FENTANYL KILLS: Austen Babcock's Story - episode 133

[@lrp87]

This is a sad one in more ways than one.

[@Oh_ohsheila]

@@lrp87 so sad, a life set up for failure

[@itsppi]

Yeah. I feel really bad for him and his mom.

[@daynasafranek7807]

It’s easy to judge the family who is still here, but unless we can live their lives, nobody can know their journey in life and what they have been through. I’m so sorry that Austen is gone. ❤🕊️

[@jillmiller1705]

Revelation 18:23 By pharmakia all nations are deceived

[@aprilbabcock4517]

Thank you so much for support and no there is much more to the story. A big part I wish I would’ve talked about. He lived for 25 years and he did not receive one Christmas present or birthday present from his father how sad he did suffer with depression.

[@jenniferpattee2463]

Say it, mama...I LOVE how you're not scared to speak your mind! I agree with you 100 %, the government could do more; instead their sending aide to other countries, when they should be helping our own, it's really sickening...I am so sorry for your loss, so young, omg...my heart goes out to you ❤️

[@nikitiam6568]

I feel her anger. Too many humans are dying and we can’t seem to stop it. Her feelings are raw and understandable in my opinion. Rest in peace to her son.

[@aprilbabcock4517]

Thank you. And in the short 30 minutes, it’s not the entire story. There’s so much more I see I’m crucified for telling my stories so thank you for the support.

[@denisesalles7248]

There are too many of these - way too frequent. Fentanyl MUST be eliminated.

[@benmack7177]

Are you 5 ?

[@magyarmainer4692]

It actually goes into the epidural for women giving birth .

[@Shuntae-p9o]

​@@benmack7177ARE YOU

[@lynnflynn5591]

There's truth to this mom's inference that without health insurance, you need wealth to afford good drug treatment. If you have a good education, you probably have a good job with insurance. Sadly, so many people are falling between the cracks - especially the impoverished.

[@cyrillyons1531]

My heart breaks with every true horrific story! I am a former mistake maker, now 51 years old. If I was 21 years old with the invincibility I thought I had in today's climate, I am afraid I would have been one of these preventable deaths if there was enforcement on what comes into our country every single day! 🙏 Prayers to this family & anyone affected by this horror anywhere!

[@Gorillafishing]

I’m 57, I’m glad this horror wasn’t around in my 20s. Experimentation is no longer an option for the young people today. This is poison not dope. My ❤️ heart breaks for these parents.

[@elexis3728]

I think about this often too. I’m now 45 but had all this been going on when I was outside making as many bad decisions as I was, I probably wouldn’t have made it. I did have a car accident that resulted in me not walking again but my parents didn’t have to bury a child and that’s a blessing!

[@stacyward4309]

We never heard of fentynl even up to the mid 2000s. Back in the 70s it was acid and mescaline but at least you lived to see the next day.

[@katiedunson5400]

We ALL make mistakes. Unfortunately the stakes in our younger people's lives are higher now. Proud of you for every day you move forward, though!

[@lindagee8724]

​@@Gorillafishing you are so right, the minds temporary soother has been replaced with poison. That's all you can really call it

[@laney3182]

It’s rough being a parent today.

[@hopemurray8572]

My son died from fentanyl overdose and he was a football player , baseball, soccer, also. Roller skater. Happy person who would make people make up and be happy. My son had autism. My son was diagnosed with this. . They didn’t address him. He couldn’t talk until he was given a speech therapist. My son suffered. He got worse and people had him sign insurance policies for a payment for drugs and stuff owed to people. It was murder/ suicide.. yes I am doing ca civil rights case plus they left him dead in his car for 16 hours before they checked. I was told he fell asleep. Never woke up.,my son got bad when he didn’t make football pros😢😢😢

[@PatFord-og7rv]

Love your honesty, my son died at 40 from fentanyl, not a drug addict .

[@pompom11]

My diagnosis of Generalized Anxiety Disorder has crippled me, up until my Doctor prescribed Xanax. Unfortunately I’ve been on it a really long time. By the end of the month the prescription is about empty, and “friends” say they know where to get it, on the streets. No Way would I take street drugs, if a few grains of fentanyl can kill I do not want to die. I’ll have to deal with withdrawals (which are much worse than heroin) until the Drug Store has my script filled. Very sorry about your son, my son almost died from other drugs and booze, and my oldest sister died at 38, she’d be 71 if she wasn’t a fool. I’m the last sibling alive, all my loved ones are gone including my wife of 49 years. Pat, keep accepting contentment, happiness is difficult to find any more. 🌹

[@aprilbabcock4517]

I’m so sorry mama🙏🙏

[@milena7043]

I don't even know what to say anymore..... Thanks Mr. Glen for sharing. God bless you 🙏.

