FENTANYL POISONING: Jackson Schiller's Story

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  • @hemacdonald400
    @hemacdonald400 ปีที่แล้ว +553

    I am a 76 year old woman who was recently hospitalized for acute appendicitis. I was given a dose of an opiate for pain in hospital before my subsequent surgery. When home, I was given 7 synthetic opioid tablets which did not help with my pain. I then went on a quest to get what I was given in the hospital, then realized my pursuit was for the feeling of euphoria, not pain relief so I stuck with Tylenol. For me at least, this was a real lesson in how easy it is to get hooked, and it was my maturity that kicked in before I got my hands on more pills. Addiction is a disease and it infuriates me when people suggest it's a “pull up your socks” issue. Thank you both for the clearest explanation that led to your unimaginable loss. Please accept my condolences.

    • @davide.b8027
      @davide.b8027 ปีที่แล้ว +49

      If only the rest of us could have had that clarity before choosing the drug. Amazing.

    • @TexasPictures
      @TexasPictures  ปีที่แล้ว +29

      Thank you for sharing

    • @vanessabullock7850
      @vanessabullock7850 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      I know a lot of people who have never gone through addiction or had a loved one who did will never understand. It is very infuriating. My mother was and is still is in recovery. My cousin from one aunt, another cousin from another aunt on my moms side and another cousin on my step-dads side also have dealt with addiction. 1 is in active addiction and the other one is dead. Oh and I am in recovery!! Yes it is our decision to take that first pill, to take that first drink or to snort that first line. You see anybody can do that. Then the second step kicks in. Either you have the disease of addiction or you don't. Those who don't won't need or "want" another, but those with this disease will want another and then more after that. There is a step 3. This only applies to those who want help and let me tell you it's the hardest thing I have ever had to do. Recovery!! It is like a gut punch in your throat and stomach everyday yet you have to smile and walk like it's not there. Addiction is Hell! I will end with the. ADDICTION "IS" A DISEASE!!
      RECOVERY IS AN CHOICE!!
      I'm so glad I chose the latter. ;

    • @sandife4nandes365
      @sandife4nandes365 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Holly, you nailed it with your comment. Thank you so much for posting this.

    • @sandife4nandes365
      @sandife4nandes365 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@vanessabullock7850 very well said. Thank you for posting this!

  • @bigfoot7323
    @bigfoot7323 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    People need to understand that you CAN NOT talk, threaten, or scare a person out of their addiction. The only way it's going to work if the person wants the help.

  • @eckankar7756
    @eckankar7756 ปีที่แล้ว +365

    My brother was killed in an accident when I was young. My mom wore his picture in a button like this woman does for the rest of her life, carried a photo of him like she did everywhere we went, kept his place at the table empty with his photo sitting in the chair. People started avoiding us as to not have to hear my mom's story and self imposed agony over and over and over again. As soon as I was in my teens I avoided coming home to the shrine she made for my brother. She became like a living headstone to him. Yes, we loved and missed my brother but she buried the rest of us in the grave with him. We didn't have another Christmas because 'we' couldn't be happy without Roy. I never had another birthday party because Roy wasn't there to share it, but every year he had a huge party for him with that darn picture sitting in his chair. My dad was miserable but he stayed with her for decades. I moved out as soon as I could and avoided talking to her or visiting as she was just rolling in misery like she enjoyed it. Church members avoided my parents finally. It went on for decades till she died.
    Yes, it's sad a child dies, but don't bury the rest of the family and alienate your support system by wearing the death like a badge of honor. Seeing this button on this woman brought back all those bad memories. We handle death in our own way, I get it, but don't force it on everyone. Celebrate what you still have, find value in those that are still with you, share memories but don't club people on the head constantly with them, don't shame others for moving on because you can't. When mom died she left the button and framed picture of Roy for me to carry on. I buried them with her, they were who she became to be. The saddest part is now when I think of my brother, 50 years after his death, I get stomach cramps dreading his memory from what my mom did to us. It wasn't him, but she created the misery the rest of us had to endure.
    Sorry, all this came out of me like a flood seeing this woman. I'm sorry for the family's loss...please...don't bury the rest of YOUR family with your son like my mom did to us.

    • @dawnmccarthy8679
      @dawnmccarthy8679 ปีที่แล้ว +108

      I’m so glad you posted this. You needed to say it all and I hope you heal from putting it all down here. All the very best. 🇦🇺

    • @johnpaulherrera703
      @johnpaulherrera703 ปีที่แล้ว +60

      To be fair, she might just use the button for events surrounding drug awareness, but yes I do think your perspective is good advice we don't often hear.

    • @TexasPictures
      @TexasPictures  ปีที่แล้ว +31

      Thank you for sharing.

