FENTANYL KILLS: Brodie Tribbett's Story

A mother shares her story of losing her 15-year-old son to fentanyl poisoning in this documentary about the dangers of illicit drugs. To use this presentation at high schools or other educational applications, contact Texas Pictures through our website at www.texas-pictures.com.
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[@BabyDee72]

You can't just blame those who sold the pills, and I'm speaking as a mom who went through it. We need to hold our own kids accountable for their part getting it and taking it

[@williamsperling5379]

You are wrong poisoning someone weather it be Rat poison or whatever is MURDER!

[@meloyello3904]

Totally agree..

[@QueenSuga405]

@@williamsperling5379 nobody forced them to take those pills. That’s what’s wrong with a lot of you. You lack accountability.

[@belligirl21]

Respectfully, I disagree with you and I’m the Mother of a dead son as a result of fentanyl. The drug dealer’s are 100% responsible for the deaths they cause.

[@jeffjones3040]

@@williamsperling5379 .....Do you ACTUALLY think that most dealers WANT their CUSTOMERS TO die? Dealers want to make MONEY, they are not interested in getting rid of their SOURCE of money. I suppose that is rocket science to you, pea-brain.

[@tamarakindle73]

Unfortunately no child tells their parents everything. I am so sorry for your loss RIP Brodie. *edit if you say your child tells you EVERYTHING you missed the whole point of the video.

[@martinemikita9281]

I beg to differ... I've had my 4 teens tell me things that floored me... they have brought home questionable substances... I'll leave it at that. The substances were handed over as every single one was hot for fentanyl...

[@martinemikita9281]

Also... it means nothing tht my kids do tell me everything... it doesn't make me better... not at all. All kids are different. ❤ No child should die. Ever.

[@keeper6458]

​@@martinemikita9281but that's not common

[@martinemikita9281]

@@keeper6458 ur 100% right!!

[@Freeway5mobbin]

@@martinemikita9281 that’s cap no one tells there parents anything goofy unless u white probably

[@marksolis8117]

Brodie was one of my closest and first friends ever, and it hasn’t ever really been the same since I got that call one morning about it all, he was a true angel sent straight from heaven.

[@sandyjam1320]

Sorry babe, stay strong and smart ok. He’s gonna always watch over you. So Sorry for the loss of your friend. ..

[@deniseblackburn33]

Sp sorry prayers ❤

[@villainess9092]

keep strong

[@Lemon_fox]

I am so sorry for your loss. 💔

[@belindavandyk6128]

Love Transcends all Dimensions...for now you just love and care and communicate differently

[@lousinetatarian6371]

I think all these cases should be shown in all the schools

[@user-yu7hz4rh5b]

Absolutely

[@hollydaugherty2620]

Why? They need to be shown to parents since literally all of these parents justify teenagers abusing hard drugs as "experimenting" and do nothing about it till they're older and it's way too late.

[@737winter]

@@hollydaugherty2620 parents do not know ALL cases should be shown at schools its education

[@george5590]

maybe they are.

[@brendakruger2597]

That is harsh. ​@@hollydaugherty2620

[@johnriser5865]

My son OD the day after thanksgiving at 3 a.m through the grace of God my daughter found him on the kitchen floor and the paramedics were able to save him. Like many of these parents I had no clue what this drug was. It’s a national crisis. Parents please talk to your children about the dangers of drugs but most importantly never cease praying for your children. I truly believe that God spared him on that day because he had heard my lament and supplication night after night. The battle we are facing is beyond the physical. It’s a spiritual war and prayer is our weapon. May God bring comfort and healing to this sorrowful mother. Thank you for sharing your story and spreading this invaluable message.

[@TH-eb5ro]

It is a worldwide crisis. The dealers sell because there is demand. This is a terrible option, we need more and affordable mental health solutions. Hope your family is well.

[@KoalaBeer.]