[@bridgethockney2303]

Mom, my heart breaks for you. You didn't do a thing wrong by trying to help him. He was a trooper all his life for you. Be proud of what a good, kind man you held close to your heart. ❤

[@aprilbabcock4517]

Thank you Bridget. ❤

[@Marianne-hn6qj]

I like you so much. You are so strong and brave!

[@Marianne-hn6qj]

❤

[@millenniumtowerskelton5143]

The best quote! “We have enabled and shown tough love and we all have dead kids” Mama of Austen, I am so sorry for the loss of your son. 🙏🏻

[@aprilbabcock4517]

Thank you so much

[@scottdorsey8220]

Wow! This poor guy was a victim of ongoing negligence at his school. After all the effort the mom went through for assistance, he got nothing. How did they allow him to be passed onto the next grade each year, when it was clear he'd absorbed very little each school year? His self esteem was shot. His Elementary school should have ensured he read at an 8th Grade Level before graduating him! Then, the High school shouldn't have to worry about that. Poor guy! Parents, get your children tested early for learning disabilities. Once they're diagnosed, the kid will be managed differently. This shouldn't happen to all the kids who struggle in this way. This can be a great boost to their self-confidence improve reasoning and make better choices. May Austen RIP.

[@soybeandud4732]

Home school

[@aprilbabcock4517]

Thank you Scott, looking back I wish I did things different but all I can do is move forward and help save lives

[@patriciapearl2529]

I have a brother who is an addict, he is 59 years old has been using drugs and alcohol since he was 13. He’s only using alcohol now since he’s older but has used heroine, acid, pcp, pills, speed, etc. my mom used to blame his friends but as time went on and the years passed, she figured out it was his fault and only his. He got a few friends addicted as well. He even sat down with her and told her it was his choice and only his and it was nothing she did wrong. Addiction is a choice we make, regardless of what your choice of poison is, the quicker we realize that, the easier it is for us to understand and accept.

[@soybeandud4732]

Truth

[@lg6041]

I am so sorry that your son passed. Some people on here have no idea what it is like to be the mother of an addict. In my case it alcoholism (my daughter). I have tried tough love. I have tried being extra living and being there all day everyday with her. It is a struggle for the child and for the parent. My grandson (from my other daughter) is on the spectrum. He was a preemie. He struggled in kindergarten because his teacher failed to give him the sight words for half the year! (She was later fired after that year). He struggled the next two years. My daughter had to beg and plead with the school to test him. Then he finally gets dyslexia help for 20 minutes during reading class. They finally held him back his second grade year. Every year it was a battle to keep his accommodations in place. I know because I attended every ARD meeting with my daughter. He is now in high school and scraping by. He tries very hard. He will be a Sophomore this year. Mom, I feel for you. I think the school district failed your son. I think the government has failed us al when it comes to the cartels etc. I also know my daughter and your son chose to take the drugs (alcohol) etc., but you are right! There are a lot of people who should be alive today! My heart is broken for you! You are doing what you can. You are getting the word out there. People - don’t think it can’t happen to your own kid. It can!

[@hopemurray8572]

Same thing happened to me my son when he went t placer county

[@aprilbabcock4517]

Thank you

[@mschocolateawesome22]

I love her story because it was REAL, RAW and to the point. I live in Baltimore City so I know and understand exactly what she is talking about. These people DO NOT CARE! From the government, the schools, the courts, the programs. No one tries to help you when you’re trying to help yourself. My prayers and heart go out to you so much. I have 5 sons that I am raising in this wicked city/world and I talk to them about fentanyl and pray they never go thru this. 🙏🏾🙏🏾💙

[@kell-yh4ec]

Yeah they never help here. I was passed out and only one cop tried helping me.

[@melissahedges2031]

RIP Austen ❤️

[@brendakruger2597]

This is so heartbreaking.

[@marleymcfly2818]

I'm really sorry for your loss! You have every right to be upset. I hope you find some peace with the death of your son. Find comfort in his memories. A lot of people failed you and your son. Thank you for sharing his story.