    • @got2bjosh
      @got2bjosh ปีที่แล้ว +29

      You are projecting a lot onto seeing a woman wear a button while missing more important indicators relevant to the parents themselves. When you read their emotional state as they recount their experience, it is the dad who seems more burdened with grief more than the mom does. She seems more pragmatic and has accepted the reality of the situation while the dad still seems to blame himself for not doing more at the very end. Sounds like your mom couldn't get over losing her favorite child and unlike the woman on Oprah who had that aha moment, she stopped living for anyone or anything else. Got to move on. Addicts do it to themselves. Life is for living.

    • @kendallevans4079
      @kendallevans4079 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Life goes on. We ALL lose people we are close to. I hate the word "closure", I don't think that is possible BUT you are forever different, and you CAN go on.

  • @colleenchasteau3969
    @colleenchasteau3969 ปีที่แล้ว +323

    I have watched nearly all of the videos of this series and I must say this one is a bit different in terms of the accountability and reflection these parents have for their son's situation. I really admire it. I admire all the people who have had the strength to share these traumatic experiences with the public in hopes to spread awareness and educate, but this family's honesty about their sons actions, struggles and demise was striking to me. Thank you for sharing, may your son rest in peace. You are great parents and tried the best you could.

    • @TexasPictures
      @TexasPictures  ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Thanks for your comments

    • @Nan-59
      @Nan-59 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Yes, I felt like this one was different as well. ❤❤❤

    • @man2mountain
      @man2mountain ปีที่แล้ว

      I would like to use a string of expletives toward this comment but I won't. It obviously comes from an individual who has 0 understanding/doesn't have a clue of opioid battle or is just intentionally Lucifarian. I hope these parents hear the voice of the accuser, who is Lucifer, in Coleen C's, comments. Society and their cruelty are responsible for these deaths more than parents are. I would like to say to these parents, do not listen to people who sit in glass houses and make comments such as these. Your son is beautiful and because he is beautiful he was a target. This is a spiritual battle, a spiritual war. Your son is not lost because he died on the battlefield for his life, he has only moved on to where beautiful souls who have been murdered by this euthenasia drug for the rebel go. TO HEAVEN and soon the society, such as Colleen C, will go somewhere also, very unlikely the place your son has gone, unless they change their Lucifarian views. To these parents, I hope you will open your hands and let every bit of the burden go, like any other parent who has lost their child on a battlefield in the cruelest of circumstances. Don't take their lies of shame on yourselves and THAT is what they are. This has NOTHING to do with marijuana use, nothing to do with even opioid use, it is a selection of a certain type of individual to die by a type of neo nazi. It is no different than selection of the Jews by nazi
      's. Does it require the person's participation? Well, when they come to your door and tell you, o we're taking you to a better place, put this star of 2 triangles or this one triangle on, go over here... yes, I suppose but once you're inside the nazi camp with their biological warfare... anyway don't believe the lies this person is telling you. May
      Yeshua Emmanel give you strength against these accusers and liars who seek to lay the blame where it does not belong.

    • @juliawilliams8061
      @juliawilliams8061 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      @@man2mountain bro what are you on?

    • @man2mountain
      @man2mountain ปีที่แล้ว

      @@juliawilliams8061bro-ette actually and not 'on' anything but truth Thanks for asking. If you step back and consider the true spiritual battle, in the light of Christ, you will understand what I am saying. The only type of people this world wants are those who conform to the new world order, those who do not conform can step off. They've simply created a drug that helps them step off faster. Volunteers for population reduction, all the 'rebels.' How convenient to the 'order' to not even have to jail people because that's expensive. How convenient to Lucifer to sell the whole program to the 'Neo Nazi's' as a new 'final solution' for a supposed human pest problems, such as 'drug users.'

  • @aura8885
    @aura8885 ปีที่แล้ว +171

    Let me also add that Texas Pictures Documentaries deserves many kudos for posting and creating these stories. Real lives and the people who have lost their loved ones to the epidemic of Fentanyl. Thank you

    • @TexasPictures
      @TexasPictures  ปีที่แล้ว +10

      thank you very much for your kind comment.

    • @blackmonday738
      @blackmonday738 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Like and share. Spread these Families stories.💙

    • @TexasPictures
      @TexasPictures  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@twg1393 possibly. Someone should email us.

    • @purebloodheretic4682
      @purebloodheretic4682 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@TexasPictures 💯👍 you are doing a great service to make folks aware of this crisis! & to give a voice to those that didn't make it & the impact it has on their loved ones🤍- I commend your hard work- Thankyou!

    • @TexasPictures
      @TexasPictures  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@purebloodheretic4682 thank you

  • @naomiluxe0
    @naomiluxe0 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    The parent’s honesty and accountability for both their son and themselves is very commendable.

