After losing second son to fentanyl overdose, Louisville family speaks out

They wanted to tell their story to prevent others from dying from fentanyl poisoning.
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[@hayleeatkins7118]

I've been sober for 6 years and stories like this make me so thankful every single day 🙏

[@anjelasaafia]

yes, the solution.

[@babygirldixon6799]

Awesome, sweetheart 🙏🏼yes, thank God💜💯

[@redbone8844]

Haylee what a life it feels so good being sober now I’m praying my little brother shakes the addiction and start living again!!!!

[@hayleeatkins7118]

@@redbone8844 When he hits rock bottom I promise he will get Is sober. I will be praying for him. When I get pregnant with my son it really saved my life. I never went back

[@redbone8844]

@@hayleeatkins7118 Your son was your blessing in disguise I’m so happy for you and pray you continue your journey on staying sober it’s such a beautiful thing! I can actually live now my brother is slowly coming around one of his friends who is addicted to PCP lost everything and was recently put out of the house by his wife so yes continue to pray 🙏🏾 for them and their addiction names are Chris, and Michael thank you beautiful 😘

[@moswiney2737]

As a mother who lost her 21 y/o son to fentanyl, thank you for being so aware of a problem that is killing a generation…there needs to be mandatory education with fentanyl in every school. But there is not. This poor family loss is horrible. You can tell the remaining sibling is trying to hold it together for her parents,but I guarantee she is pained to her core

[@melfreemans]

I tried to talk about fentanyl with my niece...she's in her early 20s. Her parents got angry at me. They have "not MY child syndrome"! I don't care how angry parents get... it could save their kids life to hear about the dangers of fentanyl!!!! I hate that this happened to your family. It definitely should be discussed in school at an elementary level. Kids as young as 12 are dying.

[@Dollicakes]

The schools would rather let drag queens read to kids and promote transgender pronouns.

[@gonzaloarvietti4920]

Wtf how many cases are ou there?!! Sorry for your lost ma'am Im an addict too. And i want to be sober

[@jacqueslee2592]

Don't blame others for the drugs, blame yourself. He is an American, seemed to have had a good childhood with family, and had freedom to say no to drugs. The consumption drives the demand, not the flow of drugs.

[@moswiney2737]

@@jacqueslee2592well, doesn’t take a genius to recognize consumption is a problem but let’s be real here. China (think the CCP) are the ones shipping the chemicals into Mexico to be processed into fake pills and other drugs. My son made a choice one time, but you need to do a little research on how the opioids affect the brain receptors. Once you’ve made the bad choice (usually as a teenager or young adult - before your adult mind is completely formed)the drug controls you. Obviously you have never seen this first hand (aren’t you lucky)otherwise you would understand what a major problem this is. Thankfully, I don’t let comments like yours bother me much anymore. Because I know you don’t really have any idea of what is really going on. If you did, you would run in horror and not make comments like this on videos where parents have lost their children and are just trying to warn other parents. Get a life

[@MsAwesome6814]

This is why I carry narcan, I don’t use and my friends don’t either but I might be able to save someone’s baby one day.

[@meghoughton562]

I'm actually seriously considering that. It's so scary that someone can even *accidentally* ingest it somehow and end up near death/dying.

[@msf8297]

You are lying. Either your friends use or you don't carry it.

[@tnr4ever]

We definitely need more people like you

[@ellaella5537]

@@meghoughton562 I am considering it too

[@kayjay407]

@MSF I don't use and I carry it! My doctor suggests everyone carry it. I believe the person that originally posted, some of us care enough...💖🙏

[@sidstovell2177]

If losing your big brother to drugs isn't enough of a lesson, what is? Sorry for everyone.

[@anthia1156]

I agree, there is personal responsibility there.

[@gonzaloarvietti4920]

We dont know how is depres in other so is better not to talk loud

[@rb5344]

​@@gonzaloarvietti4920 No, it's important to have compassion, and still be honest. The problem, is not talking out loud.

[@CIAoperative-e9i]

I can't even imagine having to deal with that twice. My heart goes to the family.

[@GeorgiaWhisper]

My heart goes out to all of them. Especially the mom.