[@tammyp9160]

RIP Austin Thank you April for all you do. 🙏

[@jdubthavirgo665]

People who are commenting negative things, things about her accountability, her son's accountability.... That's for her and her family to deal with. Ya'll can be so compassionate for some and so hateful others. If you're not sending love learn how to keep those judgements to yourself.

[@TexasPictures]

Well said

[@atrinibeauty]

Couldn’t have said it better myself! How DARE people say that the school did their part for him academically?! These negative nancies need to have several 💺

[@Jay_nicola]

💯

[@mariela06012]

Thank You 💯💯! I don’t understand how people could be so insensitive !

[@eerye70]

I am very sorry for your loss. I pray you and your family are doing as well as can be expected.

[@briannumme9337]

I like this Mom…she keeps it REAL…

[@danatinney8743]

We have lost our 2 younger sisters. Within 2 years. RIP Amanda and Joy. Yes there's something terribly wrong.

[@kriskadobermiller9293]

Love you Mom!! Your not alone! I know nothing will bring him back! That’s the hardest thing to accept! I lost my only daughter June 3, 2024! She was living in a sober living home!! It’s so wrong!!!

[@gonzaloarvietti7189]

So sorry for your lost ❤ If one day you ma am is ready. We like to hear your story. Your daughter name could help others like me or many others boys and girls.

[@amandareed1871]

People that blame the world for their son or daughters fentinol death they get angry, sad, if I should of would of could of attitude self blame guilt it’s all part of grieving how do I know that because I went through that . To this very day I still blame myself. I’m his mother and my son’s birthday was July 17 th😢. I have compassion for this mother and many more that are going throught this emotional pain.

[@kathleenperreault3000]

Mom - I have a friend whose daughter was pushed from grade to grade without actually getting any education and was never tested. My friend also went to the school over and over and they still did nothing. My friend sued the school district and won!!!

[@MimiCoco-gt7zo]

Wow that's crazy

[@pattyraley9492]

Well said, she’s exactly right !!

[@amandareed1871]

Sharing is so helpful

[@deanawells4395]

I agree with Baltimore County public schools. We had to do private schools for 2 of our sons. Both got diagnosed with dyslexia by me getting the testing, paying for the testing and paying for the very expensive private schools for 2 children. It is sad these children just get passed on and overlooked in public schools here.

[@angelabordack]

@@MagpieAnnie73I’m sorry but I’m having a very hard time making sense of your comment. Half of it, is a run on sentence with no punctuation and the other half is spelling errors. I honestly do not understand.

[@deanawells4395]

@@angelabordack yes I did not use my grammar and punctuation. Call it I just don’t care of such anymore in life. The moral of the statement is we as parent shouldn’t need to fight to get our children tested and pay for testing. Our school system is broken.

[@kp4636]

To be fair, there are a lot of people who can diagnose dyslexia. Most being various types of psychologists. However, schools typically have one psychologist. Larger schools perhaps have more, but dyslexia, specifically, is not typically diagnosed by the school. Teachers can tell a parent about the options if a child is struggling, but they cannot tell you directly or specifically to get your child tested. Why? Because teachers cannot “diagnose” dyslexia. (If the teacher is wrong and told a parent to get a child tested because they suspected dyslexia, the parent will most likely sue the teacher or school for that $ back to pay for the testing when there was no dyslexia diagnosis.) I’m not trying to be confrontational. I just wanted to explain why dyslexia isn’t typically diagnosed through the school. I hope that helps to explain how this breakdown occurs between families and the schools.

[@deanawells4395]

@@kp4636 we in Baltimore County Maryland are not that fortunate to have public schools to provide testing for children. Leaving parents left to pushing to get children tested, paying to get the child tested and paying for private education so the child can be taught the way he or she needs to learn. If I would have left my sons in our public schools they would be a mess. At 24 my youngest son graduated a private high school for his disability, owns his own demolition company, a house he built and vehicles. My first son to be diagnosed went to a private school for disabilities then was able to be excepted to boys Latin to then graduate with honors from college with a bachelor’s degree. No one should need to fight public schools to get testing for their children or pay for testing or only have the option of private schools if they need special education.

[@scottdorsey8220]

It's all by design. America is lost.

[@amylynnnich607]

This woman speaks the truth!!!!!