    • @man2mountain
      @man2mountain ปีที่แล้ว +1

      o another Martha-ville Accuser Lucifarian, coming with that spell 'account ability.' Gold man Sacks 'account ability,' bbbBush A-whole 🤣

    • @naomiluxe0
      @naomiluxe0 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@DeathSpellXVI in my opinion it is a disease and I believe health professionals say the same. You might not understand it because you’re blessed enough to not experience these things. But those drugs and alcohol chemically alter your brain to be addicted and feel like you can’t live without them. Life can be tough and some people don’t have the strength to cope healthily. They did accountability in the sense that they admitted he chose to do it in the first place

  • @troyrussell177
    @troyrussell177 ปีที่แล้ว +128

    Fentanyl is death. I'm 31 , recovered heroin addict. Been clean for 7 years now.. I wouldn't be here if fentanyl made its way into the drug market like 5 years earlier. My heart breaks for all the families featured on this channel. I buried 10 close friends before I got clean. One of them was Matt Flannely. He's got a tribute vid on TH-cam by one of his friends named petey. He went to Florida to get clean. Left the rehab with some girl, and the he overdoes in a hotel, she left him and now he's gone. I wouldn't be here without Matt, or Hailey, or joe, or any of the other friends I lost. All those broken families. I have some type of survivor s guilt

    • @thepostofficeprince8819
      @thepostofficeprince8819 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I have the same guilt, all my friends are dead

    • @joycenesselhauf1220
      @joycenesselhauf1220 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      My nephew is 38 and has been struggling with drug addiction since his sophomore year in college. I know my sister-in-law will get a call one day. Please don’t have survivor’s guilt. As difficult as it might be, please try to be thankful you had the strength to get clean and be able to learn from the lives lost. You have a story to tell--theirs and yours---to anyone who will listen. You, Troy, are a testament for hope. I’ll keep a good thought for you and prayers going forward that all of the good in this life finds its way to you and you continue to prevail in your journey. You are a warrior my friend.

    • @annedodgson8677
      @annedodgson8677 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Survivors guilt…get some help…that is a crutch you are playing a mind game with…you still have work to do…every choice has a consequence…

    • @joycenesselhauf1220
      @joycenesselhauf1220 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@annedodgson8677 Wow. That was a little, no, a lot harsh.

    • @kennybeaudrie9021
      @kennybeaudrie9021 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Hi Troy, I as well am a recovering addict. Opiates we’re my DOC and I too have survivors guilt. I’ve lost so many friends, who’ve done way less than me in the past. If fentanyl was on the streets back 7 yrs ago I’m sure I’d be dead as well.
      Rest easy friends. Condolences to all the friends and families effected by this horrible disease

  • @zackamydillon7024
    @zackamydillon7024 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    My niece overdosed and died in a car outside of a hospital. So close, yet so far away. Her so called "friends" abandoned her in the parking lot while she actively died without seeking help. Those "friends" aren't your friends. Addiction is a demon that will swallow you up and eat you alive. I am angry and hurt. I cannot blame the friends for her death because she chose to partake, but I can blame them for being an accomplice as they ran away instead of running for help. Thank you for sharing these individuals stories as they matter. Praying for all of those struggling.❤ RIP my dear niece Morgan

  • @proudlakerfan
    @proudlakerfan ปีที่แล้ว +73

    It's interesting to observe how Jackson's parents are processing his death differently. His mother is resolute in her beliefs that they've done everything they can as parents to help and keep Jackson alive while his dad is in therapy trying to cope with what he believes are missteps and mistakes they've made in dealing with Jackson's addiction. It's fascinating to see. I hope that they both find their own peace whatever those may be.

    • @jenfugit7801
      @jenfugit7801 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I noticed that as well, and felt they both showed the differing sides of the impact the loss of a child can have. I really felt like this is one of the more compelling interviews I've watched.

    • @liabw05
      @liabw05 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@boofert.washington2499 sounds like the mom did take accountability Yea?! 🤷🏾‍♀️

    • @johnbags2525
      @johnbags2525 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What are u talking about….the 90% of women I kno who voted Biden now take responsibility and said they made a horrible mistake 😂😂😂😂😂

    • @tammyrogers5359
      @tammyrogers5359 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@boofert.washington2499 she did everything he could to keep her son alive. What more could she do ?

    • @jungefrau
      @jungefrau ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@boofert.washington2499what a stupid thing to say.

  • @Mompreneur71
    @Mompreneur71 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    My brother suffered with addiction to crack in the 80's and not one person, not one said it was a disease or gave him any ounce of compassion! Amazing how things changed!