@@TH-eb5robut USA more not so much other countries from what I see ,

[@lamaarporter300]

You just want attention

[@danielholt6741]

You can thank Biden for open borders, for hiring 80,000 IRS agents instead of border agents. Thank China too

[@rouge0013]

May Allah guide the lost souls, heal pains each and everyone goes through. May he fill hearts with hope and grant useful wisdom so that families find a way to coop , to move on without blaming .

[@loriallen7366]

Brodie unfortunately was already addicted to pain pills and Mom wouldn’t have been able to make him stop !!! When he was complaining about his knees hurting it was withdrawal kicking in and that’s why his knees hurt ( I no I’ve been there in my addiction) him wanting to go to his friends house so badly was because he wanted to get more pills ,and shake the withdrawal off … I’m jus being honest because opiates suck and they are killing so many people !!! I’m truly sorry for your loss rest in heaven Brodie

[@4knewt505]

This is very honest

[@wendeezy456]

Yes, the restless legs are fucked up. I can't stand it

[@Kelly-qv3wg]

It's always the same story, once the withdrawals come you will do anything to get off sick. It is horrific these young babies are getting involved in these drugs so young.

[@crand20033]

@@Kelly-qv3wg His dad killed himself so that was hard to deal with for him so he was self medicating.

[@loriallen7366]

@@crand20033 that’s heartbreaking !!!

[@ThatGirlLib]

You need to put a documentary together of the Faces of Fentanyl and submit your film to all the film festivals. I’ve commented this before but this is top tier editing and story telling . It’s so professional it should be mainstream. Keep up the good work on capturing their stories and spreading the word. You’re destined for bigger things. 👍🏼

[@TexasPictures]

Well shucks, thank you. Yes, you have commented this before ... but welcome to keep doing so. 😉 One of our stories was a winner at the film festival "WorldFest Houston" and our series has been recognized with a Telly Award. We plan to submit more to festivals.

[@deniseblackburn33]

AGREED

[@TriciaBridgesKoontz]

Yes! Go for it! Beautiful, emotional, IMPORTANT storytelling.

[@dawnboese6613]

Absolutely! This is well done, powerful and important

[@sarahalbers5555]

Your content is of vital importance. Thank you so much for bringing these stories to light. We have even more ammo to fight this war now. As my elementary school 3rd grade teacher used to say, "knowledge is power".

[@Vistacraft82]

These kids keep causing their family excruciating amount of pain. Theres awareness about Fentanyl and recreational drugs in schools, they just dont listen. They feel invincible. RiP

[@queencerseilannister3519]

I was bad too. I felt invincible as a teen.

[@leesashriber5097]

Very well said. 🕊️🙏❤️

[@branevans3705]

Nothing, absolutely nothing, is more heartbreaking than a grieving mom

[@sneksteppy]

Yikes lol. Of course it's always the women that are the victims. Screw the greiving dad. The tatted mom is much more sad. 2:38

[@FallenAngel9979]

Or dad

[@winterblossom4446]

@@sneksteppy u seem nice. I bet you're fun at parties

[@winterblossom4446]

@@sneksteppy just out of curiosity, why do you hate your mom?

[@winterblossom4446]

@@sneksteppy the "grieving Dad" was dead already. Didn't you watch the video?

[@og6015]

These kids are getting younger and younger. So heartbreaking 💔

[@wandasewell4501]

Why?

[@obakhanjones2869]

This woman’s family is full of grief. Dead husband and dead son. Soo sad. I pray her heart be lifted from these troubles.

[@Herofixtv]

This is why I shine a light on the dangers of fentanyl , I dedicate my life and my KZbin channel to expose this evil pill .

[@flickboogers9325]

Thanks for doing that and there will be new drugs coming out so we have to be more aware of everything .

[@cattandneil1504]

Would love more information about your channel please!

[@DrugFreeWorldUSA-vs7bi]

Would you expose the dealers?

[@leesashriber5097]

May I ask what your channel is?