[@GeorgiaWhisper]

@Dee Santer I was trying to be nice🤦‍♀️😶 I honestly don't see losing one child to a drug then totally ignoring the red flags for the second on. But I guess if you are preoccupied by so many other things then there you have it.

[@donnarowlands6426]

My heart does not, they chose to do drugs, playing Russian roulette with their life and families. One less addict to support. I'm praying for kids with Cancer who actually want to live.

[@pattykochenower4222]

I can’t imagine the grief this family feels , so very sad . 😢

[@kham6006]

That poor daughter -having to live with this -the addict always becomes the focus of the family

[@susanbehlke6164]

I lost one son to knee surgery error and I can't imagine losing one like that. God bless all of you.

[@babygirldixon6799]

@T Raybern, REALLY dude?? 🤬🤬

[@CarlosRamirez-no2js]

T Rayburn you’re a lame

[@yolandarobles4301]

I'm sorry for your loss. There's always a risk when someone has surgery.

[@Lynn-zx3th]

So heartbreaking 💔 I hope these parents can forgive their selves and find some peace. They are so brave to speak out for their boys.

[@crogthecreator7290]

This was my cousin I miss him greatly and can’t forget him he was my best friend for my entire life Rest In Peace jack bob lawrencium you will be greatly missed

[@Msshields001]

May God give you strength!

[@juantime9616]

He definitely has a great life, because those two look like awesome parents.

[@juliefreds4594]

@@juantime9616 had* 😢

[@juantime9616]

@@juliefreds4594 🫤

[@jacqueslee2592]

Don't blame others for the drugs, blame yourself. He is an American, seemed to have had a good childhood with family, and had freedom to say no to drugs. The consumption drives the demand, not the flow of drugs.

[@STEVEN-vz8qq]

IM sooooooo sorry for you and your family. Same thing happened to my son 18 months ago. He was only 14 yrs old. God bless you all

[@Mr.Grinch420]

Everywhere I look there’s someone who’s lost someone to this drug, this is seriously scary man. We have to do better as people and talk to our kids about these things… I’m so heartbroken by this tragedy.

[@alicelong3613]

It close the border?

[@meghoughton562]

@@alicelong3613 It's EVERYWHERE.

[@highcaliberexclusive9890]

And yet they wanna ban guns! Like guns less than half of the fatalities from fentanyl!!

[@kham6006]

@@meghoughton562yeah being made in China and Mexico bro g brought over the border -wake up

[@Grapes2wine-MJK]

Family in Jackson ohio when fentanyl first hit had 2 sons who was best friends shared everything. One day the older brother got some pills and shared them with his younger brother. The older one was rushed to the hospital and died. The younger brother took one of the pills before going to the hospital and died at the hospital in front of the family. Out of all my friends from high school nobody is left because in ohio fentanyl has taken them all. From my point of view we are under attack and currently in a chemical warfare

[@rossellaperry1865]

I agree with you . China and Mexico are our enemies . The weaker the people easier to take over .

[@navagatingthroughthebeasts2908]

I think your right

[@navagatingthroughthebeasts2908]

I think your right

[@Globelle]

My step son died at 19 years old. I believe it's homicide as well. I now must add that I lost my niece today as well. Something has to give

[@meghoughton562]

I'm so sorry. This has to stop.

[@TBOTSS]

@@meghoughton562 Yes they should stop taking illegal drugs. Play silly games get silly prizes.

[@anjelasaafia]

Homicide? BUT SOME ONE FORCE HIM TO BUY TO A DEALER THE PILLS???Who?

[@beeinthebodytorahclass2002]

Truly sorry for your tragic loss!! We have to fight this demon called fentanyl until the gov does something about it!! We must demand the gov do something!!

[@jesusmywholehaschanged]

He was forced to buy/consume illegal drugs?

[@peggymartin5355]

So so sad. I couldn't stop my tears. God bless them.

[@susanasalinas8797]

Why are these young people taking pills in the first place? So,so sad,when they give in to the temptation that takes their lives!!

[@janeporter818]

Facts💯

[@NC-ou6kc]

So sorry for your loss. May the Lord hold your family in His love.