    • @fireluvr
      @fireluvr ปีที่แล้ว

      It’s cuz when it’s black or brown it’s our fault but when it’s white people it’s a disease 🦠 and epidemic

    • @cUser691
      @cUser691 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Mompreneur Yes things have changed . In 80s crack was also highly stigmatized. That led to dismissal by medical community and other communities [political, law enforcement, etc ]

    • @JessicaRodriguez-zy5gz
      @JessicaRodriguez-zy5gz ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I don’t agree addiction is a disease and I’m a recovering addict. We cannot compare addiction to cancer

    • @Trailer_Trash_Barbie
      @Trailer_Trash_Barbie ปีที่แล้ว +3

      ​@@JessicaRodriguez-zy5gz exactly I'm a addict and have severe xhrona disease and I can't even compare my addictin to that

    • @tookitogo
      @tookitogo ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@JessicaRodriguez-zy5gz Just because they’re not the same exact thing doesn’t mean they’re not both diseases.

  • @aura8885
    @aura8885 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    I am so sorry for your Loss

  • @henryharris3431
    @henryharris3431 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I met him when we were in treatment together in 2020 in Kerville, TX. Really funny, personable guy. We actually became friends and I saw him after he relapsed when we both were out of treatment. I wish he would have made it but its hard to know if you could have said or did anything that would have helped. He definitely had a positive impact on me and my friendship with him helped me through the dark times I was going though while in treatment/getting sober. He was one of the only people I met there that I actually considered a friend. Really hilarious, great dude. I'm sorry to the family that you guys have had to go though this. Much love and I hope ya'll find peace.

  • @elizabethwilson8268
    @elizabethwilson8268 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    i just want to hug this father. such loving parents. You did everything you could. You loved him more than anything.

  • @Tipsy51
    @Tipsy51 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    I admire this mother so much. You both did your best because you gave it all❤️

  • @chutcentral
    @chutcentral ปีที่แล้ว +12

    This was a rough one. The picture of their daughter's graduation, where they are holding a picture of Jackson, so that he could at least be there in spirit. That got me. Hope they never stop healing.

  • @kaydearborn7913
    @kaydearborn7913 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I've never been more relieved that my daughter's active addiction was before the fentanyl epidemic!!! I know the feeling of driving ALL over town looking for my daughter. I've been to see her at so many rehabs I lost count! My daughter is in methadone treatment right now and has been for 4 years. Thank God she finally is doing great!!! The methadone saved her life for sure!!! ❤❤❤

  • @teresaacevedo1731
    @teresaacevedo1731 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    My daughter passed 9-2-22 she was 45 years old . Got a pill she thought was 30mg of oxycodone and it was fentanyl poisoning . Praying for those who are suffering and that they get help.

    • @nancycook8284
      @nancycook8284 ปีที่แล้ว

      My son passed 3-23-2023 from a Fentanyl overdose. I found him on his bed it was awful. I am so sorry for your loss it is so hard losing our kids.

    • @nancycook8284
      @nancycook8284 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@teresaacevedo1731 thank you, my mind keeps replaying me finding him on his bed, he was already cold turning blue and hard. I just don't know how to get this out of my mind. I miss him so much.

    • @teresaacevedo1731
      @teresaacevedo1731 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@nancycook8284 I know what you are going through .. I still keep replaying that whole day over and over. My daughter and I were in a huge argument because she wasn’t feeling well and I wanted her to go to her Dr or the ER and she refused . Instead she got a pill from someone and it was lethal ..
      My mom said my daughter had just gone in the room 10 minutes before I found her. On March 1st I found my mom passed in her room. She was 83 and not in great health but I had no idea she would pass so soon. She helped me through all this grief . She had lost my three brothers at different times in life .. accidents and heath problems . We had so much planned . So I lost mom and my daughter five months apart. I understand how you feel, we will never be the same .

    • @nancycook8284
      @nancycook8284 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@teresaacevedo1731 no we won't. I had lost my mom in 2008, it was so hard losing her I went into a deep depression for many years, now losing my only child is even harder. I don't want to go back into that deep dark place again. I can only keep praying God will see me through this, he is the only one who can.

    • @sfenn73
      @sfenn73 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      My daughters death day 3-19-21. 36 yrs left 3 children whom I can't see anymore without a fight. Vanessa a young woman with a bright happy charm. Loved her kids, ❤️ so much.

  • @StopWhining491
    @StopWhining491 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Parenting an addict is so hard. You never get the gift of understanding why. Deepest condolences to Jackson's family.

    • @Moyaspainting
      @Moyaspainting ปีที่แล้ว

      Because it feels good 😊

  • @francinebarnes4676
    @francinebarnes4676 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    I love, respect and pray for these parents.
    Mom & Dad-you are awesome!

  • @tillywilly2516
    @tillywilly2516 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    The parent's did a very good job telling their story, expressing their efforts and explaining the reality of addiction. Listening to them, I imagine the struggle and determination of them trying to save their son, along with imagining the rest of the parents and loved ones who are in the nightmare of addiction today. This should not be happening.

