Do addicts deserve multiple organ transplants? | 60 Minutes Australia

[@cjdodgeprimecrime]

I don't mean to be harsh but she had her 2nd chance. My dad loved his beer but when he found out he had cirrhosis and was given a liver, he never took another drink of alcohol, didn't smoke, he took care of that GIFT for 11 years, only to die a month ago from a car accident at the age of 73. But because of that donor, I was able to spend 11 additional years with him. Don't take advantage of such a gift. Someone died for you to get it.

[@euniceodera9484]

❤

[@funape742]

I am glad you got the extra time it must of been so Precious

[@cjdodgeprimecrime]

@@funape742 It was. Just wish he was still here. 😪

[@funape742]

💗

[@OneOfUsHere]

I'm sorry for your loss especially because your Father sounds like a wonderful man.

[@jodieblythe8207]

I'm so sick of this channel losing sound throughout these stories 😒

[@OneOfUsHere]

Me too. The solution I've found is to read the transcript. It's under 'more' in the description.

[@jodieblythe8207]

Thanks for letting me know 🙂

[@19783008ful]

Yeah the sound was not working for ages

[@jodieblythe8207]

I know it happens all the time!

[@Ambelica]

It was only like … a few minutes 😅

[@killjoy3000]

Claire's mom would do anything for her daughter except holding her accountable

[@CuntillaDeville]

Yep. Which is why she relapse & will probably relapse again unfortunately. I have kids & id do anything for them including giving them any of my organs without question. But if they ruin that on their own with something like drug addiction, I would be devastated but I wouldn’t be advocating for her to get another… to move to the top of the list, ahead of children that haven’t yet had a chance at a life.

[@Mmlcy23]

Yea but I can’t say I wouldn’t do the same. The accountability would have to come after since it’s too late 💔I had around 10 friends get into heroin as teenagers and only 1 is still alive. If it were my own child I would move mountains. It’s not a good option but it’s the only option. How sad. She should dedicate her life to organ donation charities and education on becoming organ donors to make up for the person who didn’t get the liver she destroyed. At least it’s a family donor and not another one off the regular list 😕

[@mandyellis876]

@@Mmlcy23 whatever she does, she’ll NEVER be able to ‘make up’ to the original donor’s family. It must be like a second death for them to know that their gift of life was treated like a used tissue and literally thrown away.

[@ashleelarsen5002]

Blood types have a lot to do with who gets an organ- just saying Yikes and her Mom was the donor I'm pretty sure " bring your own organ" makes this more then even. I hope they are well.

[@Ambelica]

It’s a sickness. I’m going through the same thing with my older a sister , with a grandma that would do anything for her . That’s where her focus goes. To the addict. It’s horrible

[@JimmyTontoeShreds]

In my eyes she has had her chance and she blew it. Herion addicts who don’t want to get clean don’t deserve such a gift. Get clean and then you might be deserving.

[@boosqueezy2418]

i’m clean 9 years and i still think it should go to someone who never used. i chose to damage my body. it’s a consequence of my actions. i’d feel wrong taking it from someone else

[@jandramardges3368]

@@boosqueezy2418 your words are powerful and speak columns of your spiritual growth. I’m so darn proud of you!!!!!!!!!!

[@GenXerReacts]

I'm a recovering alcoholic with 20 years sobriety. I was also a Registered Nurse (RN) for 18 years until my back injury. Here in the US, you have to be clean and sober 3 years before your put on the transplant list.

[@lovinglife8111]

💯💯💯

[@vickythefist7062]

I've been using hard drugs for 30 years and would rather it go to a child or young person who would look after the loved because I can't gaurentee that I could stay clean. I DONT THINK THEY SHOULD GIVE HER ONE SORRY. SHE HAD HER CHANCE AND BLEW IT

[@raystacks]

That’s a slap in the face towards the organ donor family 💔I understand the reality of drug addiction but there’s a fine line between addiction and poor decision making

[@Rugelacharugula]

Even if, can you imagine being a cancer patient, for example, who’s never touched an illegal substance, being passed over for someone who’s already destroyed a viable organ once?

[@brianmackenzie5692]

She wasted a precious organ donation at the expense of a more worthy recipient.

[@Spangletiger]

I would argue that ANYONE could qualify as a ''worthy recipient' but as I read comments like yours, I have to admit that it's not true - the world would be a much better place with fewer people like you in it.

[@julesmbc]

Apparently it was a blood clothing disorder, and the second one failed, for the same reason. We will never know for certain, how much was due to her relapse, or initial use, and how much was her rare blood clotting disorder. If this happened to a non-addict, or a food addict, for example - and organ rejection happened - no one would be saying these horrible things.

[@BelindaMua]

I think she already had her one chance and she blew it. Don’t give her another one let it go to someone that will take care of it.

[@bikexploration]

I believe in 3 times. Like we Dutch people say 3x scheepsrecht No matter what criminals and murderers also get threathment. Now she know how destructive it really is. I think she quit.

[@motorkent]

Agreed

[@nellier3468]

Well she died. And both liver transplant rejections had nothing to do with her drug use. This is very sad.

[@bikexploration]

@@nellier3468 Is this really true? Then take this documentary offline what a shame on 60 minutes.

[@wikitoriasmith1713]

While in ICU, after being told my sons chances of recovery were not good, I was asked to donate my sons organs. I did. One of the most emotional moments, while going through the loss and grief of knowing there was little chance for him. Being asked the question at a most vulnerable time, with a myriad of thoughts running through your head. Whilst in grief and pain. Reliving the moments of my son being wheeled down the passage to the theatre, and me wanting to rush out and scream at the staff, no..... He was fit and healthy, did not do any drugs, seldom drank, and walked everywhere. During that time, I thought about those around the country sitting at home, hoping and waiting for the call, for a second chance at life. His organs went on to help ten others have a better quality of life. It is a gift that has come from grief and loss, it should be cherished. A gift that is priceless. NB; The families of recipients must be valued. Not take everything from them and give back a body for them to farewell and manage the costs of internment.

[@mirvaleinonen1180]

❤️Bless you.

[@happymomma7043]

Thank you for giving such a precious gift.