[@TheGreatPinkPillow27]

I love how lax the parents were when they thought there son was ordering regular old "Illegal narcotics" but freaked out when they found out the narcotics were lace with fentanyl!!!??? That's like diving in shark infested waters but Worried about the bacteria that's inside the water. "We live in weird times"??😐

[@Kelly-qv3wg]

Don't judge, not the right place or time

[@TheGreatPinkPillow27]

@Kelly-qv3wg No judging just here, The hypocrisy is so thick you can cut a knife with it. Speaking of knives, please don't play mom with everyone on this server. You're just asking for a knife fight.

[@Kelly-qv3wg]

@@TheGreatPinkPillow27 bring it bud, you want my address to swing by

[@nancyayotte2297]

Dear God that's devastating. I'm so sorry.

[@jessicaj2017]

Oxycodone isn’t better. I keep hearing stories of these kids choosing to do these Drugs. I have lost a lot of people but there needs to be some accountability

[@DRob-gq3ki]

These kids need to be held accountable every time a junkie buys drugs here that money goes to violent cartels that pay hitmen to murder people. I have zero sympathy for someone who takes drugs and overdoses mabey dont take drugs if you dont wana overdose.

[@karahcarrer]

Oxycodone is wayy better and less deadly thats a fact

[@dlphcoracl9645]

I'm surprised the danger of ingesting ANY pill not bought in a licensed pharmacy isn't more widely known. If you are buying any pill on the street, regardless of what you or the dealer think it is, e.g., Oxycontin, Percocet, Vicodin, Xanax, etc., there is a better-than-even chance it also contains a lethal (fatal) dose of fentanyl. It may sound corny, but intensive education in high schools is necessary in this regard.

[@jamaicanbuzz6179]

This is very painful!!! I am sorry for these parents!

[@b.neallee7042]

How can our government let this in? Parents, God bless you. Neal Apollo Beach Florida

[@godschild7643]

Dearest Parents, My deepest condolences in the loss of your beautiful sons. It was not your fault. Your story will help someone. May God grant you peace and strength today and in the days ahead. Hugs. Pamela

[@jacqueslee2592]

Don't blame others for the drugs, blame yourself. He is an American, seemed to have had a good childhood with family, and had freedom to say no to drugs. The consumption drives the demand, not the flow of drugs.

[@barbarajohnson6987]

My grandson was poisoned by fentanyl in Louisville in 2020. The police didn't do much of investigation even though they were given so much info and names of people who seldom him the fake xanax. 💔😢

[@robinlanier6886]

I'm not surprised.

[@TBOTSS]

Your grandson died taking illegal drugs. His choice, his fate.

[@desireeredday8181]

Same here in Minneapolis. Lost my 24 yr old daughter Dec 1, 2022 💔to fentanyl and her case is still open. Taj K. who was with her and gave her the fentanyl didnt try and save her when she was overdosing. He didn't come get us until 1pm the next day. He threw the pills in the in the trash, which we found later. He even told the cops who he bought the pills from and they still let him go and didn't keep his phone. All the evidence was let go. Police need to treat these cases as homicides not just another overdose. MN is a state with drug induced homicide law so still praying for justice.

[@yolandarobles4301]

Law enforcement does not investigate overdoses. I think they should since so many people are dying because of fentanyl.

[@trickortrump3292]

⁠@@yolandarobles4301That’s 100% false. Law enforcement investigates all sudden and unexpected deaths. My baby died in her sleep and they did a full investigation into that. Suicides get investigated. Should I give a list of all the high profile overdose deaths where someone has been criminally charged? They’re doing an investigation right now into how Matthew Perry got the ketamine.

[@seanroddy1922]

Over half the time they know the pills are fake but dont care….

[@aydinl5757]

Pathetic family. Train wreck.

[@katerinakanavos8561]

So heartbreaking! Prayers for all!

[@bacaworld7095]

We’ve also lost two brothers … very heartbreaking 💔.

[@babygirldixon6799]

💔💔

[@nedrawarwick3840]

Such a sad story I'm so sorry that this has happened to your family

[@nursenurse3577]

Kids need to know it is never safe to take ANY pill.

[@nursenurse3577]

I still do not understand how kids can legally order this on line.

[@crogthecreator7290]

not legal they order it through apps like Snapchat or instagram from drug dealers

[@jorexthox4330]

People KILLING people with FENTANYL

[@igotmeonthis]

Found him in vomit and said oh I guess he is ok. Dang. No narcan. The kid himself KNEW that the pills could b tainted. That whole story is strange

[@robinlanier6886]

He took a shower and they thought he was ok.