  • @myfatcatelliott8840
    @myfatcatelliott8840 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    In the last few months, I have watched every one of these videos, and I am spreading the word to anyone who will listen that not all of these kids are drug addicts that not all of these cases are intentional that one pill can kill. I’m a mother of two daughters 25 and 19 and they are so tired of me talking about these videos, but I have become a crusader just for these documentaries. Thank you so much for making them and thank you to the parents and families for sharing their stories.

    • @TexasPictures
      @TexasPictures  ปีที่แล้ว

      thank you for sharing our stories.

  • @nicholehamblin3847
    @nicholehamblin3847 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I’ve been clean 13 years now, if fentanyl was around back then I wouldn’t be typing this. Pain pills from wisdom teeth started my addiction. I was one of those moms who thought I was better than everyone else and boy did that smack me in the face. I needed the wake up call, now i’m sober, a better person all around. My teenagers know my story and i’m thankful I can have an honest conversation and be a better person because of it.

    • @leob4403
      @leob4403 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      It's madness to prescribe strong opioids after removing a tooth, the pain isn't even much, it goes away quick

  • @beeyelo
    @beeyelo ปีที่แล้ว +2

    i cant stop watching. its crazy how many stories there are. all the years, all the terrible stories. so sad. rest in peace.

  • @trevy7321
    @trevy7321 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    his Dad is so precious. this is heart-breaking. prayers to the family.

  • @motleymama6587
    @motleymama6587 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Boy Jackson’s mom is so strong and knows she fought hard for her son. I hope that gives them some comfort. God bless them both 🙏🏻. I love when she says she’s not ashamed of how he lived or died. Love that. ❤️ People don’t choose to be addicted, it’s a horrendous disease that sometimes can’t be tamed, took me years. Thank goodness those were the days before fentanyl.

    • @JessicaRodriguez-zy5gz
      @JessicaRodriguez-zy5gz ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’m a recovering addict.. thank god way before the days were at now. But I don’t agree addiction is a “disease” it’s a choice that spirals because of your CHOICES. it messes with your brain chemistry, but you can’t say disease and put it in the same classification as cancer.

    • @nowirehangers2815
      @nowirehangers2815 ปีที่แล้ว

      People DO choose
      It is a choice

  • @alfreddiogu1096
    @alfreddiogu1096 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Rest in peace Jackson. You were such a great friend and I enjoyed hanging out with you. Miss you man

  • @shayshaymann113
    @shayshaymann113 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I applaud these parents on so many levels!!!!! I’m currently dealing with my son (22) who is out there making deadly choices and being completely destructive. I agree with everything these parent did on handling the situation with their son. They did everything they could! They’re holding their son accountable and not trying to make excuses for him. As hard as it is to do that, more parents need to wake up and do the same. Stop being enablers to your children, it only hurts them more, not helping them.
    They make their own choices and we have to accept it for what it is!

    • @lilyofthevalley8680
      @lilyofthevalley8680 ปีที่แล้ว

      People like you do not understand the physiology or the science behind fentanyl addiction. You and those you represent, would rather see your child dead, than be wrong about your hard line and your so called 'tough love.' Fentanyl is a drug that reroutes the brain. People in the addiction do not have control of their own behavior. The excruciating pain and sickness they feel when they do not have it doesn't allow them to make balanced healthy choices because the chemicals in the brain required to make those intelligent choices are at an extreme deficit. They need intense therapy that requires someone else making their choices, to recover.

  • @gardentender9587
    @gardentender9587 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I've watched these documentaries ever since Jackson passed away. My daughter was a friend of Jackson's. They went to Middle and High School together. When he passed it broke our hearts...I pray his family has comfort knowing his story will help others...

  • @fu913
    @fu913 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I commend the mom to the fullest. She kept it real from the beginning to the end. Mrs.Schiller you are one strong lady and mom. Even when you have your moments and days of breaking down over your loss. I respect you so much. Praying for you and your husband. You didn't sugar coat anything

  • @Adoginthenight
    @Adoginthenight ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I ‘respect these parents. They did all they could with what they knew. ❤.

  • @patpat446
    @patpat446 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Watched a lot of these videos and these parents were one of the few who do not seem to be gaslighting themselves about the path their son was on.

  • @rashadhaughton22
    @rashadhaughton22 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I appreciate the parents that are 💯 honest & who don’t make excuses by blaming others for their children’s actions & choices. I’m so sorry for the loss of Jackson but I totally agree with the Mother stating she did all she could to save her son! 🙏🏽

  • @ElishasCraftyHoplop
    @ElishasCraftyHoplop ปีที่แล้ว +24

    I am so sorry for your incredible loss. I’m sorry too that anyone feels they have a right to be armchair critics; both of you acted fiercely in love, which the maximum any parent or person can do. This is a wonderful project that I hope will raise awareness of this crisis. Thanks for bravely sharing your family’s loss and experience-hopefully it will help save another.