[@victoriasmith1695]

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[@lizturner267]

As a retired ICU nurse who’s been with families on both sides of the equation you and your family have my utmost respect and gratitude for your selfless choice. Even with the most giving heart and knowledge that your son’s life would save others, seeing the pain of that final walk to the OR is heart shattering. I’m so very sorry for your loss and so grateful for the decision you made to benefit others. ❤from 🇨🇦

[@bookwormwonder]

I think here in the USA you have to be clean for 6 to 12 months to qualify for a transplant unless a family member donates.

[@einienj3281]

No they don't, unless they commit to treatment, she didn't. There are people who would cherish their second chance, she has a death wish. Let her have what she wants. And I used ti be a drug addict. We don't change if we don't want to change.

[@msfox103able]

I'm proud of you.

[@selmahare]

This! In the end as tough as it is to beet the addiction it’s your choice. She definitely wants to die, so let her. Save those who truly want to be saved, and won’t waste an opportunity like this.

[@einienj3281]

​@@msfox103ableThank You ❤️ The beginning was hard, but I'm over 5 years clean now, after 20 years of using. I didn't think I could it, but clearly it can be done. You just have to want it more than you want drugs.

[@einienj3281]

@@selmahare As sad and cruel as it sounds, but yes. Organ donations are on a different level. If you can't take vare of that organ, you do not deserve it.

[@davidginchereau]

Drug addiction is a choice not a disease

[@elizabethd.7662]

My daughter is also suffering with addiction. I wouldn’t be able to give her my liver after a relapse. It’s difficult but a personal choice. Our family has been through hell.😢

[@Stan-mv1ty]

Dont give up on her, she is not able to manage her addiction alone, she needs to know that she is loved and she needs tough love as in yesterday. Get your whole family together and confront her, so she realizes she matters .

[@katej2538]

I can only imagine your pain, you also have a right to a healthy happy life, regardless your kids actions.

[@andreabiro2357]

I am sorry you have to go through this. My heart goes out for your family including your daughter. ❤

[@julesmbc]

So sorry, active addiction is hell for the addict, and everyone around them. You're a good Mom, please be sure, and take care of yourself ❤️

[@graceaxisa4213]

I'm so sorry. As a parent, I can't begin to imagine the pain and challenges you've faced 😢

[@BensonAndHedgers]

I'm an ex addict with a bad liver and I would never ask or let anyone sacrifice themselves for my selfish behaviour, I'd rather die and have them live long and happy lives with no guilt. 44 chronic liver decease, not yet a right off but Id rather someone innocent younger that deserves it. God bless her and everyone who can forgive her bad choices as I do but I still don't feel she's sincere and I hope she proves everyone wrong.🙏🏼

[@freedomfreedomfreedom]

Yeah, my liver going bad too, especially when I am hitting the whiskey extra hard There is no need to extend my life when my liver completely fails, better serve those that love life and live healthy. However, that said.. there is also no need to make life extra miserable by constantly raising the prices on tobacco and alcohol! Geeesh!

[@leezlvontrapp]

Addict (dry) here too….I don’t feel the sincerity there and it makes me really sad for her Mum and Aunt. I could never let someone help me in this situation. My mess is my own and I’m grateful for any support I may be blessed with.. But not this life changing kind of help. Na-ah. No. Nope. Never. I hope her Aunt is ok and her Mum.

[@katej2538]

I sincerely hope and wish that you all get better, fight addiction!

[@sylv3434]

Selfish behaviour? Interesting especially coming from an addict.. it’s a disease and you don’t know the full story and what has triggered the relapse Perhaps the painkillers might of contributed to her relapse, post surgery usually includes taking opioids to treat the pain and how that’s enough to reactivate the addiction.

[@lizzlebizzle5003]

@@katej2538That’s very kind of you to say. 😊

[@starlitmoonbeam]

Absolutely not. They shouldn't have allowed the first transplant, much less a second one.

[@nellier3468]

They should allow it. But not pay for it.

[@Spangletiger]

Get yourself put on a waiting list for a heart transplant. You're clearly lacking one.

[@mandyellis876]

@@Spangletiger why? Substance abusers should never be eligible for transplants in the first place. Imagine those other tens of thousands of folks on the waiting list who are NOT abusers, yet have to live with the knowledge that folks like Claire are facilitated, despite her drug habit. How crucifying for them!

[@mawmawmakeup3602]

As an EX heroin addict... and a mom to a young child... I mean i cant imagine how she did that... i was molested as a kid - from 3 to 15.. i ran away at 15 to be homeless to escape the sexual abuse... i was homeless... and addicted to heroin from 15 til 27... around then 27 28 ; i found out i was pregnant with my own daughter. And something switched in me. I was going to be a good mom. I was goimg to take care of my daughter and never let her have the life i did. I quit drugs. I didnt want her having a drug addicted mom... my daughter turns 5 Nov 11th. Im with her dad still. I still am drug free. Shes in school and thriving. Im in school to become a 911 dispatcher... its sad to see children dying while on transplant lists and she got a transplant and flushed it down the toilet because drugs were more important than her life. And those kids. "The kids dont deserve to not have me around" she said... those kids also deserve to have a mother who cares about them enough to decide no matter WHAT she has going on... that their health , happiness and care comes above all else. .. as an ex heroin addict who had a BALL of heroin per day addictiom for 3 years straight..to completly quitting everything to make sure i could be the parent mt child deserves... i cant understand her decision to do something like that.

[@AnimaLibera]

You did the right thing and you have every reason to be proud of your achievements. I wish you and your daughter a wonderful future.

[@mawmawmakeup3602]

@@AnimaLibera tysm.. ill never understand people who dont do the same. You bring little humans into this world that depend on you.. dont bring em into this world if you arnt going to devote your whole life to them. Sending you and your family love.

[@AnimaLibera]

@@mawmawmakeup3602 Thank you ❣

[@starrysky8177]

She didnt deserve the first one in my opinion, let alone the second. Theres so many other more deserving people, people who dont abuse their bodies or the precious gift they have received from a generous donor. Claire's family need to take a long, hard look at themselves too. Theyre enablers and blame everyone else but themselves.

