Love and Prayers from Ireland XOX
I live in Kansas and I know this person that's been busted for sales at least five times.he finally went to prison for six months. He gets out and now three people are dead due to him selling this poison. An 18 year old girl died in his driveway. he gets arrested and his rich family bonds him out. Why aren't the police and judges not doing their jobs. I'm so sorry for you losing you son .
Im from Kansas too. Where is this happening? Sounds like the same situation that happened in Ottawa with someone under the age of 25 who’s been dealing it and multiple people have died but he’s never been convicted or proven to be the provider of the fent that has killed
My son passed away from a one pill kill. Actually, a quarter of a pill kill. 3/9/23 forever 27. My beautiful boy! I'm thankful he was an organ donor. I'm thankful the DEA has investigated the dealer, and she is being charged with Involuntary Manslaughter. My life will never be the same. He was my boy, my Momma's boy. I'm thankful for and very proud of our relationship. He was trying to get help and died at a sober living house that only had 1 dose of Narcan and didn't know CPR. BEWARE OF REHABS AND SOBER LIVING HOUSES IN ARIZONA. They aren't audited enough. This Momma will never enjoy another holiday. I will never see my boy fall in love and get married. I will never get my mother/ son dance at his wedding. I will never be able to love my future grandkids. Fentanyl has stolen and is poisoning a generation of our kids. R.I.P BRADLEE MOMMA LOVES YOU AND MISSES YOU EVERY SECOND OF EVERY DAY!
Naloxone is the active ingredient in Narcan and is also available in many generics as a nasal spray. In fact, the brand name Kloxxado delivers a higher dose of naloxone than Narcan (Kloxxado-8mg per dose, Narcan-4mg per dose). Naloxone can reverse an opioid overdose if administered quickly enough. Some areas have Naloxone available in the brand name Narcan or generic versions available for free. It is important to recognize that Naloxone is the drug, Narcan is just a brand name. Whenever someone uses the word "Narcan" in place of "naloxone", they're devaluing all the other equally effective brand options and promoting a specific pharmaceutical company.
I was put on fentanyl as a patch for pain medication and only had the patch on for one day and overnight. The next morning I was a walking zombie and all I wanted to do was sleep so I took the patch off and never put another on thank god. I'm so sorry to everyone who has lost someone due to this drug
@@916familyfun2not the same fentanyl. The street drug is made illegally. It’s similar in effect but it’s not long lasting and very strong initially. Fentanyl patches are far more safe compared to the shit the make on the street. Dosage isn’t the same every time either
I am from Italy and have come across this lately, not sure why. In Italy we don’t have this kind of drugs and drug poisoning cases. It breaks my heart to see family members going through this situations I am so sorry for your loss. Maybe more education in school is needed and at home too.
@@claudiadalmo2288 Yes that is because America was targeted by China, China sent that evil drug over here to cripple our people and they are accomplishing their goal.
As a mom of a recovering heroin addict (my daughter), I feel your pain. I mean, any mom should. Last year, one of her closest friends died from fentanyl poisoning. I literally pray every night for my daughter.
We also have a series of addiction recovery stories that you might find interesting. Here's a link to the playlist: From Addiction to Recovery - th-cam.com/play/PLdCPA32W_p39Z8hi7xSIX3Fkqmhd7mRzj.html
Yes keep showing them. Its so hard to have kids these days and not constantly worry when they are not home. I have made myself a broken record with this stuff. . The thing that seemed to really put fear into my youngest was showing him a picture of just how LITTLE it takes to kill you... Its awful horrible junk and way too many young people are having to be buried by their parents.. It is really my worst fear... So yes you tell them over and over.. anything..
My daughter was a alcoholic.A so called friend slipped fentanyl in her drink and she died. Autopsy showed no traces of needle marks, no residue in her nose nothing in her mouth. He murdered my daughter and the police let him drive off. He was a snitch for the cops. Not long after my daughter's death , guess what,he died from overdose. I miss my daughter every day. She was a very functioning alcoholic,never did she miss a day of work,where she was a manager for a big name clothing store for 15-20 years. I miss her everyday. It's been 4yrs on the 4th of July.
My boyfriend died in June 2023 because of fentanyl. We were making plans to get married and move in together. Couple days before I found out, I felt something bad was going to happen. Couldn’t shake the terrible sadness in my heart. It’s a real feeling! Couldn’t shake off the feeling. I tried to call him, text him he would not answer. I then received a voicemail 3 minutes long from his phone 😢with nothing but movement and some people talking. Later found out that was the time he was found in his room. His son then called me and told me he died. They found him on his knees holding his arm with the needle. The pain in my heart is still there. I think about him everyday 😢😢 So sorry for anyone that loses a loved one because of drugs. Don’t wish that pain on anyone.
I just want to thank you both for sharing your stories. I have 3 kids, one doesn’t live with us anymore and I know he enjoys himself at parties but because of your experiences I was able to talk to him to really be careful. I’ve taken the time to talk to my two teenagers about not accepting any pills from anyone not even Advils, I told them to take them at home. I might be paranoid but it’s breaking my heart to listen to you both. I’m in Canada and we have a lot of similar stories here. A young boy lost his life on December 21st 2023, he was 15 years old. His parents and siblings decided to share his story. One pill and he was gone. Thank you so so much for sharing you are both so strong and courageous. Warm hugs from Canada.