    • @karliann1
      @karliann1 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agree my daughter who's 26 is in addiction. She claims she's sober but still does coke. I have my grandbaby

  • @necia95
    @necia95 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    These two parents are very very self aware !

  • @littlemikeism
    @littlemikeism ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Sweet parents. You did everything you could and had to do. Jackson knew that. The addiction was just too strong. He was helpless against it. You were helpless against him. Remember the good times before opioids. There are good memories.

  • @ObserverLima22
    @ObserverLima22 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You are two the most collected people I heard in this podcast! So vulnerable yet strong! ❤

  • @TraceyM.
    @TraceyM. ปีที่แล้ว +1

    May the Lord have Mercy on This Whole Family 🙏🙏

  • @chastity5214
    @chastity5214 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    You are loving parents that did everything right for your son💙 Wishing you peace in your hearts

  • @melissa4455-j8c
    @melissa4455-j8c ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I respect her..she has kept it real in regards to her sons addiction..she would be a great advocate for addiction and recovery

  • @Cng0411
    @Cng0411 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    These parents did what any parent would do for their baby. 20 years old.. a baby!! I can’t imagine.. my prayers & condolences.

  • @rustypoodle6339
    @rustypoodle6339 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    You're the first story on this page where the parent did everything right. You had him arrested and drew a bottom line. You kept him alive from 2019 to 2021. He had a disease that ended him but you were his only hope at making it out. Atleast you can live guilt free. Prayers too you and hope you can heal

  • @brendaeaster8874
    @brendaeaster8874 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    These parents heroically tried to save their son, doing everything they knew to do, the addiction won. I think Jackson hit the highest key knowing it would kill him.

  • @joanneford356
    @joanneford356 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    You can lead a horse to water but you can’t make it drink..Sadly the only person who can make the decision to seek recovery is the addict themselves.
    You tried your best, although you probably knew deep down it was futile. So sorry for you and your son. ♥️

  • @chummyamandy2532
    @chummyamandy2532 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This mum is just so beautiful, God heal her heart please 😢❤

  • @emilyevans6989
    @emilyevans6989 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    What a handsome, wonderful young man. To his family-you’re in my thoughts and prayers. ♥️

  • @jissellelopez9978
    @jissellelopez9978 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Rest in peace Jackson, I thank his parents for speaking up about this to perhaps help others.

  • @dianabeurman364
    @dianabeurman364 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I have such respect for these parents! My condolences on the loss of their son.

  • @lorinelson7523
    @lorinelson7523 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    There needs to be stronger and longer sentences for drug dealers.

  • @kristyann9641
    @kristyann9641 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What an amazing mom and dad!! Mom, you are a strong and level headed woman, your words moved me. Very Sorry for your loss.

  • @Mattwest1985
    @Mattwest1985 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just messaged my son and told him I love him 😔 these videos are eye opening! I’ve lived a life of struggle due to this same stuff. Props to these families sharing their stories because this is the only way! I talk to my son about drugs all the time. The more he knows the better! I tell him about all the times I fell asleep with a needle in my arm and everything ! Knowledge is the only way.

  • @scarlettmartinmd9131
    @scarlettmartinmd9131 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I do not understand why this can’t be stopped. I don’t.

  • @jeanettecruz497
    @jeanettecruz497 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are so right Dad. I'm in tears hearing you speak. I just sectioned my son into mandatory rehab and his exact words to the prosecutor before he went in front of the judge was that he was scared he would die because of his drug use. The exact words of your son. I am so scared of what lies ahead. My entire heart is broken 💔

  • @kimwalker3566
    @kimwalker3566 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Mom and Dad, I'm so very sorry. You're living my biggest fear. I'm terrified of losing a child to this horrible beast. I pray for you both. Your strength is incredible. I wish you the very best. ❤

  • @tonyamartinez6488
    @tonyamartinez6488 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    First my condolences to both of you. My son is an addict currently uses fentanyl. He gives all of the same excuses that he can do it he doesn’t want treatment. He has overdosed 3x. I have tried to do everything I can. It is a disease and I wish everyone would understand that it is a disease. As the father mentions they think tomorrow Ill get better but he is right tomorrow is not the right time. I have told my som this but he thinks he is stronger then his addiction. I wish that no parent ever go through this. It is the worst feeling of helplessness that you can imagine.