[@melbelle2049]

Indiana has a law that prosecutes the drug dealer/ seller if a death results and carries up to 40 year sentence. They are arresting people left and right for this lately.

[@kes78]

Good

[@joannlopez8850]

My condolences to this momma. We lost our 1st granddaughter to Fentanyl in August 2021. We didn't get to hold her, like you described holding Brodie. May you continue this journey with the strength only God can give.

[@Stevie-hn7mp]

So sorry . Way too young 😢😢

[@nilsanarvaez7947]

Can these videos be shown at schools? Or does the school system think it’s taboo? So sad to see so many young kids dying from this poison and nothing being done. The criminal justice system needs to step up and put these killers in prison, maybe then we can stop this. 😔😔

[@TexasPictures]

Some school districts allow that. Others do not.

[@prettyclassylady6218]

They could do that just like they try to scare kids about other things. It just wouldn't make a difference. Videos can't prevent somebody from doing drugs unfortunately

[@charleslaing148]

PRESIDENT BIDEN is to blame for this escalation of deaths as he couldnt care less

[@bethlouden971]

I think every school should have them. Let them know what happens in real life and how it effects families. As morning as it sounds, bring in as many death stories as they can get. Show them they're playing Russian roulette with their lives. Teach them they should never take a pill from a person or any pill for that matter unless it's prescribed. I'm so sorry this precious mom and wife has had to endure such tragedies. I can't imagine losing a child.

[@amandarivera7823]

Good idea it’s scary raising kids these days no matter what you say how well you raise them there gonna do what they want when you give them a little freedom

[@QueenieBee99]

We need more channels like this - You help spread the word thank you !!!!!!!!!!!

[@TexasPictures]

Thank you for your comment! It means a lot.

[@annrodriguez2891]

I have been binge watching all these sad stories...it needs to be mainstream..if kids knew pills are dangerous..as these stories..I feel that will make an impact 😢

[@tayzonday]

Sorry for your loss 😢. When I go through opiate withdrawal, I have random bouts of crying as described at 10:49 . Not saying that’s what it was, but it’s a possible symptom to be aware of.

[@3JJ3]

Dam tay you speaking present tense, i really hope you are safe and healthy brother ✌️

[@smithwesson6620]

Me too, withdrawal does something to my soul to where I uncontrollably cry at random times

[@flutterbugs]

present tense? hope everything is alright. you’re a legend, most likely the reason i fell in love with youtube. stay strong ♥️

[@merk.9285]

Can't believe I found Tay Zonday on this channel. Hope you're not struggling.with opioid addiction currently bro. if you are, I understand as I am a recovering opiate addict as well. Be safe man you can get clean and if you are, stay clean bro!

[@missy9458]

Can’t blame the teachers for lack of supervision when also he lived with you and you didn’t notice. Sorry for your loss.

[@lilianbakker-si5qp]

Its not the blame game.. Its like covid,teachers have a responsibility to informatie...truth

[@williamkelly1818]

I am very sorry for the loss of your son.Please mom Do Not blame yourself for this.l am sad that you got no justice for Brodie.These drug dealers need to go to prison for murder at the minimum.

[@Alanastoner]

I'm so sorry. I have a 4 yr old boy and I couldn't even begin to imagine a life without him. He had huge dreams, he had a life waiting for him. He deserved the world. These drugs are as dangerous as guns, if not more! This needs to stop. They need to give death penalties for drug traffickers and the chemist. These children didn't want to die!

[@MindyMouse]

My son is about to be 21. Word of unsolicited advice: Be aware of who your child has as friends; know their family also and what their interests are.

[@TonyMac183]

Damn she’s staying strong while she’s telling her story 😭 god bless her and their family

[@DeniseUsesLogic]

The teachers missed it the exact same way you did…no one is to blame here. Blame only hurts. Just keep sharing your story and I know you will help so many others avoid this fate ❤❤❤

[@TexasPictures]

Well said.