The death of so many young people is so sad & horrific. It is also sad for the elderly who are forced to stay in great pain because doctors are too frightened to prescribe the necessary pain medication due to fear of loosing their license. Doctors are supposed to "do no harm " There are old people forced to endure excruciating pain due to these poor young people losing their lives prematurely. Vaping kills young people too, yet there is a vape store within 2miles of one another all over the place. Condolences to all who have lost a loved one...😔
It's not only the elderly. There are millions of young and working aged people suffering from severe chronic pain and can't get help because people are abusing these drugs that are someones medication. People are taking their lives because they can't handle the pain without proper pain medication.
Wow… 😢 I can’t imagine losing two young members of your family to this horrific epidemic. Stay strong and keep working to get the word out. I don’t do drugs but I talk about the stories that I hear from this channel all the time to anyone who will listen.
I've watched many stories, they are all heartbreaking. This story though, this one was very different, got chills. So sorry for your loss, ladies, thank you for advocating.
Anyone reaching out for help should receive it, if they can afford it or not. Most of the time it's not easy to ask for help and to be turned away is just disgusting. Fentanyl is the most evil poison. I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm praying for your family. Thank you for sharing your story. R.I.P Katie and Shawn 🙏🙏
@@natalienelson8681honestly your comment is kinda dumb don’t even ask your friends for a pill cause they can even get you liked And they don’t know what’s laced with it
This story breaks my heart. I have so many friends that passed away. I'm just sad my condolences to all the family and friends to all the victims of this deadly drug
My condolences to you all. My twin sister was a 20 year meth addict and alcoholic. In 2007 her heart finally gave out in her sleep. The drugs ravaged her body, destroyed her teeth, and she lived for her next fix. She would call me up to 5 times a day to tell me she loved me and we were still best friends. I offered to pay for her rehab over and over, but she would deny she had a problem. A month before she passed, she called me and told me that she knew she was dying. It was still a huge shock when she passed. Twin sisters have a special bond, and I still hurt and can't understand why she couldn't get clean. I tell my grandkids never to trust anyone who tries to give them or wants to sell them a pill or patch. Again, my heart breaks at the loss all of you have suffered. I wish there were words to help. Your kids/nephews/nieces knew and felt your unconditional love. It never stops. ❤
My heart breaks for Grandma Lilly. I'm a 48 year old man, and I feel your hurt in these videos. Know this. Katie and Shawn are both saving lives with their stories getting out. Frankly, I could have easily found myself in both of their situations in my teens & 20s, but us older folk never had to deal with this. I want you to know that I am praying specifically for you. God Bless YOU and your family.
As hundreds of lives are lost to fentanyl each and every day, our government stands by and does NOTHING. It is beyond despicable. I’m so sorry for the loss these two women have experienced. No parent or grandparent should ever have to bury a child.
Sending your family so much love and prayers... Thank you for sharing your story. I had a cousin pass away from Fentanyl in 2023 of May I cannot imagine the pain of losing a child. Prayers that God holds you and your family tight. 🙏🤍
Awareness needs to get out to our kids. No street drugs are safe. It does not matter if your best friend gave it to you. NOTHING IS SAFE! Please learn from these heartbreaking videos. It can be you or your loved one. This channel is great. Thank you. Peace and Love to this family. God loves you. 🙏🏻❤️🇺🇸
Government officials won’t do a damn thing until it happens to their kids, their loved ones. They talk a good talk but when will they start backing it up!?!
This is such a sad story. I think a big issue though is normalizing buying pills that are not prescribed to you because you can't sleep or feeling stressed ect..If you buy pills on the street.. God knows what's in them..yes, not enough is being done to stop fentanyl..but it the pills or drugs weren't taken in the first place, then the fentanyl wouldn't be killing all these precious young people. May they rest in peace.
I have stressed to my teen and pre-teen: do not take. TYLENOL from anyone else. Nothing. Nada. If you need Tylenol, you go buy it from the drugstore, open the sealed box / container. And you take NOTHING else. I won’t allow my children to be prescribed ANY narcotic painkiller (for wisdom teeth removal, etc) after watching so many of these videos. Just frightening. Unfortunately I’ve added to my younger one’s anxiety by stressing the dangers of fentanyl to them, but I feel I have no choice.
Incredibly sad story . These poor women ! The grief is extreme . The story of the grandson is just so tragic . Twenty years ago … even ten … this would be unthinkable. There is evidence that many such pills are now contaminated with substances which the consumer does not know they are taking . Ingestion of one pill can be lethal and the last thing a person ever does . Just shocking and action needs to be taken on a government level to combat this
My hat goes off to anybody that can put their pain and grief aside, so they can advocate in their loved ones memory. In this family it is two. Bless this mother, grandmother and community for recognizing the difference they can make in a life. Be at Peace Katie and Shawn. 🕊
They really need to make a program that can get into locked phones that’s accessible to all law enforcement in suspicious death cases. You would think in 2024 we would have the technological capability to do that.
I lost my brother on 5-25-20, memorial day. I was waiting for him to come to our BBQ, instead I had to identify his body. HE did NOT want to die. He was only 44 yrs old. Addiction is devastating. My mom has been an addict for 40+ years... it affects EVERYONE in the family. It's a disease, NOT a choice... RIP Johnny 11-16-74/05-25-20
It’s a disease that a person chooses to catch by playing Russian roulette. It’s like licking a toilet and crying about e-coli or hepatitis. Worst part is most of them come from great families and gave strong support systems.
The only way to stop this is for the kids to know not to do drugs. Period. Its the old adage .. if there is a market there will be a supplier ..... $$$$$$.