[@bowmaster8848]

And he “walked” himself to his own death?? I’m so confused….

[@jacqueslee2592]

Don't blame others for the drugs, blame yourself. He is an American, seemed to have had a good childhood with family, and had freedom to say no to drugs. The consumption drives the demand, not the flow of drugs.

[@juleslemay8725]

PARENTS: When your child learns the multiplication tables is when you HAVE TO Drill into them... NEVER EVER TRY DRUGS. I did this from 3rd grade till they left for college and it WORKS. Parents.... it is up to you to educate you child and to WARN them to NEVER TRY ANY DRUGS. Please do this. Those conversations will SAVE you endless pain later on!!!!

[@OOceaneyess]

I would be terrified to have kids of school and college age now. Mine are grown and never got into pills when they were younger. Thank God. One of my 3 kids did smoke pot back then when he was in college which I never agreed with. Pills didn't seem to be what kids did back then. It was mostly Pot and Alcohol. These kids don't realize that this is not a drug that you can't experiment with. It's ONE AND DONE. That should be the slogan for this horrible drug. My heart goes out to this family. To lose one child, horrible, but two, unimaginable. 🙏

[@glory1star]

I agree when I was in college 20+ year ago! You knew what you were getting! Now Pot is laced with fentanyl 😢so sad! Kids don’t know what they are getting into trying to fit in

[@glory1star]

I agree! @T Raybern

[@kbanter]

I'm. So sorry I lost both my boys to Fentanyl, my oldest and youngest

[@tarablanco6189]

they should not be using drugs period

[@aydinl5757]

Train wreck family. Pathetic buying illegal drugs from a shady dealer.

[@youngjordan8283]

I don't see accidents. I see awareness that's being ignored. We know fentanyl is out there in the streets. Responsibility falls on the user not to supplier.

[@pam7002]

Such a tragedy. Don't take drugs. Period.

[@AdvancedRapidDetox]

I am the Director of advanced rapid detox, we do detox under sedation for patients who are addicted to Fentanyl -This is just a nightmare.

[@andrewhazenberg3398]

This world is totally fucked up . 💔😢

[@maihoang8567]

You're not wrong there friend .

[@xicannn]

Repent, and turn away from sin! God loves you !! POINT BLANK 💯

[@scratchy1704]

You think he would have learnt after his brother died from it.

[@rockerjim8045]

He has now

[@crogthecreator7290]

@@rockerjim8045you my sir are a disgusting human being

[@rickboer7715]

Noble of you to share your story and and to know that his donated organs could give someone new life.

[@WheresSummer1800TBIFIND]

Why are parents allowing their kids to do drugs in the first place in their freaking homes 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️

[@AnastasiaBeaverhousn]

They say they'd rather then do it at home because they can monitor them?! Apparently they weren't monitoring enough!! 🤡🙄

[@crogthecreator7290]

@@AnastasiaBeaverhousn this was my cousin in the video he hid a lot from his parents

[@KT2005]

Do you realize how sneaky kids are? You can't monitor them 24 hrs a day.

[@Rude_Boi]

At the end of the day, kids and adults make CHOICES. Children can be raised in a good household with good parents and try drugs because they are curious or because they have bad friends who encourage them to do bad habits. Everything we do in life is a CHOICE.

[@cUser691]

If you carry Norcan and try to administer it to some stranger in the street and do it incorrectly, can their family sue you? Or is here a sunshine law for Good Samaritans for this drug ?

[@rollinia7770]

My heart goes to you and your family from Fentanyl a drug worst than Anthrax.

[@robinlanier6886]

Good point!. 😕

[@sharonrigs7999]

Anthrax isn't a drug, it's a communicable disease

[@julie.1081]

Damn! I just can't imagine.

[@seanroddy1922]

Im sorry to say it is the buyers fault 100% of the time

[@tarablanco6189]

i am truly sorry 4 your loss

[@hayleyfay4779]

The fact of the matter is If these people weren't abusing some sort of illegal drug They would all maybe still be alive . To blame fentanyl. ..is misguided and musdirected . Im an addict in recovery .. 15 years now

[@lb1798]

4 A DAY?? THIS makes no sense. I am so sorry❤️💔❤️

[@therealtyshh2125]

I pray this family stop blaming themselves. I know it’s hard, but it’s not their fault and never was. It was simply their time.