[@Perivale]

@Autumn You are correct, and the pressures we feel as teachers to report can be overwhelming at times.

[@princesshumbletor]

Well he did it while on class . How can one miss that ?

[@suejaracz585]

My best friend lost her son to fentanyl 5 years ago. This certainly is new by any means. At the time we had never heard of Fentanyl here in Oakland County Mi but we lost a 24 year old to it. A wonderful person, college grad, charming personality. Our hearts have slowly recovered. His mom is shattered, still taking one day at a time.

[@nancycook8284]

I am so sorry for your loss, I too lost my son from Fentanyl poisoning. I lost my son Kenny on 3,23,23. I've not heard anything from the police either. They took his phone and we still don't know who gave him the pill.

[@flufwix]

I’m so sorry for your loss. What a tragedy for you and your family. Sincere condolences

[@kimbennett3014]

To Brodie's mom - I understand when you say you have felt angry at God. I felt that way after my 28-year-old brother died very suddenly. I felt it was cruel and unfair and kept asking why him. He was such a kind and gentle person. Eventually, my anger faded and I found peace, and with that, my faith actually deepened in the end. I pray for your comfort and your strength. May peace find its way to you. ❤

[@A-FrameWedge]

God didn’t do anything, unfortunately the kid mad a very bad decision.

[@kimbennett3014]

@@A-FrameWedge I'm guessing you didn't understand the context. It was all about a grief response. That can happen after a loss. Those can be normal initial feelings. And then I said my loss deepened my faith ultimately.

[@patrickporter6536]

Why blame God, he didn't make your boy take this stuff. God gave us dominion over our own lives.

[@kimbennett3014]

@@patrickporter6536 My brother didn't die from a drug overdose or any choices he made.

[@KeMiHaLo]

Father GOD! As a mom of a 13 yr old who is starting to want to go to his friends' houses, this hits me in the pit of my soul. I hope Brodie's family finds healing.

[@sharonmcfaul2956]

My sincere condolences on the loss of your son🙏 RIP Brodie

[@peaceknot]

This lady has been through a lot of tragedy. Hopefully she is taking care of herself and focusing on her mental health. Also, it looks like she has a tattoo of Brodie? That's a beautiful tribute. Love and prayers ❤

[@sneksteppy]

Sarah, real children are not like cats. You can't take a break from your family because you need a "mental health break". You can't quiet quit parenthood, Sarah. She needs to focus on her children that NEED HER. Her "me time" ended when she decided to have kids. The audacity of you to suggest that she become emotionally unavailable for her kids during a time of dire need for them so that she can personally "heal". Selfish.

[@WishySissy]

@@sneksteppy she needs to take care of herself in order to be there for her kids. DUH. You can’t pour from an empty cup.

[@ebonybb24]

That is not what she said you projecting nut case. Mom's can't help on empty. She was already running on fumes which is probably why she missed so many signs. I can't stand people like you. The audacity of you with no kids and don't lie and say that you do. If you did you'd know how hard it is to juggle it all. The dad already committed suicide. Every single human needs to take care of their mental health. You can be emotionally avalible and heal. The fact that you took the time to write that dumb shit baffles me.

[@Beautybybllc]

​@@sneksteppyum what is wrong with u?!

[@ForeverConsciousResearch]

​​@@BeautybybllcYou should see their responses in other videos posted on this channel as well. They seem to play it off as if they are parent of the year 24/7. Every single comment section seemed very supportive and they would pretty much be the only one swinging the doors open playing high and mighty with whoever the target of the day was...just like we saw in here. It's really sad (and sick) to see such venom in videos like these. I don't care how good a parent someone is, every child and teen still has the ability to use their freewill and make mistakes, mistakes that could sadly sometimes even become fatal (for a many number of reasons, not just what we see on this channel). My heart goes out to any parent who has lost a child.