I'm so glad both mom and grandma are doing to bring awareness. I have a neice that needs help and she has also been turned away from help. I pray that something changes soon because this drug does not discriminate and is taking away our babies at a time when mental health is through the roof amongst young adults. Are children are not disposable!! Something needs to be done.
I just stumbled upon this video and this is all so sad. It is high time that the government made health care free including mental health. Mental health is a huge part of addiction. I finally had Covid last year after staying low for years and I am down 10k in medical bills even though I had insurance.
The fact that we find a way to house truly evil people and give them all the comforts they need, some for life, but we turn away people looking for help due to lack of funds, is disgusting. There has to be a better way for everyone to be able to get treatment! This country has not done enough to create awareness of this issue and to give help to those in need. Ladies, I am so sorry for your losses. ❤🙏 I applaud you both for empowering yourselves after your losses so that others may be saved.
I’ve been watching these videos and I’m so glad these brave parents are telling their stories about their children and the poison that’s killing them. I’m in California and it’s a huge problem here too. My 33 year old son struggled with disease of addiction for years. Countless rehabs, sober living, etc. His drug of choice was herion. He got off that but turned to meth instead. Cheaper and easier to get I guess. He never touched fentanyl. On January 2, 2002 he was discovered deceased in a park. The meth he smoked was laced with fentanyl.and just like that my baby was gone forever. The people who lace drugs with fentanyl and the people who sell them are murderes. Period. I know I’m part of a club no one’s wants to belong to. Thousands and thousands of parents who have lost their children to the poison that is fentanyl. The pain is relentless. I drive by that park all the time where he died. A park I took him to when he was a little boy. Never did I dream he would die there. To the parents in the documentary keep doing what you’re doing. Tell your stories and I’ll tell mine and maybe together we can help change this crisis or maybe just save one child.
I just had the come to jesus with my 17yo daughter bc of this so hoping at least 1. Sorry for your losses. Couldnt imagine.. your strength is inspiring
Don’t take pills unless a doctor prescribed them to YOU and you picked them up at a pharmacy in a bottle with your name on it. Period. Full stop. My kids are tired of me telling them this but I don’t care. My mother prayed every day that my sister and I wouldn’t get involved in drugs (which we didn’t - I’ve never even smoked weed) and now I pray the same thing for my two children. All of these videos are heartbreaking.
I'm getting to the point where I'm even afraid to take my psych meds that are prescribed by my psychiatrist and filled by my pharmacy! I don't trust anyone anymore!!!!!!
My condolences. You’re both strong beautiful women and you’re in my prayers. None of this is fair, none of it. It’s stealing the most precious gifts a person can receive and my heart hurts for you and all others that have to deal with this evil. That’s the only word that can describe it. Please stay strong. Keep their memories alive.
I am very sorry for your immeasurable loss and thank you so much for sharing your painful story. I cried along with you the whole time listening. You are speaking to the pain and grief of mine and of many other families. I hope this video and similar ones will be watched by all junior and high school students as well as the general population to prevent the loss of lives to this evil drug perpetrated by evil people.
We are in the end of days. The devil has come down with great wrath seeking whom he may devour. He comes to steel, kill and destroy. I am lifting your family in prayer to the Fathe and asking He give you His peace that surpasses all understanding. In Jesus Name Amen
Christine , you better believe it. Matthew Chapter 24 explains the very days we are living in. Fallen mankind is awaiting judgement from the Lord Jesus Christ. I pray the Holy Spirit will continue to convict sinners before their time runs out. ‼️✝️👍♥️
@christine, you are so right, I've been saying the same thing and reading what you wrote only confirms my suspicions. The devil is getting extra busy cuz he knows his time will come .
I’d say that the only solace that I can find in any of these young people dying from fentanyl poisoning is that they just went to sleep like normal and didn’t die a violent/painful death :/ but that’s little comfort in any of these situations.. RIP
The common denominator often is aquiring a prescription drug through nonprescription means. Yes I have insomnia too, I get it, not fun, and I don't take pills for it. But if I did they would come from a pharmacy not a friend.
These videos are my absolute worst fear .. my younger brother (31yr old) has been struggling with heroine addiction.. and I've had to narcan him two separate times.. one of which times I had to do CPR until EMS arrived. I was absolutely positive that 1st time I seen him OD and did CPR that as horrible as the experience was, that at least this will be enough surely to make him clean up... but of course, addiction is stronger than any other pull.. love cant cure it, fear, jail, even DEATH isn't enough sometimes. Thank God he is in a treatment home now for several months so far. I wish these on the video could've beat this. And I pray that anyone struggling can find jesus and give your struggle to him and live life clean!
You have already saved one person. I have seven days clean today, and Im never going back! My parents already blame themselves for my sddiction, which is not true. But I can imagine the devestatiin and guilt they would feel every day for the rest of THEIR lives, if they had lost me.
I lost my baby 4-30-22 OD he used one time and for that one time I still have hard time dealing with his passing its gonna be 2 years in April my heart will always miss him
Whew, this one gave me chills. I'm a trucker with Fedex, and i live in Wyandotte County. I used to struggle really badly with insomnia. I've had friends offer me pills. My nerves won't allow me to take pills from them. Watching these videos, it's definitely confirmed that I never will. My condolences to their families.