[@memaw3510]

🙏🙏🙏 for the family! Omg! Drugs don't discriminate. It's all about the money! Prayers for our kid's!

[@annahernandez6921]

I'm so 😞 sorry! God be with you 🙏. 🫂🫂🫂

[@ldebrobander]

.....But they made a personal choice to purchase and use illicit drugs. This was preventable.

[@stuart5811]

Nancy Reagan was right-"Just say no"

[@dragonsbreathe2164]

Just say no to drugs what’s so hard about that?

[@alicelong3613]

Yep

[@tamikoluong7628]

Our hearts break with all the families, that have lost a loved one to fentynal poisoning. Our hearts grieve with you. I hope that we can spread the warnings to all children that they can be educated about how deadly fentynal is.

[@bigbadbruins1]

I lost my daughter 5 years ago.My son had 5 overdoses.He’s now in prison.

[@alicelong3613]

Wow parenting skills are lacking

[@alicelong3613]

Wow parenting skills are lacking

[@bigbadbruins1]

@@alicelong3613 Are you mentally challenged. LMAO ? Oh I know why your the way you are.Because your mom came to my crib. LMAO

[@cherylcarp8940]

So sorry for your pain and tragedy. Perhaps your son can get help there.

[@bigbadbruins1]

@@alicelong3613 loser

[@goodvibes.843]

My heart is so sad for them. I can’t even imagine losing two children to that poison.

[@Pinkgreen190]

Snapchat needs to be banned.

[@moxxa5360]

God bless our children in the name of Jesus Christ Amen 🙏

[@lisafinch3006]

I'm so very sorry..I Grieve also..my only Son Billy passed away from a fentynal laced OD..he was narcaned on scene taken to the hospital and released 4 hrs later..He was found unresponsive laying on his couch with phone still in his hands...Billy was placed on life support 6/1/2020 and disconnected on 6/3/2020 to meet Jesus..Covid was new and the hospital was SHUT DOWN..we were unable to have Billys Honor WALK but had a Donor Flag raising in honor of Billys gifts..His heart kidneys and liver keep 3 men alive and healthy..Thank you for your story, my heart breaks for all of our families..Godbless

[@patriciainman1581]

May God bless your family ❤️😻

[@cameemichelle5619]

Please pay attention to your children and DO use the old school parenting that they want us to forget about. At this day and time we need the old school and even more to keep our children alive. That peer pressure is a beast. Kids will just pop a pill in their mouth if offered, just to be liked. Its that serious.

[@CaptainGoodguySentientAI]

Think differently-at least they will save on christmas and birthday presents from now on.

[@u.synlig]

Fentanyl-contaminated organs can be donated?? 🧐

[@crogthecreator7290]

This was my cousin they kept him on life support until his system cleared from all drugs

[@u.synlig]

@@crogthecreator7290 That is a very interesting detail! Than you, for illuminating that aspect.

[@Discipleofthelordandjesus]

🥴🤣🤣

[@robinshepard4571]

I am so sorry for your loss of your Son's. ... My Son was overdosed in 2011 Neighbor Monster's in my neighborhood A Mother and her to monsters . Murderd my son in 2011 this is murder to . We need New laws for the New world 🌎

[@dranchd6571]

The brother died, and the parents and surviving siblings buried their heads even deeper in the sand. The absolutely refuse to take responsibility for their actions, preferring to place the blame elsewhere. They need to look at why the society is unhappy and unstable, and stop passing off the addictions as just something kids do.

[@EK-fl8yz]

I feel for the family Such a horrible loss .These drug dealers are loosing a lot of their customers 🇦🇺❤️

[@DRob-gq3ki]

Fentanyl is the miracle drug getting rid of all our junkies.

[@Naha-wg1ek]

Sorry To Hear Keep Living, For The Sake Of Your Awesome Daughter Hubby & Full of Joy Grandkids❤

[@maxrhiabelleagilityclass4836]

I am soo sorry for your loss. YES. Narcan in every home just like Tylenol.