[@tiffanycrockett8438]

You are Soo real Momma ❣️❣️ thanks for your testimony...... I'm sure you've just help sooo many people...

[@normn2915]

Wish she would have walked us through the day he passed away, like where was the mother that day? What exactly happened etc.

[@soybeandud4732]

The myth that it’s overdose or substance abuse drives me nuts. She spoke it the best.

[@olliekyles2159]

Weird. If you requested an evaluation for an IEP, it should have happened. typically, it is not just given. That is a full sit-down discussion with your education team.

[@mariyahj8609]

So sad 😢. Austin’s mom shirt is very catchy & a sad reality. Thank you for sharing Austin’s story and my condolences to your family.

[@scottdorsey8220]

Twisted sense of humor but honest. Keep sharing your story. Someone will hear it and save a life.

[@aprilbabcock4517]

Thank you

[@kirastus]

Watching these heart-breaking videos... I feel like I did when I went to a few Al-Anon meetings, and I just wish that I could hold everyone and together we try to fix everything. Having such straight-talking and courageous mothers and fathers and siblings telling their honest stories is likely to be the first step...

[@edc9864]

Amen mama. I get you. There are no right answers in this war. Prayers to you and yours❤.

[@chasitylove1900]

It’s so obvious you did the best you could! Ignore anyone who says anything different! There is no one person or situation to blame! It’s a multitude of things known and unknown! At the end of the day, it’s truly sickening how many ways this is getting into our society robbing lives! I’m so sorry for your loss!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@robinh8416]

Our government is complicit. This is no accident. If a jet plane full of over 200 people crashed daily, they’d shut down air travel til they fixed it. I’m so sorry for your loss of your beautiful son. 😢🙏🏻

[@karlaplascencia7998]

I agree with you. It’s an every American problem. My heart hurts for your family and it’s clear to see that Austen was let down by the school and the government. This could have been prevented. Please know that sharing this is helping many.

[@stevensanchez6412]

RIP Austen.B

[@drintx5734]

I love this mom. She is real and she is honest. I tough loved my kids too. One is dead and the other is in prison again.

[@LivLovePray-f5o]

I had a mom who would sit me on her lap, bring out the newspaper to the funnies section and ask me which comic I'd like for her to read to me. She also purchased Dr. Seuss book bundles for me to learn from. All parents are different. I had not one, but two parents who were PRESENT for me. Perfect? No. Present, yes. They did the best they could. I will always remember the gift I was given by God the Father Almighty/Jesus to me in the form of my mom and dad. I was loved, protected and they did their best for me. My mom and I were together the longest because my dad passed from a massive coronary when I was six. Mom then had to become dad and mom for me and she did a phenomenal job. My parents loved me and protected me. I hope I'll be able to see them again when I pass. I do my best not to judge parents such as the one in the vid because we don't know how HER childhood was. She did the best she could with the knowledge she was provided over time. Bottom line.

[@aprilbabcock4517]

I read my son and his sister Dr. Seuss. I have every single Dr. Seuss book now and now my grandkids have them, but I did read to my son every night and scratched his back to bed every night until he was about 11 years old and this story was 30 minutes long. It’s nearly the tip of the story. It’s not the entire story Austin never had a father. He lived for 25 years and not received one birthday or Christmas present in 25 years of life. How sad is that he did, suffer with depression

[@VelvetRoma]

Exact thing I did with my kids! Sat them down at 4 and 5 sounding out words and phonetics, and by 5/6 reading newspapers, Dr Seuss and Asterix the Gaul. This is not a comparison to other kids, just my joining in your conversation. Bless his mother, too many people and establishments failed Austin may he RIP 🕊️

[@gladyskravitzjr825]

Momma, you are 100 percent right about who is allowing this genocide. You have my total respect. 😢

[@darrylcummings987]

So sorry.. I feel her pain. 🙏

[@sistatiph2308]

I have a child im fighting for now. People think that Free and Appropriate education is Real for everyone. It's not. The reality schools only care about what they don't have to pay for. My 7 year old can't read. At all. He has Autism. As long as he is sitting still, not disruptive he is an honor roll student. They tried to cover it by marking him absent 22 days of school. How would he be honor roll? The parapro even sat and gave him answers on testing. Until you have a child who lives this you have no sympathy. I 100% bet this baby was high functioning Autism. Because he sounds exactly like my 7-year-old with 1 obsession. And when they don't get the help that they need the mom can't do anything about it...people have to be on BOARD. Until you're fighting day and night, years on end....YOU WILL NEVER KNOW. Don't judge this MOTHER , she didn't have the support she needed either. I already know how many times she went up to the school and the ER and how many places said that he is FINE. I am here Right now. Only in Alabama

[@brendagariepy2885]

God bless you for sharing your story. I’m so sorry for your loss😢 Everyone should wear the tee shirt you have on. It speaks volumes!