Two Beautiful People. Two Beautiful Souls😰😢 💔!!! JKM
Yea in the past we’d get pills from friends or someone here and there. A xan. Maybe a perc. And not even anything crazy, or having addiction. Just some dabbling. Or taking something to ease anxiety if the dr wouldn’t help. This was almost 10 years ago. I can’t imagine if this was going on then. A lot of us probably wouldn’t be here. I’m not a parent but it must just be so frightening to worry about this with your children.
Have you tried melatonin gummies over the county they put me to bed sometimes when I can't sleep also boil water with lettuce drink just the water with honey and lemon and it knocks you out at night. Hope this helps God bless.
These ladies are worth listening to, in that they don’t use the victim card with their loved ones. It is a disease that led them to this unfortunate end. Thanks to both of you.
Absolutely 💯
I lost my son Brian Todd November-15-2023 to fentanyl poisoning. He did drugs, he's been battling the addiction for a while but I know for a fact he didn't want to die. My heart aches for y'all. We are broken, we're in this horrible club we didn't want to be in. Prayers 🙏
I’m so sorry 🙏
I am so sorry for your loss.🤍🙏
I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm a recovering addict myself. Its a battle for sure.
Prayers for your family, I am so sorry for your loss.
Damn. I’m sorry . May peace be with you ❤️
I lost my stepson at age 19 and now my biological son ran across it while doing something else or what he thought was something else and instantly became addicted and is in rehab for the second time now. This is the most evil drug. God help us allGod help us all. I am sooo very sorry for your profound loss.
I pray for your stepson and for you to have peace.
Any opioid is evil. They grip you tight and make you feel there’s no life without it.
I’m so sorry. May Jesus give you strength to endure what is ahead. I pray for your son. And you and all who love him.
Living in active addiction is so exhausting. I did it for almost 11 years. I am so lucky that this was before fentanyl. I probably would not be here if it wasn't.. Your son has to want it so bad for HIMSELF. If he isn't in rehab for himself then unfortunately it won't stick. I hope it all works out. Please remember to listen to him and be there for him in that moment and not show negative judgment. Prayers your way.. Also I am sorry about your step son..
My understanding is that he will be most vulnerable physiologically to an accidental overdose after he gets out from rehab. He will need to know that & be especially careful. Lost my ex like that.
I lost my daughter on September 29th 2023. She also died from fentanyl 😭 RIP Carrie Lynn Hawk Gregory 08/10/1981 - 09/29/2023
Forever 42 😢
She was my only child 😭
I’m so sorry for your loss 💔🙏
I’m so sorry for your loss.🌹
I am sorry!
So heartbreaking 💔. This is so terrible. Condolences to you. Our young people need to be more aware of this drug . So scary 😢😢
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Thank you for warning others. I'm very sorry for your loss. I didn't know anything about Fentanyl before I started watching this channel a few weeks ago. Two years ago my mother broke her back and was not being given pain medication at all. I briefly considered trying to find Percocet and tried to find someone to buy it from, but was unsuccessful finding anywhere to buy it. I had no idea this could have happened.
the medical system is horrible. People who need pain relief cannot get safe pain relief because doctors deny them due to the government coming after doctors.
Oh I'm so glad you couldn't find any and that this channel has brought you awareness on this subject 🙏
How could you turn someone away that is trying to get help. This healthcare system is so broken. I am so sorry for both your loss.
My wife and I spent 100k out-of-pocket last year on drug treatment programs for our son. We're not wealthy people. We had to take out a home equity loan to pay medical bills. You do whatever you can as a parent to save your kids' lives. Heathcare for addicts is exorbitantly expensive.
@@nunyabusiness7927 why dont the churches in America organize something probono? Resources are there
Some churches in America do.
No accountability here with these people. Everything is always everyone else’s fault . How do you have two grand kids due? What’s up with your family bro
Rarely do any of our storytellers direct fault anywhere other than to their loved one. They share what they've learned, where they see problems, contributing factors, but not usually fault. Your comment seeems like projection.
rehabs turning people away is disgusting
It’s all about the money and business no compassion.
Lawmakers have been defunding health and welfare institutions for decades (because it's "socialism" to care about people), meanwhile allowing pharmaceutical companies free reign to push addictive pills and insurance companies to deny payouts. THAT is disgusting.
You think that's bad, wait til you see what some places do to the people that get in. Was literally left to die in one of those places, and my story is far from unusual
@@fritzfxx What happened to you? (I’m sorry if it is too personal to ask)
I thought rehabs helped ppl 😞
I am sorry you went through that…
Not all rehabs even have decent programs. They use the clients to work events. They keep the money
What a beautiful pair of women. They are the root system to their family. The impact you will be making not just to STOP a person loose their life but also to GUIDE a grieving family through the shock and pain of loosing someone. One of my oldest friends lost her son to Fentanyl poisoning, a very cruel way to take a life. The police/government need to set up task forces to EDUCATE as well as try and STOP the import of Fentanyl. Huge Love and Prayers from Ireland XOX
I live in Kansas and I know this person that's been busted for sales at least five times.he finally went to prison for six months. He gets out and now three people are dead due to him selling this poison. An 18 year old girl died in his driveway. he gets arrested and his rich family bonds him out. Why aren't the police and judges not doing their jobs. I'm so sorry for you losing you son .
Im from Kansas too. Where is this happening? Sounds like the same situation that happened in Ottawa with someone under the age of 25 who’s been dealing it and multiple people have died but he’s never been convicted or proven to be the provider of the fent that has killed
We shot this story in Topeka.