  • @branevans3705
    @branevans3705 ปีที่แล้ว

    Words of wisdom from the dad at the end. 😢❤

  • @tangled55
    @tangled55 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That mother is fierce. She loved her child, but she insists that her son would do right...by himself and by them. Until the end. Much respect. I can tell she's a great mother.

  • @miguelhernandez9682
    @miguelhernandez9682 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Oh man this was powerful, yes time and urgency is most important. Thank you

  • @charlottehall5191
    @charlottehall5191 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    😢so sorry. Daddy's tears broke my heart. They did all they could do.

  • @myfatcatelliott8840
    @myfatcatelliott8840 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    God bless this mother, I am a mother as well, and I cannot imagine four years of the hell that she’s gone through and how difficult it must’ve been and how desperate she must’ve been to have her child arrested. I wish her peace.

  • @CoreyMayworm
    @CoreyMayworm ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolutely IMPORTANT!!!! If you can stop today you must. Addicts don't have time, it breaks my heart that there are still so many rehabs denying availability of a bed when we all know today that it's a life or death situation!

  • @branevans3705
    @branevans3705 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mama, I was doing the same thing you did-anything and everything. If your kid wants to get high, they will do it. You might put a temporary pause on the inevitable, but they'll find a way. By no means am I insinuating to give up-no, never, ever give up (nor give in)-I'm saying be prepared for them not listening and you feeling like it's doomsday. Ya gotta take a breath and keep on trying to save their life. Just by dumb luck, my daughter survived and I am thankful and grateful every damn day.

  • @sharky2105
    @sharky2105 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You two are lovely, caring, eloquent people. Thank you for sharing your story. I am so sorry for your loss.

  • @northernlass7865
    @northernlass7865 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just looked, under a 100 deaths a Yr in Britain. And to be far the doctor should give them the meds they need.. Nobody should be in pain like that. The doctors should be accountable for this horrible situation... 🙏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

  • @ibbjos08
    @ibbjos08 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    These videos are so well done from the interviews to the editing. Great job.

  • @marymn11
    @marymn11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    To the parents…your story reminds me of the struggle my parents had with one of my brothers. Thank you. It is a disease, as you say, and no one is ever cured…. The comment about “today” is the best way to think about people suffering with drug addiction. It is heartbreaking.

  • @jennieholtslag44
    @jennieholtslag44 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My Condolences to the Schiller family . His parents did All that they could for Jackson. My heart breaks when I hear these stories! Again, I'm so Sorry for your loss of your Son Jackson..

  • @Andi-ix5bc
    @Andi-ix5bc 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love these. Kudos to all the parents for telling their truths.

  • @J.F.Sebastian69
    @J.F.Sebastian69 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Very understanding parents. Bless them

  • @highspeedmom2012
    @highspeedmom2012 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow! Powerful testimony!!!

  • @Beate-ex6zo
    @Beate-ex6zo ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm so sorry for your loss.🙏

  • @susanmay9448
    @susanmay9448 ปีที่แล้ว

    You both did everything you could

  • @JulianJohnston919
    @JulianJohnston919 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a set of great parents, I truly think they did everything possible for their son. Your family will be in my prayers.

  • @jamespetherbridge2151
    @jamespetherbridge2151 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    May his soul rest in eternal peace and may his memory be a blessing. Rest in Power Jackson!

  • @DonorFan
    @DonorFan ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Heartbreaking. Beautiful message. Thank you for sharing your son with us. I'm so very sorry.

  • @amyshull8263
    @amyshull8263 ปีที่แล้ว

    These parents are so level headed and display such courage and strength. Their pain so obvious and devastating. Sending so much love.

  • @donnaradney2743
    @donnaradney2743 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am so very sorry for the loss of your child. 😢 I pray y’all know you did all you could for him. I say this from experience. God Bless!!!

  • @neysabrown8637
    @neysabrown8637 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for sharing your son’s story. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

  • @DeeWeber
    @DeeWeber ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Props to the courage and vulnerability of mom and dad. Walk a mile in those shoes.. Everyone who hears this will be touched.

  • @KimberlyKingCounselingllc
    @KimberlyKingCounselingllc ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for sharing your sons story. And thank you for your honesty and your candor in the way that you told this story.. all the best to this family and may their son RIP..

  • @lisahartman805
    @lisahartman805 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for sharing your Precious Jackson's story with us. I can't even begin to imagine the pain and suffering you have gone through. Please know that you are in my thoughts and Prayers. God bless. 🥹🙏🕯️✝️💔

  • @ZaraVal
    @ZaraVal ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow a lot of these phrases I’ve heard the same from my parents in regards to my sister. It’s easy for people on the outside to tell you what to do but when you’re actually in the situation, it’s a different story.

  • @GwenMotoGirl
    @GwenMotoGirl ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One day! My heart is broken for Jackson and his family. This IS a disease. I’m grateful for this project to increase awareness and that families are willing to share the stories of their lost loved ones. To Jackson’s family and friends, I’m so sorry for your loss. You did everything you could.