[@annemcvea3359]

Sorry for this poor mum…sorry for your loss.

[@MyIrishHomestead]

It's hard to know what more this mother could have done. She loved him. She advocated for him. She counselled him. Where was the support within the system (i.e. healthcare). As this mother said, if you don't have the money, you're stuffed! So sad to see lives snuffed out like this. I'm sorry to this mother and her family for the devastating loss of their loved one.

[@tracyrobillard7431]

So devastating 😢

[@kellyreilly-robinson2130]

Austen mattered and I'm so sorry♥️

[@MichelleLadzinski]

R.i.p. Austin 😢

[@simmonssimmons4494]

Sorry 😟 for your lost. 😢

[@Lenergyiskey358]

The whole system has, in this womans case, failed her child. From the school to the courts. The system is so understaffed and underfunded that kids fall through the cracks. This poor kid was one of them. This, kicking kids out of their sport for not making grades, when there has been cries for help from the kid and the parent which were ignored, is ridiculous. I understand her frustration in this. Then in the end Fentanyl ended the struggle. RIP Austin. My heart goes out to this mum who was so correct in what she said about raising your kids. There is no manual and enablers lose kids, tough love parents lose kids, and I would add to that, poor, rich, white, black, difficult homes, loving homes, so on and so forth. It does not matter. This shit is real and effecting all people and needs to be stopped.

[@branevans3705]

Mama: your son (and you) were failed quite a few times through his schools and the judicial system. That old saying, "It takes a village," rings true-especially nowadays. In addition, this country has consistently failed regarding the availability and affordability of good addiction and mental health treatment. As a mom of a recovering addict, you feel like you're spinning in a circle with your arms flailing. You advocated for and loved your son-that's all one could do. Rest Easy Austin ❤

[@darlawalker348]

I’m so sorry for you and your family. My youngest is thirteen years opioid addiction but come to find out now meth addiction for at least a year and a half now.

[@KimfromMichigan-x2u]

April, sorry about all the road blocks you had to go through. Austen, too many places failed you too. I am so sorry for you and your loved ones. RIH young man.

[@ilonagasiorska7112]

To the point, nothing more or less💪🏻🕊️

[@lisad9376]

I’m so sorry mama! You’re so right, everything you said is true. Our beautiful country is being destroyed by this drug. RIP Austen ❤️🙏🏻

[@xyz-123-q1k]

A child can't self advocate. Baltimore sucks. RIP Austen ❤

[@kell-yh4ec]

Baltimore pushed psych meds on me at 7. My mom allowed it and she was very abusive. I wish cps was called

[@dagmaryork4940]

I am so sorry for your loss!💔 Don’t be virtue signaling people, unless you have walked the exact same path you have no right to judge.

[@limabima77]

That t-shirt wow!!! It's true though.

[@mariyahj8609]

I agree !

[@shellydavis8279]

My mother in law told me that similac had a major psychological effect on a childs developement. She had a discussion with the pediatrician during a visit. She was right! My children didn't have any deficiencies so weren't eligible for WIC . Which caused hyperactivity that increases mental incapacity

[@HellaReckless]

Damn we were the same age. Long live your son 🙏🏿

[@Shoddiegirl]

I'm so sorry for you💔. China makes a percentage of the meds that go to our pharmacies I was told. Our business men are so moved by greed. Sickening!!!

[@a.ml.t.9289]

Im so sorry for your loss.💔 He mattered he was here! They all mattered. I dont trust this government either.

[@jcochron1]

The school failed him and so did the court. His mom did everything she could! God bless mom and his family and give them strength 🙏🙏

[@debradavis9589]

My condolences 😢

[@wadewilsonwhonewalls]

These oftentimes devolve into blaming instead of celebration of life. Also, demonitize these. Having commercials run is a reminder that someone is making money off of this.