@@selenasparks5932 this person I'm talking about is from Manhattan Kansas.he is back in jail for failing conditions of bond.
As you mentioned they come from rich families @TexasPictures
Heartbreaking 💔 So sorry you lost them. Thank you for bringing more awareness to this tragedy/epidemic.
My son passed away from a one pill kill. Actually, a quarter of a pill kill. 3/9/23 forever 27. My beautiful boy! I'm thankful he was an organ donor. I'm thankful the DEA has investigated the dealer, and she is being charged with Involuntary Manslaughter. My life will never be the same. He was my boy, my Momma's boy. I'm thankful for and very proud of our relationship. He was trying to get help and died at a sober living house that only had 1 dose of Narcan and didn't know CPR. BEWARE OF REHABS AND SOBER LIVING HOUSES IN ARIZONA. They aren't audited enough. This Momma will never enjoy another holiday. I will never see my boy fall in love and get married. I will never get my mother/ son dance at his wedding. I will never be able to love my future grandkids. Fentanyl has stolen and is poisoning a generation of our kids. R.I.P BRADLEE MOMMA LOVES YOU AND MISSES YOU EVERY SECOND OF EVERY DAY!
Naloxone is the active ingredient in Narcan and is also available in many generics as a nasal spray. In fact, the brand name Kloxxado delivers a higher dose of naloxone than Narcan (Kloxxado-8mg per dose, Narcan-4mg per dose). Naloxone can reverse an opioid overdose if administered quickly enough. Some areas have Naloxone available in the brand name Narcan or generic versions available for free.
It is important to recognize that Naloxone is the drug, Narcan is just a brand name. Whenever someone uses the word "Narcan" in place of "naloxone", they're devaluing all the other equally effective brand options and promoting a specific pharmaceutical company.
How very sad. I'm so sorry this happened to your son and to you. It shouldn't have.
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@@TexasPicturesyes this is so true ..folks need to know this about Nalaxone and Narcan and big pharma and brand promotions ..thnk you .
My heart breaks for these ladies 😢
thank you ladies❤ lost my brother to fentanyl poisoning. prayers ❤️🩹🙏🏻
I was put on fentanyl as a patch for pain medication and only had the patch on for one day and overnight. The next morning I was a walking zombie and all I wanted to do was sleep so I took the patch off and never put another on thank god. I'm so sorry to everyone who has lost someone due to this drug
I was just wondering that if the patch had the same kind of effects because I know that it was used or is maybe used medically still..
@@916familyfun2not the same fentanyl. The street drug is made illegally. It’s similar in effect but it’s not long lasting and very strong initially. Fentanyl patches are far more safe compared to the shit the make on the street. Dosage isn’t the same every time either
Darn, that’s the same patches they’re trying to put me on.
Used to get the lollipops back in day ,I don't think they make anymore.
@@916familyfun2the effect is less because it’s time released and first given in low doses mostly to cancer patients.
So very very sorry for you’re loss. The government should act on this terrible drug which cost so many kids their life😢😢😢
What can the government do?
The open border could be shut to stop these drugs from coming in.
@@sherirottweilersforever7772 Drug smuggling is as old as drugs. This "open border" fixation is a waste of time.
I am from Italy and have come across this lately, not sure why. In Italy we don’t have this kind of drugs and drug poisoning cases. It breaks my heart to see family members going through this situations I am so sorry for your loss. Maybe more education in school is needed and at home too.
@@claudiadalmo2288 Yes that is because America was targeted by China, China sent that evil drug over here to cripple our people and they are accomplishing their goal.
6 months apart. God bless & heal this family
As a mom of a recovering heroin addict (my daughter), I feel your pain. I mean, any mom should. Last year, one of her closest friends died from fentanyl poisoning. I literally pray every night for my daughter.
We also have a series of addiction recovery stories that you might find interesting. Here's a link to the playlist: From Addiction to Recovery - th-cam.com/play/PLdCPA32W_p39Z8hi7xSIX3Fkqmhd7mRzj.html
I’ve been showing my daughters these videos , very brave parents for sharing their stories
Yes keep showing them. Its so hard to have kids these days and not constantly worry when they are not home. I have made myself a broken record with this stuff. . The thing that seemed to really put fear into my youngest was showing him a picture of just how LITTLE it takes to kill you... Its awful horrible junk and way too many young people are having to be buried by their parents.. It is really my worst fear... So yes you tell them over and over.. anything..
I have been sharing these for years now. I’m so sorry for their loss’ 🥺
Lost my daughter to t Fentinal this year
After being in rehab. Being clean
She was found
Unresponsive
She was🎉31
My heart goes out
To😂 Al of you
I’m so sorry for your loss. Sending condolences, prayers and love your way 💖🙏🏼💖
Xo ❤❤❤
Awful, sorry.
i'm so sorry for your loss .. i know that doesn't ever take the pain away, but please know you aren't alone.
I am so sorry for your loss.🤍🙏
My daughter was a alcoholic.A so called friend slipped fentanyl in her drink and she died. Autopsy showed no traces of needle marks, no residue in her nose nothing in her mouth. He murdered my daughter and the police let him drive off. He was a snitch for the cops. Not long after my daughter's death , guess what,he died from overdose. I miss my daughter every day. She was a very functioning alcoholic,never did she miss a day of work,where she was a manager for a big name clothing store for 15-20 years. I miss her everyday. It's been 4yrs on the 4th of July.
I am sorry, such a sad story.