[@carolgannon2307]

Coming from another recovering addict with almost 9 years clean & sober I'm baffled how she's been given another liver. Granted the liver is from a family member the money for the transplant is a loan from taxpayers. I'd be here all night if I wrote everything going through my head. The bottom line is she was given the first transplant when she had all the same circumstances she has now but she still blew it. Her mother says the Dr. told them after that she had a 97% chance of relapse but nobody told them that before. Every single person that goes into recovery knows that relapse is a possibility. This has nothing to do with if she's a good person from a good family. Claire didn't worry about her kids & how unfair it was for them to have a junkie mom but now it's not fair to them to lose their mother because Australia won't give her a second liver. I really hope for the sake of her kids that she doesn't blow this chance too. And I'm sorry to all of the people in Australia who would benefit from an interest free loan to keep a roof over the family's head & food in their stomachs because those can be life or death circumstances also. Or to others on the waiting list for transplants for the family member they'd do anything for too.

[@anthonylagunas6737]

I was in need of a liver transplant, due to hereditary illness. I never drank alcohol or smoked. Knew of a guy who also needed a liver, but would not stop drinking alcohol. I received a liver, he did not. I received my organ 24 years ago, and maintained my health.

[@mistypeach-]

For anyone wanting an update, unfortunately Claire Murray passed away on April 1st 2010 following complications from her second liver transplant.

[@mistypeach-]

@winemom Heartbreaking. Thank you for the info!

[@GirlArmy21]

I feel badly for her...but there are others who have waited and are on the list as well. She could go back on the list, but at the bottom. I feel sorry for her. Everyone deserves a chance, she ruined her own liver and now a donated one. She had her chances. It is hard for me to say that but there are others - including children waiting.

[@cplmpcocptcl6306]

100%.

[@woutervanlent5181]

Well said , I fully agree . And there is the question who her drug dealer was and that her surroundings didn't saw she relapsed ?

[@Campings-j4r]

❤❤❤

[@Xtelahhh]

Yess exactly…couldn’t agree more! I mean she was way fortunate to even receive one.

[@rmpfby1963]

When the mom said they're a strong family-then they should be strong enough to accept the truth about her daughter: 1.That her true issue isn't her liver failure-but her addiction. 2. Even if she gets unlimited access to a donated liver- chances are-she will still die-if not from liver failure but from her addiction overdose. 3. Heroin addiction is the hardest to control and cure 4. Sad to say: she doesn"t look like she deserve another chance-she doesn't look pathetic or pityful enough. Sorry. Just my pov

[@mikalabaker6110]

No they don't, not over people with non related alcohol/drug related liver disease!

[@margarethill8121]

She chose to go back to drugs. 😢

[@selmahare]

Yep she chose to waste her chance. She chose to die. With a death wish that strong no one can save you.

[@chantalturcotte4410]

No because she died of complications right after the operation

[@capricorngirl3353]

She didn’t deserve the first transplant, let alone give her a second chance . Many people on list who deserve a transplant .If she doesn’t care for her health / life why should anyone care / support her .

[@dreamtimelotus7894]

She has two Children herself. It will be traumatic for the children if she dies. I don't believe people saying a person can't have have a second third or fourth chance or otherwise die.

[@BeccaJean415]

She had children and that did not deter her from doing what she did by using. That hurts the kids too. I stopped. She could have too. My girls got to never see me use. Late teens now.

[@capricorngirl3353]

@@dreamtimelotus7894 Does she care about her children when she is injecting & ingesting drugs? ….. I think not !! She choose drugs over her children and her health !! Why should she be given chance , after chance, after chance to get transplants while other people who deserve transplants get rejected? You would think differently if your child / family member was on the waiting list for a transplant but a drug addict was given the transplant over your loved one!!!

[@nellier3468]

She was a good person sadly using drugs to escape some trauma. She died. So now you don’t have to worry about her wasting any more organs anyway

[@BeccaJean415]

Ya. It sucks. I had trauma too. I take therapy bc of ptsd. But not heroin anymore. So you don't need to be snarky. Just go on and have a good day.

[@HRL.]

...what does her mother mean, negative people! She's refusing to accept her daughter's undoing. Shows clearly her role in her daughter's actions.

[@jandramardges3368]

Why waste a good liver?

[@Spangletiger]

I looked for an update on Claire Murray's life and was heartbroken by what I read. She passed away after the second transplant, from the same complication that caused the first transplant to fail - an undiagnosed problem with blood clotting. And because the media chose to relentlessly shame her because of her addiction ( just as 60 Minutes chose to do and, clearly still does, otherwise why upload this video now?) it was impossible for Claire and her family to share her story in the face of so much prejudice and hostility. Claire was just 12 when she was raped. The evidence was lost and the rapist was never held accountable. Just think about that. The absolute terror of it and the inescapable fear of knowing that the rapist was still out there. Imagine your own kid trying to deal with that. Then add to it, a school that failed to support her and a misdiagnosis that led to her being treated for ADHD instead of PTSD, forcing her to relive her trauma throughout her teens and into her young adulthood, without any counselling or appropriate medication. Who the hell wouldn't be desperate to numb that kind of pain? So, while none of this was known by the media at the time, it does not excuse the level of prejudice and resentment that these 'news' organisations deliberately propagated towards Claire and, doubtless, towards every other person seeking healthcare while battling with addiction (and the trauma that led to that addiction). It is all the more sickening (and inexcusable) that 60 Minutes have now chosen to upload their original report, without making today's viewers aware of the full facts of Claire's life and, without even acknowledging, let alone apologizing for, the programme's deliberate, hate-mongering content. I hope that the editor has the guts to, at least, look at the numerous, ignorant, heartless comments, intended to shame and dehumanise people who are battling with trauma and addiction, and realise that THEY are responsible for such an outpouring of hate.

[@michelleadams1210]

Thank you very much for sharing this tragically sad information. 😢

[@nushynz6988]

Absolutely correct, shows like this only want the drama, heart ache n negativity it causes - thank you for sharing what you found about Claire n May she now rest in love.