  • @transamtransam2743
    @transamtransam2743 ปีที่แล้ว

    15 yrs Clean here And Still Truckin'!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @RickyL305
    @RickyL305 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    May Jackson rest in peace. I wished there was something the countries impacted could do a combined effort to stop this terrible crises.

  • @sheralynfeeney-smith4451
    @sheralynfeeney-smith4451 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is most realistic set of parents on these videos I've seen. They realized their son was aware what was out there. I feel really bad for this couple.

  • @jlgtwinz
    @jlgtwinz ปีที่แล้ว

    So happy for this channel my son Tyler who died on my other son bday Dec of 2021 was only 23yrs of agel

  • @leighannablake7852
    @leighannablake7852 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dad brought me to tears. My brother is a fentynal addict, idk what to do anymore. He's gone I've lost him

  • @trubrit5036
    @trubrit5036 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good parents loosing good children. It is epidemic, and breaks my heart. All of these children, with so much promise. Surrounded by so much love. My heart hurts for their lost lives, and for the pain of those who love them.

  • @bipolarmomandnowwhat
    @bipolarmomandnowwhat ปีที่แล้ว +10

    As an addict, it’s a choice to use and unfortunately as a parent now it’s a hard choice to see your child walk towards to the cliff of addiction.

  • @LisasLunacy87
    @LisasLunacy87 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'd first like to say: I just found your channel and I think it's great!! It is exactly what is needed in today's society when nearly every single one of us has been either directly or indirectly affected by addiction and the path of chaos and destruction it inevitably leaves in its wake. This channel, these families who've gathered all of their strength to actively fight against this hellish epidemic by not allowing the loss of their Loved ones be in vain, or to be forgotten, or just wrote off and swept under the rug as countless others have been by being viewed as less than due to society's incredibly frustrating and very devastating opinions regarding addictions and the people it holds hostage.
    Thank you for the work, dedication, and overall understanding you all put into this channel, the world needs more people like you all!!!!❤❤❤

    • @TexasPictures
      @TexasPictures  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you very much for sharing.

  • @zenawarrior7442
    @zenawarrior7442 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    So very sorry for all you went through & your loss💔😪 Thank you for noting weed is a gateway drug. It starts there, tolerances go up, they smoke more or change drugs. There can be no tomorrow yes, so do all you can today. Eloquent story, we all need hope❤🌷🦋

  • @JessicaSilva-xi2mn
    @JessicaSilva-xi2mn ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very encouraging and commendable- these parents are amazing. I’m blown away and inspired by how in-tune/knowledgeable of the disease, they’ve made themselves. Taking part in the crusade to save lives (after losing their own 😢) God Bless them and Jackson. ❤️

  • @msuehale
    @msuehale ปีที่แล้ว +1

    To any parent of a child that is addicted to any type of drug, you can only do so much for them. The child "user" has to want to get clean for themselves and no one else. My relative was in and out of rehabs, his parents helped him in every way possible but the desire was to strong. He will never get to see his own son grow up which is heartbreaking. I applaud all these parents who share their stories and heartache.

  • @leannebilotta9323
    @leannebilotta9323 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So many families are going through this , including myself. I too went through the devastating hell of drug addiction with my own husband, who passed away January 2021. I pray for all of those going through the sadness of loss and the hell of a drug addicted family member, and of those who will soon find themselves in the same position. I wish that I had answers on how to handle it. Drug addiction is as powerful as the devil. God love you all as we fight this major fight together. ❤️

  • @amandawhite5538
    @amandawhite5538 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you for sharing your story ❤

  • @vivoyeur
    @vivoyeur ปีที่แล้ว

    The parents and other family members who share their stories, I have so much sympathy for them. My condolences to all of them. Thank you for sharing your story and may you find true peace. GOD bless you.

  • @StaceyBeryl
    @StaceyBeryl ปีที่แล้ว +17

    You, did nothing wrong.
    We lost our 28-year-old son in 2013 of an accidental overdose. I, we, have looked back and dissected EVERYTHING. I learned that I had no control over another person's behavior. The thing that gives me comfort and peace is that our son knew Jesus as his Savior. I prayed that you too know God's comfort and peace.

  • @rosearellanes5648
    @rosearellanes5648 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sending hugs and prayers to his family and friends

  • @wayneduarte2917
    @wayneduarte2917 ปีที่แล้ว

    So Sorry for your loss I loss 2 Brothers from drugs We are losing way to many to these insidious drugs Wishing Jackson well on his Spiritual Journey

  • @RaeBattleRapsMood
    @RaeBattleRapsMood ปีที่แล้ว

    Tragic story but good episode…