This may be the saddest story of fentanyl poisoning I’ve ever seen. The boy just wanted to get a few hours of sleep. I’ve been there. I’m so sorry.
My boyfriend died in June 2023 because of fentanyl. We were making plans to get married and move in together.
Couple days before I found out, I felt something bad was going to happen. Couldn’t shake the terrible sadness in my heart. It’s a real feeling! Couldn’t shake off the feeling.
I tried to call him, text him he would not answer. I then received a voicemail 3 minutes long from his phone 😢with nothing but movement and some people talking. Later found out that was the time he was found in his room. His son then called me and told me he died. They found him on his knees holding his arm with the needle. The pain in my heart is still there.
I think about him everyday 😢😢
So sorry for anyone that loses a loved one because of drugs.
Don’t wish that pain on anyone.
Thank you for sharing.
It’s so sad but the tons of poisonous fentanyl flooding across the wide open border is done on purpose by current government in White House
Did you know he used? Did you use?
I just want to thank you both for sharing your stories. I have 3 kids, one doesn’t live with us anymore and I know he enjoys himself at parties but because of your experiences I was able to talk to him to really be careful. I’ve taken the time to talk to my two teenagers about not accepting any pills from anyone not even Advils, I told them to take them at home. I might be paranoid but it’s breaking my heart to listen to you both. I’m in Canada and we have a lot of similar stories here. A young boy lost his life on December 21st 2023, he was 15 years old. His parents and siblings decided to share his story. One pill and he was gone. Thank you so so much for sharing you are both so strong and courageous. Warm hugs from Canada.
The death of so many young people is so sad & horrific. It is also sad for the elderly who are forced to stay in great pain because doctors are too frightened to prescribe the necessary pain medication due to fear of loosing their license. Doctors are supposed to "do no harm " There are old people forced to endure excruciating pain due to these poor young people losing their lives prematurely.
Vaping kills young people too, yet there is a vape store within 2miles of one another all over the place.
Condolences to all who have lost a loved one...😔
It's not only the elderly. There are millions of young and working aged people suffering from severe chronic pain and can't get help because people are abusing these drugs that are someones medication.
People are taking their lives because they can't handle the pain without proper pain medication.
Wow… 😢 I can’t imagine losing two young members of your family to this horrific epidemic. Stay strong and keep working to get the word out. I don’t do drugs but I talk about the stories that I hear from this channel all the time to anyone who will listen.
I've watched many stories, they are all heartbreaking. This story though, this one was very different, got chills. So sorry for your loss, ladies, thank you for advocating.
Anyone reaching out for help should receive it, if they can afford it or not. Most of the time it's not easy to ask for help and to be turned away is just disgusting. Fentanyl is the most evil poison. I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm praying for your family. Thank you for sharing your story. R.I.P Katie and Shawn 🙏🙏
Stay away from all substances is best.
IF only it was that simple.😢💯
He ran out of his prescribed med for sleep. I’d ask a friend for one pill of the same if it meant sleep to be able to work.
@@candycakes3886 I've always refused drugs from the age of 14. It's not hard. Why do you find it hard ?
Unfortunately hardly anyone has that genetic set up
@@natalienelson8681honestly your comment is kinda dumb don’t even ask your friends for a pill cause they can even get you liked
And they don’t know what’s laced with it
This story breaks my heart. I have so many friends that passed away. I'm just sad my condolences to all the family and friends to all the victims of this deadly drug
Beautiful and brave women. Thank you for sharing your story.God bless them both.
I am so sorry for your losses, I will pray for strength, understanding and healing for all of you.
My condolences to you all. My twin sister was a 20 year meth addict and alcoholic. In 2007 her heart finally gave out in her sleep. The drugs ravaged her body, destroyed her teeth, and she lived for her next fix. She would call me up to 5 times a day to tell me she loved me and we were still best friends. I offered to pay for her rehab over and over, but she would deny she had a problem. A month before she passed, she called me and told me that she knew she was dying. It was still a huge shock when she passed. Twin sisters have a special bond, and I still hurt and can't understand why she couldn't get clean. I tell my grandkids never to trust anyone who tries to give them or wants to sell them a pill or patch. Again, my heart breaks at the loss all of you have suffered. I wish there were words to help. Your kids/nephews/nieces knew and felt your unconditional love. It never stops. ❤
Thank you for your education and advocacy work
My heart breaks for Grandma Lilly. I'm a 48 year old man, and I feel your hurt in these videos. Know this. Katie and Shawn are both saving lives with their stories getting out. Frankly, I could have easily found myself in both of their situations in my teens & 20s, but us older folk never had to deal with this. I want you to know that I am praying specifically for you. God Bless YOU and your family.
As hundreds of lives are lost to fentanyl each and every day, our government stands by and does NOTHING. It is beyond despicable. I’m so sorry for the loss these two women have experienced. No parent or grandparent should ever have to bury a child.
Sending your family so much love and prayers... Thank you for sharing your story. I had a cousin pass away from Fentanyl in 2023 of May I cannot imagine the pain of losing a child. Prayers that God holds you and your family tight. 🙏🤍
Awareness needs to get out to our kids. No street drugs are safe. It does not matter if your best friend gave it to you. NOTHING IS SAFE! Please learn from these heartbreaking videos. It can be you or your loved one. This channel is great. Thank you. Peace and Love to this family. God loves you. 🙏🏻❤️🇺🇸
Thank you for your comments.
Government officials won’t do a damn thing until it happens to their kids, their loved ones. They talk a good talk but when will they start backing it up!?!