[@Spangletiger]

@@nushynz6988 I just googled her name and the word, "transplant". That was all it took to discover how the media's hate campaign intimidated her family into silence so that they were unable to share her story, the actual cause of the transplant failures and her passing. In less than a minute, I was about to find out what the 60 minutes channel could not be bothered to seek out. They could have recognised and owned up to the malicious errors of their 'reporting' and brought Claire's story to light, accompanied with a long overdue apology to her family but no, they stooped to just uploading this👆instead. I also learned that a film was made about her (in collaboration with her family) called, "Wild Butterfly" and that a retired policeman crossed the globe to try and hunt down her rapist so there are still a few decent people out there.

[@Spangletiger]

​@@michelleadams1210 @michelleadams1210 No thanks necessary. It took three words and a click to find but, apparently that required too much effort for the 60 Minutes editor who wrote the description.

[@nellier3468]

Yeah it’s sad how quickly people judge before even knowing the story. I hope her family can find peace.

[@Stargirl-t6d]

She doesn't deserve a 2nd liver.. most people don't get a chance at a 1st liver transplant

[@vickie1986]

She needs to love her children first and get off the drugs. I understand how hard it is to get off, as I was a meth addict for 3 years and I have been clean now for 16 years. I believe that someone in her family should have to pay for it. She can get off but only if she wants too.

[@larajayne4934]

Wow that's absolutely amazing 😍 you should be incredibly proud of yourself for being clean for 16 years! I'm so proud of you, even if I am a stranger on the internet 😊 you should be so happy with your amazing accomplishment 💚💚

[@user-McGiver]

you people who faced your inner demons and overpowered them deserve a voice... a very loud voice!

[@VR4leggy.]

Doesn't deserve it at all, shouldn't of the first time too. Back on drug's within weeks, gees the body could still reject it in that time. So many other ppl that need one doing all the correct things are still on the bottom of the wait list. My uncle recently passed away he wasn't even allowed on the list because he was a big drinker had stopped when he started getting sick but still wasn't allowed one, wasn't even allowed one from family members inless done privately costing $$$$$. I know ppl that have passed away waiting on the list never drunk or done drug's, so why in hell did they give one to someone that was on drug's and caused from drug's and one of the worst drug's too. Gotta lay in the bed you made,you make horrible decisions you gotta live with em simple.

[@flowerlady-e5u]

Crazy. If i had kids i would live for them.Someone else would have cherised that liver and maybe survived because of it. So sad.Its like she wants to die.

[@heatherstewart9300]

Claire's family is in complete denial, they blame everyone else for everything. They obviously love her very much and just want to protect her, but if she disregards another gift, again, esp from her own mother, she doesn't deserve any help at all.

[@BensonAndHedgers]

I'm hearing you, its been a year, I wonder how they are going now. As I msgd up top. My liver has chronic Cirrhosis from abuse and I'd rather die than put my family through that due to my bad, selfish choices and she's continuing to be selfish thinking of herself as addicts do but I hope she has proven us all wrong for her kids sake mainly. I don't have kids so I'm not leaving any responsibilities behind and I've enjoyed myself, been selfish but I had a tough life and knew I didn't want to put anyone else through it with me and my party lifestyle, with a "here for a good time, not a long time" attitude. Yes her parents seem like the type to say, she's an angel and won't ever drink one drop of alcohol or drug again. I call BS.

[@Spangletiger]

​​@@BensonAndHedgersFirst of all, this biased, p*ss-poor excuse of a news programme should never have been aired and the editor should hang his/her head in shame for uploading it here. She was a childhood rape surviver, using drugs to cope with PTSD and sadly, both transplants failed due to an undiagnosed hereditary condition. I had doubts that a drugs relapse could be enough to wipe out a healthy liver otherwise her own liver would not have lasted as long as it did. And there is nothing selfish about wanting to stick around, no matter what, with or without kids. I don't doubt that it was painful for her family to see her struggling with addiction but I can't begin to imagine how much more painful it must be for them to outlive her. Regardless of whether or not you have your own addiction under control, if you can go on the waiting list for a liver transplant, put yourself on that list. You can always decline the offer and you are every bit as deserving as anyone else on the waiting list. Whatever you think you would be putting your family through, it could never be worse than putting them through grief.

[@mandyellis876]

She definitely doesn’t deserve any second chances now. She should never have been facilitated in the first place!

[@amandamcbride1083]

In America I'm pretty sure if your an addict you don't even get one transplant.

[@cinnamoslut]

Nah, you have to be sober for one year to qualify.

[@tanchauee1165]

The liver could have saved another life...

[@BeccaJean415]

One could save mine too. But I'm terminal instead. She is greedy by throwing it away.

[@tanchauee1165]

@@BeccaJean415 stay strong...

[@melodeev5487]

Think about the person and the person's family who donated the first liver. If I was the family of the person that donated the liver I would be absolutely devastated. It went to total waste as far as I'm concerned. There should be a provision that you need to be proven absolutely 100% clean for a certain amount of time before you get any kind of a transplant. And that amount of time should be years, not months. And considered for a SECOND one, not a chance in hell.

[@gabe-po9yi]

Let’s face it, that first liver was seen as a new lease on being able to use again and get the heroin’s euphoric effects she hadn’t been getting because of the damaged liver. She said her kids deserve to have her around, but didn’t they also deserve to have a mother who hasn’t been a heroin addict their entire lives. It’s likely the grandmother or other family members did most of their raising, and the daughter’s selfishness carries on in her willingness to have her own mother die from the operation.

[@trapped7534]

Absolutely agree!!! Addicts are horrible parents. These “do-gooders” never take that into consideration.

[@oldman9642]

As a fifty + year tobacco addict who has not been able to stop smoking I say unreservedly ABSOLUTELY NOT. And DEFINITELY NOT a second time. Give the organ(s), including my possible replacement lungs, to someone who will cherish and protect them.

[@Miawallce80]

As a sister of a doner (his heart and liver) I say shut up and give them chance!!!! Why because my brother died of his drug addiction. Stop being judgmental and ignorent!!

[@Miawallce80]

I lost my baby brother because of his trauma and addiction.... But I still wanna give another addict a chance!!!! For the sake of understanding my brothers own addiction ❤❤❤

[@lifeoflw84]

@@Miawallce80I lost my baby brother from a freak accident AT WORK!!!!