[@wendywobbles1]

My 34 yr old son OD'ed on cocain which I knew about and no suggestions or guidance would change his mind to live another life without it, I can't beat myself up about his decision to do what he did because I tried to help but he didn't want it and that is the saddest part, he couldn't see a way out it was awful, I watched my son dying before my eyes and I was helpless. you can't help someone who doesn't want help no matter the age or circumstances. I am so sorry for your loss, I feel your pain.

[@apimpnamedchukiz1540]

Yup that's how it is found my brother overdosing in the backyard, did cpr was ina coma the doctor said he didn't have much of a chance lasted months my mom would go all the time 8am-8pm because they wanted to take him of life support and she wouldn't let them finally showed signs of improvement actually recovered from coma my parents have sent him to rehab like 3 times never works even twice a force rehab we sedated him with alprozalam aka Xanax and put him in truck and drove him to Mexico 1hr 30min drive before h3 gained consciousness still didn't work back at it I feel how u feel I have to focus on my family and business and future if he doesn't want to help himself nothing we can do my mom just can't accept it at least you as a mother could it's really hard I'm sorry for your loss I wish u more clarity in your future 💙

[@jacksondaspit]

i miss my big brother so much, rip brodie i love u dawg.

[@yvonnedeboer7535]

Take care of yourself and your family ❤❤❤from Amsterdam, the Netherlands 🇳🇱

[@leesashriber5097]

🙏❤️🙏

[@blessedbygod3430]

I am so 😢 sorry for your loss..it breaks my heart that he was only 15 years old 💔

[@kmorris101]

Fly high Brodie.. another innocent life lost from this poison.. hang in there mama!! Much love from Arizona 💛 🏜 ❤️ 💗 💕

[@xBLAKEYx]

He chose to buy drugs. His own parents ignored the fact that he had problems and act sad when something devastating happen what you expect when you don’t watch after your spoiled ass kids.

[@kmorris101]

@blakelemire that doesn't mean he deserved to die.. yes, he had a problem, but most people die accidently not knowing there's fentanyl in their pills.. he was only 15 years old and wasn't making the right choices, but he also deserved help but was too late, obviously... I've seen stories on here where the parent had talked to their children about fentanyl but when you are 15, you think it's not going to happen to you until it does..

[@jacksondaspit]

@@xBLAKEYx dawg please say something like this again and i will leak ur whole addy💀 im sorry u didn’t grow up with parents bc yk stereotypes say u didn’t i mean im guessing since u said white familys means ur the opposite race sooo maybe u should have a family that cared about u and actually loved u then u can maybe comment again but until then please stfu b4 ur whole addy is on twitter

[@kittybonez]

@@xBLAKEYxdo something better in your life than leaving unnecessary comments under these videos

[@xBLAKEYx]

@@kmorris101 I didn’t say he deserved death. Of course I wish that upon no one. However this story really got me as there were so many admissions from the mother where they knew there was a serious problem occurring. And nothing was done. There are certain steps you take when you see these issues and I can’t stress people enough this is why you watch your children closely.

[@chummyamandy2532]

Angry with God?? 😢 sadly the kid made a poor choice, I’m so sorry mama. May God heal your broken heart ❤️❤️

[@jessgarcia4587]

People tend to blame God for their own mistakes, the last video also the mom blames God, is very sad that they think God hurts people.

[@jts12fan]

God gives you life. It’s up to you what to do with it.

[@MariahxMariahh]

This can be a normal feeling throughout the stages of grief. Have some compassion.

[@jackieswick3528]

blaming God is actually one of the steps in grieving… give this momma a break shes allowed to say her true feelings thats why they make these videos … its not really that your angry with God but its just the fact WHY? hes so young so loved and a life ahead of him its just very hard to fathom and process

[@loriannrichardson7644]

Part of the problem is many of these parents believe that experimenting with drugs is a rite of passage. It's not true; most teens have never tried drugs.