[@operasinger2126]

Tragic. Please take care people.

[@buglove515]

The parents blaming themselves for not taking him in sooner, broke me! It is not your fault at all!!! My thoughts and prayers are with you both. ❤🙏❤

[@tnr4ever]

Don't buy street drugs I'm so glad I don't mess with it I feel for everyone who lost someone because of this awful drug stay safe

[@writeherstory11]

Something is odd in that house

[@jesusmywholehaschanged]

Exactly. Not just once, but twice? 🤔

[@joli395]

Don't ingest any meds unless prescribed by a doctor!!!

[@melissaford717]

Oh, my heart aches for Heaven and the tragedy that befell her and her daughter. I can't imagine the pain she's carrying, and I hope that it gets lighter for her one day. I realize that it never goes away, but I hope it eases up over time.

[@connieflores7362]

Sorry for your loss

[@gonzaloarvietti7189]

brothers are together in heaven cause GOD forgive our mistakes peace to the parents, my prayers to them.

[@markmcgoveran6811]

Yeah guys like this are the reason I have so much trouble getting a pain pill when I have surgery.

[@user-um7tw6kx4r6]

They have NO SHAME talking about how they openly favoured their son to the point of obsession. As the daughter sits there smiling...

[@MeoMiyo]

Sorry for loss. But after 1st child dead sounds like absent parants. 2 dead really. Parents to busy working and just let kids do whatever. Pay attention to your kids and beware of what they're doing.

[@marciasvitko-vl5gk]

Do you think you can stop this. I would take my sons phone when he passed out to see what was going on. Searched his room. Checked his poc 6:10 kets when he walked by.He was in and out of re-habs. Kicked him out of the house. He had suboxen pills available and had the shot lined up. Found him on the bathroom floor. Nasal spray didn't work. He passed from a needle with cocaine laced with fentynal. Had so much support and still he couldn't stop.😢

[@michealdaye4551]

Dad listening to you shows just how weak that I really am.

[@charlottesmith7539]

It seems like taking drugs is nothing special no more. Seems like everybody is doing it

[@OG-Capo---]

They need to be held responsible! Jus the same as pulling the trigger on someone.

[@AnastasiaBeaverhousn]

They as in the parents???!!! 🙄

[@jesusmywholehaschanged]

The sons need to be held responsible for their choices. No one forced them to buy and do illegal drugs. Everyone knows "Just say no. "

[@emilygarcia2027]

And how do we get ahold of the narcan?

[@seandonovan8915]

I had a few years of continous sobriety and at Christmas I was talking into doing a line of cocaine and it contained fentanyl and I almost lost my life if it wasn't for narcan/ambulance, scariest time in my life

[@sherryworkman7949]

So very sorry 😢

[@banzy5387]

Stop 🛑 What was this family saying about people during the crack era? Probably didn’t give 2 shidds. IJS

[@beeinthebodytorahclass2002]

I lost a brother and a little sister to drugs. My baby sister died from fentanyl 11 mos ago. I cannot imagine the grief of these parents who lost two children! I pray with all my heart that God will heal your wounds and keep you all together. Don't give up. We cannot bring them back but we must find strength in God to fight for survival, otherwise fentanyl kills all of us! Fight! ❤

[@gingispears54]

I had back surgery and get injection in my back they give me medication but I take it when I have NO CHOICE IN PAIN I am bless to say God has bless me and cover me because I see so many people on this powerful pills that kill them ❤🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@AshleyMartin-f3x]

I feel so sorry for him rip boys god healed your pain and brought you home god bless you father and your family

[@lmediocregamerl]

Start being better parents, people are killing people with that stuff, on purpose. Did you teach your children, "just this drug is ok"? "Oh, he thought it was oxy." Why are you teaching your kids to do oxy? Terrible parenting.

[@rossellaperry1865]

Parents need to have narcan around always especially if kids have a history of drug use . Laws and punishments have failed . Our system not working . These dealers are killers . Start public hangings saves money on incarnation and they cannot kill again . Sad all young drug users . Says alot something must be done . Condolences to all families .

[@chaseroberts3111]

The family didn't even know the drug that killed at the time shows you how under the Rader this plague is.

[@fabioalvesshow]

That's so sad

[@barbarab4306]

You could share and post resources for families.