The government can’t stop people from doing dumb things. By now, we all know NOT to take fentanyl pills or any pill bought on the local corner.
When is the government and or elected officials going to do anything about this 😢.
“After” everyone is dead ☠️
Where do you think the fentanyl comes from?
Never. They created it.
Who do you vote for?
It's big money! And unfortunately people worship it and don't care about people. Come Lord Jesus!
This is such a sad story. I think a big issue though is normalizing buying pills that are not prescribed to you because you can't sleep or feeling stressed ect..If you buy pills on the street.. God knows what's in them..yes, not enough is being done to stop fentanyl..but it the pills or drugs weren't taken in the first place, then the fentanyl wouldn't be killing all these precious young people. May they rest in peace.
This.
I have stressed to my teen and pre-teen: do not take. TYLENOL from anyone else. Nothing. Nada. If you need Tylenol, you go buy it from the drugstore, open the sealed box / container. And you take NOTHING else. I won’t allow my children to be prescribed ANY narcotic painkiller (for wisdom teeth removal, etc) after watching so many of these videos. Just frightening. Unfortunately I’ve added to my younger one’s anxiety by stressing the dangers of fentanyl to them, but I feel I have no choice.
Exactly
Incredibly sad story . These poor women ! The grief is extreme . The story of the grandson is just so tragic . Twenty years ago … even ten … this would be unthinkable. There is evidence that many such pills are now contaminated with substances which the consumer does not know they are taking . Ingestion of one pill can be lethal and the last thing a person ever does . Just shocking and action needs to be taken on a government level to combat this
Not my kids.Not in this town.Unfortunately they happen closer to us than we think. RIP Katie RIP Shawn.
My hat goes off to anybody that can put their pain and grief aside, so they can advocate in their loved ones memory.
In this family it is two.
Bless this mother, grandmother and community for recognizing the difference they can make in a life.
Be at Peace Katie and Shawn. 🕊
They really need to make a program that can get into locked phones that’s accessible to all law enforcement in suspicious death cases. You would think in 2024 we would have the technological capability to do that.
Thank you for sharing your story. Sending love and light to your family 🫶🏾
I lost my brother on 5-25-20, memorial day. I was waiting for him to come to our BBQ, instead I had to identify his body. HE did NOT want to die. He was only 44 yrs old. Addiction is devastating. My mom has been an addict for 40+ years... it affects EVERYONE in the family. It's a disease, NOT a choice... RIP Johnny 11-16-74/05-25-20
It’s a disease that a person chooses to catch by playing Russian roulette. It’s like licking a toilet and crying about e-coli or hepatitis.
Worst part is most of them come from great families and gave strong support systems.
The only way to stop this is for the kids to know not to do drugs. Period. Its the old adage .. if there is a market there will be a supplier ..... $$$$$$.
I'm so glad both mom and grandma are doing to bring awareness. I have a neice that needs help and she has also been turned away from help. I pray that something changes soon because this drug does not discriminate and is taking away our babies at a time when mental health is through the roof amongst young adults. Are children are not disposable!! Something needs to be done.
I’m truly sorry for your loss 💔Sending you and your beautiful family so much love and prayers 💯🫶🏽🙏🏽❤️🫶🏽🙏🏽
I just stumbled upon this video and this is all so sad. It is high time that the government made health care free including mental health. Mental health is a huge part of addiction. I finally had Covid last year after staying low for years and I am down 10k in medical bills even though I had insurance.
Prayers and love are with your family. Please be gentle with yourselves and take care.
I'm so sorry.....
The fact that we find a way to house truly evil people and give them all the comforts they need, some for life, but we turn away people looking for help due to lack of funds, is disgusting. There has to be a better way for everyone to be able to get treatment! This country has not done enough to create awareness of this issue and to give help to those in need. Ladies, I am so sorry for your losses. ❤🙏 I applaud you both for empowering yourselves after your losses so that others may be saved.
I’ve been watching these videos and I’m so glad these brave parents are telling their stories about their children and the poison that’s killing them.
I’m in California and it’s a huge problem here too. My 33 year old son struggled with disease of addiction for years. Countless rehabs, sober living, etc. His drug of choice was herion. He got off that but turned to meth instead. Cheaper and easier to get I guess. He never touched fentanyl.
On January 2, 2002 he was discovered deceased in a park. The meth he smoked was laced with fentanyl.and just like that my baby was gone forever.
The people who lace drugs with fentanyl and the people who sell them are murderes. Period.
I know I’m part of a club no one’s wants to belong to. Thousands and thousands of parents who have lost their children to the poison that is fentanyl.
The pain is relentless. I drive by that park all the time where he died. A park I took him to when he was a little boy. Never did I dream he would die there.
To the parents in the documentary keep doing what you’re doing. Tell your stories and I’ll tell mine and maybe together we can help change this crisis or maybe just save one child.
Thank you both for speaking out ❤
I lost my husband 7-30-22 and best friend 12+04+22 to fentanyl poisoning
Recovery Centers are so very expensive 😡
These stories are all so heart breaking as is...but you could feel the Grandmother's pain...We cry with you ma'am ❤❤❤
May God bless yall and thank yall for all you do to raise awareness of this horrible drug effects ❤️💜
I am so sorry for all the family's that have lost loved one's, you all are in our prays
You ladies will make a change and by bringing awareness you will save lives. God Bless you with peace and strength.
This grandmother is breaking my heart. I am so sorry for the two-fisted punch you have experienced. May you keep your memories close.