[@wadewilsonwhonewalls]

Before i listened to it had that opinion. As expected. May be the worst one ever. I generally listen to these to remind myself about the delusion most of these parents have on parenting style, the role education has, government, and name dropping the soup-du-jour diagnosis phrases and terms. People should only watch these to look at peoples mistakes, flawed thinking, or the subtle cues that might save your loved ones. Lots of misdirected rage. And those highly apt to read the comments to enrage themselves even further. Proportionaly, most suffer in silence.

[@PragueMom]

​@@wadewilsonwhonewalls ... you might want to edit your comment again. Better yet, delete it

[@TexasPictures]

The commercials are necessary. We don’t charge anyone anything to create these stories, and we travel all over the country to create these stories. The little bit of revenue that comes from KZbin commercials makes the series sustainable.

[@brandihickman5623]

​@@wadewilsonwhonewallsWe all have different parenting styles, but it didn't save our children. The systems failed our kids and they are the professionals. Do we blame ourselves? Absolutely! The fact is, if we got the help we begged for for our children it could have been different. Had a mother blaming the parents for their parenting, and a few weeks later she was begging for prayers for her child. Watch what you say. You may think you know what your child doing, but you don't. Especially those with perfect parents.

[@wadewilsonwhonewalls]

Typical Storyline: He/She was a child He/she got in trouble alot I am single parent. He/she hing out with the wrong crowd He/she was ONLY doing marijuana. They were partying too much (woohoo it's days of week). Lets redefine partying to what it is... an excuse for day to day not being awesome They started dating so and so They did so many drugs. Their friends could have saved them (as if drugs arent Russian roulette I blame society and am now an activist These need to be interview based. Maybe not a news reporter, maybe another grieving parent. 100+ of these in there are only a select few that arent living in a fairytale.

[@catherinegrace2366]

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[@deannajanac4173]

Good job April!!!

[@jeremylamovsky9868]

Man, its wild how when you get older some things make so much more sense. when she talks about how her son didnt complain about going to the learning center and school in general. I come from a long line of underachievers. I wish id sucked it up and tried. I didnt know what to do with my life and it led to all my problems. Now im 34, went back to school last year. Starting all over. And what does she want us to do, invade China? It all comes down to us. Our choices. These politicians dont give a shit about us, the drug problem just opens your eyes

[@MZTHICK76]

What is a whippet??

[@VeronicaReveles408]

Isn't that an old school drug from the 60's?

[@patriciapearl2529]

It’s NOZ. That laughing gas, instead of the tank and balloons they use disposals.

[@hopemurray8572]

My son would cry about his girlfriend too. Broken both. Now she is sitting in jail. Her parents next for making him sign insurance policies. 😢😢😢

[@sistatiph2308]

If children were Diagnosed with Executive Dysfunction Disorder at an early age- He would likely still be here. Austen would be alive had he gotten this diagnosis and someone needs to PAY But they do not want to diagnose poor people with this they want to throw our babies in Jail.

[@Colinmcdougall6996]

Dear Lord what kind of school system / court system what a joke. This is horrible. My heart ❤️ goes out to you mom. And the Loss of your beautiful son Austin.💖

[@mojoe3012]

The mother is a pretty lady

[@vickirichardson2705]

I'm sorry for your loss. I have a question, what is a whippet? I honestly don't know. I'm not very knowledgeable about drugs but I'm trying to learn because I have a grandson dabbling in pot. When I was raising kids it seems like I didn't really have to worry so much about drugs. These days are just different. Again I'm so sorry for your loss 😢

[@Cinnamongirl65]

@@vickirichardson2705 It’s nitrous oxide

[@emilyevans6989]

Recreational use of Nitrous Oxide.

[@vickirichardson2705]

@emilyevans6989 oh wow thank you so much for answering my question. How do they get ahold of that and do they inhale it? I'm sorry for being so naive but I'm trying to learn

[@mariela06012]

Im sorry for your loss mom!! You did the best you could!!! So many insensitive people in these comments, most likely people who never been even close to someone struggling with addiction!!! If you don’t have anything nice to say then don’t say anything at all !!