[@oldman9642]

@@Miawallce80 she was given a second chance. Why should she get a third chance while someone else, who may lose a second chance, doesn’t get a liver. Anyway, this was a family donation which makes things a little different. It’s their choice and their risk. If a person, ANY person, gets a second chance at life through an organ transplant, and then goes right back to the same thing (whatever that thing is) that caused the first organ to fail and destroys that transplanted organ, in my opinion, does not deserve another organ. There are too many individuals that will die waiting on a transplant to provide organs a second time. This of course does not apply to those whose organs fail or are rejected through no fault of theirs.

[@jandramardges3368]

@@Miawallce80 ……which is what you just did!

[@lizwasko]

Claire’s mother is the ultimate enabler! Claire will not change her drug use, she’s proved that.

[@dreamtimelotus7894]

Quick to judge. She needs a liver quickly and her man want to give her the liver. That's normal if you live your child. I would give mine in one second to my children. Anyway Claire is still almost a child herself. And drugaddiction is not a choice. It's an illness. Claire needs intense guidence and therapy after the transplantation so she won't resolve to drugs. Not give her the liver and expect everything will be fine Frome there. She needs love guidence, therapy.

[@victoriapopaz5303]

Yep sometimes people don’t think about the dire consequences.

[@berrybum74]

Hmmmm, who gets a second chances? Why wasn’t she rehabilitation?

[@berrybum74]

New will organs stop any addiction.? Like being an alcoholic?

[@MegsCarpentry-lovedogs]

agreed. She is an addict and there is not enough social support for her to help her cope. Her promises are empty and unworthy. Such a shame she was given a 2nd chance and took away an opportunity of someone deserving. She had her one precious chance and she blew it. UGH!

[@beemergrl3017]

She should pay all medical expenses involved. Also, mom, the enabler should stay the primary donor.

[@peppipoohductionswakashunt3157]

They did say it was a government loan, so technically she has to pay it back out of her tax payer wage.

[@cherylemaybury9967]

No. Drug addicts and alcoholics don’t deserve to take these organs away from people who take care of their bodies but through no fault of their own disease takes the health of the organ. So did the family pay back the loan for the trip to Singapore for her second transplant?

[@VR4leggy.]

Nice to know my tax money is going to help ppl on drug's not ppl that deserves it.

[@awalker127]

I have a young child with a liver issue. We've been fortunate that his liver is improving, but if we ever were in a situation needing a transplant, I would be outraged by this case. I hope there's a follow-up on this case to see how she's managed. Sadly, I'm not convinced that much of her lifestyle will have changed.

[@BensonAndHedgers]

I said the same, its been awhile now so hopefully we hear a good success story but I know how hard addiction is and having a bad liver but I own my selfish behaviour and wouldn't let anyone sacrifice for me bc of my choice of lifestyle. Totally selfish tbh, no way would I let my Mum etc do that even the first time let alone twice mucking up. I'm glad they think she's an angel and won't it so I hope for the kids and family sake she proves us wrong and appreciates life body and spirit to the full. 🙏🏼 God bless them.

[@chantalturcotte4410]

She died of complications right after the operation

[@dominiquenichole4674]

You have the right to be outraged anyways (in my individual opinion) knowing the toll it takes on your child. Then turn around she’s knowingly destroying her body. Not to mention how’s she admittedly a drug addict and then saying her kids are the most important thing??

[@BensonAndHedgers]

@@dominiquenichole4674 yeah ikr obviously they weren't the most important thing. Look addiction these days is just excused for trauma or sickness but the first step is acknowledgement and she didn't acknowledge how much she mucked up or seemed truely appreciatively grateful, like it was a right of way just bc he mother says how great she is. Maybe she is but afew months can't display how sober minded a person is. It takes yrs of hard work in rehab and counseling to correct old patterns and break behaviours. This should have been written in a legal contract that she do atleast 12mths in a therapeutic community program once healed. Someone said she passed away so sadly I hope it's not true after all the sacrifices ppl made.

[@Spangletiger]

Heaven help your son if he ever experiences something so traumatising that he turns to drugs to cope, knowing that all his judgemental mother will see is the addiction, instead of the pain that led to it She was somebody's child too and she had as much right to life as your child.

[@erdvilla]

I remember the famous singer in Argentina that went into a coma due to chronic substance abuse (apparently he no longer used but the damage was done and finally came crashing down as he was getting older) and during it he was given a liver, kidney and lung transplants. Skipping hundreds of others just to never wake up and die with the organs now useless to others.

[@nicoleross356]

Wow this whole story is terrible. That fact that she went back on drugs is terrible but I feel for her and her family. I'm sad that she ended up passing away anyway. The mom with the little boy who needed a liver, that part broke my heart. Honestly I don't think that the general public should have a say as to who gets an organ and who doesn't. I had a lot of mixed emotions watching this.

[@marianalem6601]

In my country, there are strict rules when it comes to getting someone who’s an addict a transplant. First you have to be recovered, you have to go through a lot of psychological and psychiatric tests and then if they’re a candidate, they get on the list. I do know someone who was an addict and got a liver transplant and he takes care of himself.

[@traceymonigatti9886]

My father passed away from an accident and was fortunate enough to be able to donate his organs. The thing is, my father had been an alcoholic most of his life but had been sober for 15 years before he died, so his organs regenerated and he could donate. I don’t hold any judgement against this lady for her addiction, everyone deserves a chance, or chances, regardless of their choices in life. We have no right to pick and choose who lives and dies.

[@jodierudkowski]

❤

[@jh9912]

I don't think so...self inflicted and there are consequences. Terrible to not appreciate that first liver. If she remains clean and sober for 2 yrs, then maybe. Her mom is giving her liver, hope her daughter appreciates it. I have no doubt she is a good person, but the reality is she is an addict. She could relapse over and over...

[@taniapeach6567]

I have compassion for users however as a recovering alcoholic that's sober for 14 years I believe we all have choices . How disciplined can you be with a new body part or is that at catalyst to carry on ????

[@marianac715]

If second chances are given it should be the dear innocent child who has a future to look forward to. His liver failure is not self afflicted. I really don't understand Claire's family not being aware or vigilant about her health or her use of drugs unless there was little contact between them right after her first transplant. I know a couple of organ recipients and they are closely monitored medically. What happened with Claire? She is blessed to have such a loving and supportive family. I hope it works out for them.