Absolutely heartbreaking 💔
Definitely getting this word out. After watching these heartbreaking stories, makes me hope so many people can join this cause
Such a sad story but so beautifully told. I'm so sorry for your loss. 🇦🇺❤
God bless you and all of your family🙏🏼 I am so sorry for the losses you’ve endured. Thank you for spreading awareness🙏🏼❤️
Absolutely breaks my heart!
I lost my daughter and only child. She had no clue she had been given illicit synthetic fentanyl. These kids are being deceived and poisoned.
My sympathy.thanks for your work and dedication.
So much pain for one family to bear. I'm so sorry for your losses. Praying for your broken hearts. God bless you.
This is so touching and these are informative!! From KC, MO so this is close to home.
God bless you mom and grandma. God bless the memory of your children
This heartbreaking 💔the value of a dollar is more important than a person life 😢😢🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
God bless the family I'm sorry the have to experience this pain...
Happy Sunday Texas ..
Boy what a Domino effect it causes everyone.
My condolences. Love and Light 🕊️
I’m so sorry! ❤❤
Sorry for your losses but please know your educating people will save lives❤.
I just had the come to jesus with my 17yo daughter bc of this so hoping at least 1. Sorry for your losses. Couldnt imagine.. your strength is inspiring
I'm sorry for your loss!!!
Don’t take pills unless a doctor prescribed them to YOU and you picked them up at a pharmacy in a bottle with your name on it. Period. Full stop. My kids are tired of me telling them this but I don’t care. My mother prayed every day that my sister and I wouldn’t get involved in drugs (which we didn’t - I’ve never even smoked weed) and now I pray the same thing for my two children. All of these videos are heartbreaking.
I'm getting to the point where I'm even afraid to take my psych meds that are prescribed by my psychiatrist and filled by my pharmacy! I don't trust anyone anymore!!!!!!
Im so very sorry for your losses😢 I cant imagine the pain you feel
Sending love and prayers to these ladies.😢😢🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
My husband and I lost a good friend to fentanyl 5 days ago.
When will this ever stop?
Just Heartbreaking 🥺im so Sorry
My heart bleeds for this family and all families going through this. Lord comfort them in their time of need. Amen.
So sorry for your losses. I lost my daughter Hailey from this poison in May of 2021
My condolences. You’re both strong beautiful women and you’re in my prayers. None of this is fair, none of it. It’s stealing the most precious gifts a person can receive and my heart hurts for you and all others that have to deal with this evil. That’s the only word that can describe it. Please stay strong. Keep their memories alive.
I am so very sorry for the both of your losses 😢
Please stay out there educating the public. We're so naive. This series is so important!😢
I am very sorry for your immeasurable loss and thank you so much for sharing your painful story. I cried along with you the whole time listening. You are speaking to the pain and grief of mine and of many other families. I hope this video and similar ones will be watched by all junior and high school students as well as the general population to prevent the loss of lives to this evil drug perpetrated by evil people.
We are in the end of days. The devil has come down with great wrath seeking whom he may devour. He comes to steel, kill and destroy. I am lifting your family in prayer to the Fathe and asking He give you His peace that surpasses all understanding. In Jesus Name Amen
So true our redemption runneth nigh
Christine , you better believe it. Matthew Chapter 24 explains the very days we are living in. Fallen mankind is awaiting judgement from the Lord Jesus Christ. I pray the Holy Spirit will continue to convict sinners before their time runs out. ‼️✝️👍♥️
@christine, you are so right, I've been saying the same thing and reading what you wrote only confirms my suspicions.
The devil is getting extra busy cuz he knows his time will come .
Amen
He’s working overtime because his time is short,
I’d say that the only solace that I can find in any of these young people dying from fentanyl poisoning is that they just went to sleep like normal and didn’t die a violent/painful death :/ but that’s little comfort in any of these situations.. RIP
The common denominator often is aquiring a prescription drug through nonprescription means. Yes I have insomnia too, I get it, not fun, and I don't take pills for it. But if I did they would come from a pharmacy not a friend.
I find that half of a Unisom (an OTC) does the trick for me. Maybe anyone suffering from insomnia should try that first, maybe even a whole Unisom.
SO,SO SAD😢
These videos are my absolute worst fear .. my younger brother (31yr old) has been struggling with heroine addiction.. and I've had to narcan him two separate times.. one of which times I had to do CPR until EMS arrived. I was absolutely positive that 1st time I seen him OD and did CPR that as horrible as the experience was, that at least this will be enough surely to make him clean up... but of course, addiction is stronger than any other pull.. love cant cure it, fear, jail, even DEATH isn't enough sometimes. Thank God he is in a treatment home now for several months so far. I wish these on the video could've beat this. And I pray that anyone struggling can find jesus and give your struggle to him and live life clean!
Raising awareness about street drugs nowadays is key. Fentanyl is in everything on the street now.
I am so sorry for your loss. This is sad I’m so sorry!
You have already saved one person. I have seven days clean today, and Im never going back! My parents already blame themselves for my sddiction, which is not true. But I can imagine the devestatiin and guilt they would feel every day for the rest of THEIR lives, if they had lost me.
God Bless you. Keep safe and clean ❤
I lost my baby 4-30-22 OD he used one time and for that one time I still have hard time dealing with his passing its gonna be 2 years in April my heart will always miss him
I'm so so sorry for your loss! I pray that you can find some measure of peace someday! ❤