[@pompom11]

April please ignore losers and haters, I don’t have to say this I know you do already. This shit is SO DEADLY a few uncut grains the size of salt will kill. Remember all loving and great memories of Austin. I grew up in the 1960’s now realize I had PTSD and Severe learning disabilities due to bullying and horrible dysfunctional home life. Guess what, I graduated Magna Cum Laude from College with my Doctorate, back when a student could do College and work and pay the way, graduating in 1979. I was able to raise 4 children with all the love and “things” I went without. April I am sending you Peace, Love, and find Contentment. Hugs, Dr. Bob 🌹

[@bethlouden3333]

You are so right. We are losing our future at an alarming rate. And our government doesn't care😢

[@reneerichardson8778]

hmmmm smh fuck the system...

[@colourfulcrafts5492]

I totally agree with her.

[@Ivithatgirl]

I have a genuine question after hearing these stories I’m wondering what can actually be done about this epidemic. America has had a war on drugs for as long as I can remember can this be stopped?

[@TexasPictures]

The key has to be addressing the demand. As long as there is a demand, supply finds a way.

[@deanawells4395]

Testing these children is so important. It should not be on the parents to get testing and pay for testing and paying for extra outside education. I did the entire Sylvan learning lessons at a huge cost for my daughter and that didn’t help either. As an adult she got diagnosed with ADD and found out that was the problem the entire time 😢.

[@amandareed1871]

People don’t choose to overdose and die. People don’t say I’m going to grow up and be an addict. It’s a disease just like alcoholism. But the ugly part of overdosing on fentinol and these kids don’t know about this fentinol because you can’t see it because it’s called the silent killer. No body should have to die because of a choice or mistake these children made in life. My baby would have been 27 years old as of yesterday if he didn’t get poisoned by some idiot out there dropping pills in my son’s alcoholic beverage. It’s very disappointing that these people that go around poisoning people they just sit there and watch them drink the poison with the alcohol in it. I am very angry and frur

[@patriciapearl2529]

I agree, it’s a silent killer and horrible drug. I am so sorry for your loss.

[@DioriChanel]

I be sober 3 years 5 months 7 days keep be strong sober 🩷🩷🩷🩷💜💜💜💜💜💭💜💜💜🤗🤗🤗

[@TexasPictures]

We also have a series of addiction recovery stories that you might find interesting. Here's a link to the playlist: From Addiction to Recovery - kzbin.info/aero/PLdCPA32W_p39Z8hi7xSIX3Fkqmhd7mRzj

[@KimfromMichigan-x2u]

3 yrs 5 mos and 10 days Nikki, keep on counting!!!! BTW, my daughters name is Renee. GL., Kim

[@sharonpinkerton8297]

Ignorance on school part I'm sorry❤

[@kimpierce1483]

Thank you for telling your son's story. I think you did everything you possibly could for him. Fentanyl never sleeps it is evil. I like what you said. Sorry for your loss mom.

[@otsdrselse1163]

Everything she could??? Were you not listening??? I understand she's grieving but much much more she could've done. There was so much more to this episode than fentynol.

[@kimpierce1483]

@@otsdrselse1163 No I was listening and yes the school system failed him I agree with that. I just wanted to say something nice. I appreciate these videos.

[@PragueMom]

​@@otsdrselse1163 ... troll much? Unless you are God, you have no right to judge nor condemn.

[@milanimorales2645]

There was another boy that got kicked off of wrestling and the mom said when he got kicked off of wrestling, that led to more drug seeking behaviors. So mom saying Austin getting kicked off of soccer caused more drug seeking behaviors... yikes. They gotta stop kicking these boys off of school sports. Maybe they could allow them to carry the water coolers and other equipment until the grades come back up.

[@GetonMylevel132]

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[@VCobalt48]

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[@susanamunoz9902]

The Bible is our manual for raising our kids

[@MyMiMi1969]

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[@brandip77]

“Americans are being euthanized by China.” This is absolute truth. I’m so sorry this loving mother is going through such heartbreak. May God comfort and bless you.

[@gonzaloarvietti7189]

❤amazong coment China is sending a lot of good images and cool life trough tic and Toc

[@jamesnorman1630]

I understand she is mourning but the end she really went off on a tangent there about China etc.

[@principecaprincipeca2243]

Ok. This was a totally different approach from the mother than in the last episode. Love the shirt. Very powerful.

[@dakotablue3366]

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[@theresekirkpatrick3337]

So sorry for your loss. There’s nothing you could’ve done. If it was around when we were young we wouldn’t be here today. Kids cant experiment with anything anymore. 😢