[@babygirl3615]

I'm in end stage liver disease and not a drug addict, and can't even get any help since I am uninsured for some unknown reason. It's not fair 😢 thats the USA for you

[@marianac715]

But if you are in the USA, you do qualify for Medicaid that will pay for you.

[@babygirl3615]

@marianac715 I've applied for medicaid and been denied, the only way u are approved for medicaid is if you have a minor child in the home, or get social security disability in which I have applied for and been denied now it's on appeal. It's never an easy thing to get...

[@roselee4445]

​@@marianac715 well. Medicaid is hard to get. You can earn over a limit of very little really and not be able to get it. It's not much income and you can't qualify

[@sarahalbers5555]

I am so sorry. We have a huge problem with insurance companies, Medicare, and Medicaid not helping those who really need help. I suffer from serious migraine headaches. My Dr. gave me some samples of Quilipta, which really helped. The price at pharmacy is close to $1200/per month. Not covered by my insurance. So, my Dr. gives me samples whenever he can. The whole situation is maddening. I pray for people who can't afford insulin, cardiac and hypertension meds- just to name a few.

[@roselee4445]

@@sarahalbers5555 aleve helps my migraine. As well stay very hydrated

[@annettelacey7913]

She is lucky to have a great family behind her,20yrs iv been clean and my mother still dont speak to me or ever wanted to meet my kids,i hope she can stay clean,

[@jandramardges3368]

Tough stuff there. You can overcome this rejection and get through life anyway. Good luck .

[@creatorschild8247]

NO! People who CHOOSE…. To ingest copious amounts of drugs, alcohol & other toxic substances…… should reap what they’ve sown. Just like a heavy cigarette smoker…. Does NOT deserve a lung transplant. You make your choices…. You live with the consequences. Period!

[@colbylawson5331]

Who are we to judge?

[@creatorschild8247]

@@colbylawson5331 JOHN 7:24 😉

[@MrTinkasaurus]

What an incredible gift from her Aunt. I hope Claire gets treatment and mental health support so she doesn’t relapse because that would be a terrible waste.

[@eeeb2140]

She died in surgery

[@tanchauee1165]

@@eeeb2140 who?

[@katdee8328]

​@@tanchauee1165Her mum. My mother wouldnt give me a kidney, we have 2. U can live with 1. 😮

[@reneesantiago6496]

@@katdee8328but it wasn’t her mom who donated the liver…..so how did the mom die??

[@michelleshellbelle1761]

​@@reneesantiago6496not her mom. Claire died.

[@ryanbarker4422]

How to use drugs and anybody that doesn't help themselves don't need help. They have no love for themselves while I have love for them. Love the sinner hate the sin.

[@deesis4962]

As a parent this one is certainly a dilemma. Addiction is a real problem. And this case is not the only case like this. There needs to be a firm plan post operation for the patients to clean up. Like a forced program. The patient agrees to a forced “like prison” process to clean up and rehabilitate.

[@julianakleijn9254]

I don’t think you understand addiction. It’s not a simple go somewhere for a little bit clean up and your fine. I don’t honk you realize that you are NEVER fine. As a former addict with 2 years I’ve relapsed multiple times in the past and it wasn’t for lack of trying nor lack of locking my self in a “prison like” rehab to get clean. It’s a much deeper problem than that

[@Spangletiger]

@@julianakleijn9254 Well said. All that people are seeing are the symptoms of addiction and not the cause. They see the drugs but not the person. I cannot imagine how difficult it must have been for you to get to where you are at now. That takes far more strength and determination than most people will ever appreciate. And, congratulations on passing the 2 year mark! May you continue to heal your life, grow ever stronger and enjoy many, many, more 'anniversaries' to come.

[@deesis4962]

You are right. I dont. But it’s people like you who do. And should speak up and help. It seems like this girl had no assistance after her last transplant. It seems like there is no system at all to help. Surely there is a way of making the odds better for addicts to become clean.

[@deesis4962]

@@Spangletigerit is a wonderful thing. And agree. Overcoming addiction is tremendous. Well done. But the celebration alone does not help. I am sure treating addicts is not a new thing. There has been so much work and statistics surrounding it. But in this instance. There was no support. And there clearly needs to be. Maybe the statistics, knowledge around support could be applied here. Given it has clearly been omitted in this instance.

[@carolgannon2307]

You never recover from addiction it's a life long process of recovery. And you have to want to stop. Getting sober or clean rarely works when you do it for anyone besides yourself.

[@pamelac.3241]

No! I haven't smoked or drank a day in my life and then BOOM in 2013 I was diagnosed with a liver disease. One of the biggest shocks in my life.

[@59Schnauzermom]

My husband had a liver and kidney transplant, the wait was horrible, he was not an alcoholic or a drug user, I don't believe drug users or alcoholic's should be able to get any kind of transplant. They chose to do drugs. Clair chose to use drugs after her 1st transplant, she knew what she was doing.

[@sassybakka]

second change was already given, so I disagree with 3rd chance. As a drug addict myself, I personally wouldnt even agree with 3rd transplant. I would refuse it, if I would be in that position. Im self aware and I would know its my own fault. If Id have to die, well I asked for it. intentionally or not, its still my own responsibility, not someone elses. Ive been heroin addict for last 7 years and I can feel my time already ticking out. I pray to God that he will let me live as long as possible, but in the same time I realise the outcome will be sad, but its my own fault, selfishness and weakness. Im a weak man.

[@brandonrhymez2961]

Recovering addict myself with almost 2 years clean off heroin, it's never too late bro you still got this. Praying for you ❤

[@TheCloser1]

Transplants are too hard to come by to be wasted on drugs

[@Mmlcy23]

She died 2 weeks after the 2nd transplant if anyone is wondering

[@JD-tl7ld]

Addicts rarely change and do not deserve what could give someone deserving life.

[@Jess-ij3sw]

I’m an ex addict. I’ve been clean, nearly 9 years. Some of us do change if we really want it but I do believe she should not have been given a live the first time let alone the second time.

[@marysmith3761]

How sickening. Of course, her family blames something besides Claire.

[@Chickenlegs836]

Bottom of the list PERIOD!!! I feel for her kids who will suffer the most throughout their lives:(((. She was given a chance to continue life but was SELFISH SELFISH SELFISH!! BLESSINGS 🙏🌺🌼🌸

[@brianmarshall7214]

Some people just don't want to see reality and take responsibility for their actions. Are people really that dumb to not know that trying drugs just once could wreck their life?

[@LittleRayofSunshine69750]

It’s a simple answer for me - NO, you get one second chance - other people without drug addiction deserve a chance too!

[@Sakja]

She died in 2010. No second transplant was done.

[@mikalabaker6110]

ABSOLUTELY NOT!!

[@jandramardges3368]

I don’t think that smokers, addicts, alcoholics, or anyone that abuses their bodies should receive transplants when there are many who need them and don’t practice self-destructive habits. I would not donate mine to someone like that or donate one of my loved ones to those either. It’s not punishment, it’s simply that they are not working for their own health so they would be cheating a much more compliant person from life. Their choices, not mine.

[@kerryb751]

I agree except with past smokers. I can renember when smoking was pushed on people back in the day so no one knew it was bad. In fact, i always felt left out at work and didn't get a "smoke break" because i was not a smoker.

[@jandramardges3368]

@@kerryb751 I understand why you think the way you do. However, the warning has been known for over 70 odd years and been printed on the packages of cigarettes since the mid ‘60s. No excuses then, really, are there!??? They are highly addicted and it’s easier to lose weight (and we all know how difficult THAT is) than it is to quit smoking. We all understand that….but, it’s not the hardest thing in the world to do but is certainly one of the most rewarding!

[@rlpittard]

I understand her as a mom, but to throw that amazing gift away and so many others need the same gift. It’s her and Gm’s. I believe she needs to be put on the bottom of the list and whatever happens is meant to be.

[@Sissyshe]

If the government had put that 250,000$ to help her drug issue in the first place it would be a different story!

[@KyanoAng3l0]

Giving an addict a liver transplant without treating the addiction is like giving someone a kidney transplant without getting rid of the pathogen that damaged their kidneys in the first place. IMHO, addicts who need liver transplants should be required to receive the proper mental health treatment, if they aren't already, so they wouldn't squander their second chance.

[@bcoull290]

Those precious lives -may they rest in peace. She doesn’t deserve another chance to disrespect the dead again.

[@nellier3468]

What? Well she passed away. So now you are disrespecting the dead. She had trauma and tried to escape with drugs. It’s a very tragic story.

[@bwild7483]

It's not negative people ready to persecute you. It's people who have been on the transplant waiting list for a long time who would absolutely value the gift of someone elses liver. Its the people on the waiting list who have died waiting for a donated liver. And its the donors family. Perhaps they thought they were giving their loved ones liver to save another persons life. Only to have it thrown away. Donating part of your own liver at your age, which has its future risks, to save your daughter. Well good on you. Lets see if she appreciates the risk you are taking.

[@natahliak7691]

I know this may be a little different but my dad refused a lung transplant. He was a heavy smoker most of his life and continued to smoke even while he was sick in the beginning. His logic....I destroyed my lungs and I'd rather someone else that deserves it receive a donor lung. He passed away 2 months later.

[@davesimth3084]

Yet, people with genuine reason not taking the covid jab is denied a chance.

[@jandramardges3368]

That’s interesting. How did you discover people who refused the Covid jab were denied transplants? I hadn’t been aware of any info on that. Thanks.

[@davesimth3084]

​@@jandramardges3368it's not that hard to find out, people with valid health concerns not taking the covid vaccines were denied transplant operation by hospitals.

[@linda-louiseanthony9802]

Her mother is an enabler. I can see this 2-3 minutes in. That’s why Claire is where she is. Someone always comes in and fixes her problems for her. And this is a VERY big problem. Claire’s mother is not being realistic. And it could end up costing her life. Sorry if that offends someone , but as someone who has been clean from Heroin for 3 years, I think I have enough background to comment. Her mother is either very naïve or incredibly stupid. And I actually say that in kindness, even if it may sound a bit snarky. In saying that it’s also crystal clear to me that she (Claire’s mother) loves ALL of her children and as we see here - she’ll never give up on them. But the more times you try - the odds do NOT improve. In my opinion the more times you try the harder it is. Because then you have another monkey on your back telling you that your a failure. That you’ll never accomplish anything, you can’t do this. That sort of thing. So what I’m saying is that there is still a 97% chance the second time you get clean, the third time you get clean, the 23rd time you get clean! - That you WILL relapse again. Those odds I’m afraid don’t get any better. It’s almost impossible every time. Getting clean though incredibly painful - is actually the easy part. Not relapsing that’s when the real battle begins. This time, Claire is risking her mothers life as well as her own. And that to me, isn’t fair for others waiting on the transplant list. Claire will stay clean if Claire wants to stay clean. End of story. And I don’t think she ‘wants to’. She ‘has to’ and that’s a different kettle of fish. My little sister passed away in Feb of 2020 due to complications with her lupus. She went into Heart failure and there we nothing that could be done for her. She was 28 years old and had left behind a partner of 10 years and a 5 year old daughter. I never used again. I just stopped. Just like that. My family never disowned me whilst I was using. But they would never give me money. They also told me that they loved me and if I wanted help to get clean they would be there. There were many times my mum bought me food, and at least 3 or 4 times my family also helped me with some bills. But they would never ever give me money, and they weren’t interested in getting on the hamster wheel with me, that is addiction. I had a bad accident on a scooter in Thailand in 2016 and almost lost my leg. I’ve had over 15 surgeries both orthopaedic and skin grafting surgery. I was given Oxy Contin when I was discharged from the hospital after the first lot of surgery. I was given more and more of them and then one day instead of slowly weaning me off them they suddenly drastically reduced the number of pills I was prescribed. There were some changes to prescribing laws or something. I became so sick so quickly and realised I had a HUGE problem. I was addicted to them. That’s how it started for me. And it’s the same for a lot of people. I ended up buying heroin to avoid the withdrawal sickness 😔 My little sister passing was the kick up the a$$ I needed. Almost dying of liver failure and getting a transplant was Claire’s second chance. Only time will tell. For me personally the first 12 months were the most difficult. But after achieving that goal, you know what my first thought was? “Oh it’ll be ok if I just use again this once”……….But that’s all it was. A thought. The further I went in my recovery, the father I was from my addiction. Best of luck to anyone here in recovery. If you want it, you’ll do it. And you CAN do it. And anyone who has a loved one struggling with addiction - recovery is possible. And it’s amazing. The only thing your loved one needs to know is - that whilst you unequivocally will not support their ongoing addiction in anyway - you still LOVE them ❤ From Melbourne 🇦🇺

[@peggyregier8296]

Yes. I know a big drinker who just got a transplant. I think it's different in different states.

[@Skullswithdronesinside]

Was he sober for 9 months? Some places allow transplants if sober for a certain time period.

[@pri.sci.lla.]

She already had a transplant and didn’t stop. Why would this time be different? One organ was already wasted on her and could’ve gone to someone who would’ve cared for it

[@Rovsau]

There's audio missing.

[@Always_Thinking]

In the USA she would have not been eligible for a transplant. Organs are too precious to give to someone who won't rest the gift. The only way she should get it is if it matches NO ONE else. I feel bad for her children. I doubt the loan will be repaid. At this point they would agree to anything! IMO if family wants to take the chance with their organs & health & have the money, it's their prerogative!

[@kyle782]

No, drug addicts dont deserve it. Save them for people who are not drags on society.

[@EmbalmerEmi]

A second liver absolutely not,she had the chance to step up for her kids and live but she stumbled.

[@Xfhcgnjffhjmjvfg]

No sound when the text begins

[@kricket8801]

Audio weird or quiet for anyone else?

[@mousymeh]

Same here😆

[@jonnyqwst]

Insanity. Let her go Unfair

[@maemarcil149]

A young man had cirrhosis from alcoholism, was refused a liver transplant altho he had given up drinking. Without giving him a chance, Dr decided, once young man received a liver, he would begin drinking again and destroy the transplant. Drs didn’t give him a second chance at life. They made the choice for him.

[@DiosaDe1So1]

The real victims: Her children. How dare she. This boils my blood. Someone upstairs was like, “Nup, I gave you a chance and you blew it already. You’re not surviving this next one.”

[@psychic7615]

It’s hard to not do everything for your family member, but she really shouldn’t have gotten a second liver. She wasted the first one. The second liver should have gone to someone who would cherish such a life saving gift. I’m going to donate my organs when I die, but I’d be rolling in the grave if the recipient just abused the gift from me. I’d probably haunt them til they die, and then I’d say “Well you really f*cked up that gift, didn’t you?”.

[@Ricy013]

She allready had one Chance with a New liver.. Thats enough, she will not learn

[@IreneRattray]

No that woman doesn't deserve another liver.

[@johnblyth9787]

I am an alcoholic, now just short of 34 years sober. I was a virtual park bench drunk for 17 years. At no point did I wake up one day and say I want to be an alcoholic. It was my lot in life. If you have not walked a mile in my shoes, please don't judge or criticise me. Will this young lady stay clean. Who knows, even she does not know the answer. When she says she means it this time, she would pass a lie detector test. But well may go back. I hope she does make it, for her, her family, and for her children. So please show love, not judgement. Only another person who is a drug addict, alcoholic, or any addiction, can understand anther one. John Alcoholic, greatfully sober.💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

[@thewarriorbunny]

Sadly after the successful operation, 2 weeks later while still in Singapore, she suffered a blood clot and passed away. there is other documentaries on her now. One stating the possible cause of her drug abuse. I understand why organs are not given to drug abusers, an organ is a very prescious gift and you need to be responsible and on medication to stop organ rejection. - sadly often drug abusers are carrying self loathing, and other psychological issues which makes the success stories far and few between. - but honestly if she was my daughter, I would want to save her with all my heart too.

[@kylieh3329]

It is a disease and addiction. She had no choice or she wouldn't have done it. The language in this interview was horrible. Every life matters. To say "wasted on a drug addict" is just mean. I'm so sorry for her and her mother. Thank goodness for the lovely minister. It's our job as humans to ease suffering wherever possible, without exception. Drug addiction is a disease and heroine is so hard to beat. This poor family needs compassion. When did we become judge, jury and executioner for drug use?

[@mandyellis876]

No they don’t! Addicts should never ever be eligible to squander precious resources. Imagine all those deserving folks who didn’t get the chance of life because an addict was facilitated instead and wasted the gift of the organ. It’s like a second death for the donor’s family. This is utterly unconscionable and should never have been allowed in the first place! That mother is nauseating in her glibness.

[@hollypytel7668]

The audio went out after 30 sec, the audio came back on and then went off again near the end of the video. Please do not post a video without first watching it through and correcting any audio issues. That being said i do enjoy watching 60 min Australia.

[@lyndac.3742]

When she got the first liver, did she go to treatment for her substance use disorder? Why didn’t she take medication to assist her recovery from heroin, I need answers!

[@marissa._]

A.) Let her pass on B.) Give her another chance...to squander another organ I'm going with (A.) Its called accountability for a reason! Her mom will say anything to make up unjustifiable excuses for her daughter and NOT hold her accountable! She already had her chance and she f***ed it up twice! She messed up her own liver and then she messed up the donors liver which is so disrespectful! That's disrespectful to the donor themselves AND the donor's family! I'm not organ donor and this is why! When I pass, I don't want my organ going to the wrong person! And to make matters worse, she was somehow able to move to the top of the waiting list vs. a kid who didn't do the stuff she's done.

[@gabriellekoukis9460]

Yes

[@loumullen614]

It's not negative of people's point of view. here, Claire is an adult, not a child, she and she alone stuck a needle in her vein, that's negligent of her as a mum, not to mention the gift she was handed first time around.

[@TheC3.]

As a mother, I understand a mother would give her life for her child. But in this case, it was for naught. I am speechless... Addiction is a wretched condition, one we should feel sympathy for, however far removed form one's moral code it is.

[@christinevanduuren5014]

It's a slap in the face of the donor. How pathetic.

[@tzounakii]

As an organ donor, I would be very upset knowing that my gift to the recipent went to waste.

[@chiberjuberdourado2487]

No, they don’t deserve organs.