[@paulinendawula5831]

Our children won't tell us what they know will Hurt us, no matter how close and open they or we are to them. That's why he didn't tell you about the pills. May he RIP. HE LOVED YOU AND YOU LOVED HIM. LIFE CUT SO SHORT, AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.

[@yvonnedeboer7535]

Your so right! My parents didn't even know I was smoking... and then had to find out I did heroin. I didn't want to dissapoint them. But I'm so sorry now. I only wish that Brodies mom doesn't feel guilty. You did nothing wrong!!!

[@petratuccino717]

So extremely sorry for the loss of your son. Please stay strong in your faith. Remember God gave us free will. He did not kill your son. Love and prayers to your family ❤

[@QunDeev08]

I too, am VERY sorry that she loss Brodie, but I wanted to say what you said, but didn't want to cause she or her family any further harm with words, but it's true, God did not take her son's life, he made a choice to use drugs, not even knowing that it could be laced with fentanyl! but I can remember a circumstance in my own life where I blamed God for it!!! I was mad, angry and VERY bitter at one point. I then had to come to the realization after coming out of the pain of it all, that I made the choice that I made. She's human and a mother and so am I, so I can understand why she would feel like she does or did. Praying for them all. 🙏❤

[@Pink_143_6]

RIP sweet Brodie 🙏🏼💜 . Thank you for honoring Brodie and spreading awareness of the dangers with fentanyl.

[@andydurbs]

This lady has been through an awful amount of pain 💔 although this life can make no sense at times, we cannot forget that it’s our free will that causes most of the pain we experience. Fentanyl is a real pandemic.

[@user-rl2ko7io2k]

“It’s our free will that causes most of the pain we experience”!!💯I say this all the time to my children be careful what you do because we can’t go back.

[@Globelle]

This hits hard! My son is in rehab gor the 2nd time. He went the first time for almost 4 months and got out December 29th. He is 23 and has always loved me playing with his hair. I am so scared. I have already lost a stepson on July 22nd 2019. I am so very sorry for your tremendous loss! May God give you Peace that surpaths all understanding

[@charismamonet6576]

“I keep trying to close his eyes” that part got me 😢

[@stephanieann622]

My heart literally aches for you. I understand in so many ways what this poison does. I was prescribed it for many years for pain. My doctor would have kept prescribing it, which is disgusting. I decided on my own to stop. My only son is 28 and has been buying it off the street for years. I’m constantly anxious worrying about him. I have tried everything, but it’s not working. This horrible stuff is killing our future and our families. Sending love from Iowa

[@whyoumad4]

if you can get pain killers prescribed why dont you give him your prescription i know its seems bad but its better than him getting it off the streets

[@planttrees2238]

Maybe he's using drugs to cover up some sort of pain. Seems to be a commonality between users. The answers you get might not be what you want to hear, but if you listen, maybe he will open up. Pain is deep, and usually when we start opening up the first things we say aren't even what's truly bothering us deep down. Layers and layers of pain, emotional or physical, could be the reason for using.

[@zenfan1098]

Geez , i was busted for a tiny bit of weed back in the early 90s and the cops gave me a hard time as to who sold it to me, i never did tell them but this mother knowing who her son got that from, its pretty appalling that the cops didn't seem to care😡😢

[@Nationalistbae]

He is always with you now. Experience and enjoy life for him, that's what he wants you to do, and he will be right there with you.

[@naughtynichole2676]

15 years Old.😢😢😢😢

[@Sandra-ww6oz]

You are a wonderful Mother who has endured more pain than is fair - I'm sure Brodie is with his Dad and he's got his welding set up and is as happy as. Brodie will be only a whisper away watching over you and his siblings always.❤

[@staceyholmberg]

I am so sorry your precious son was killed by this horrible drug. Hugs to you!

[@lolaottinger3038]

Godspeed Brodie. God bless these parents for holding together and getting their children’s story out, it couldn’t be easy.

[@LoveOnTheInsidex3]

Shouldn’t that person be charged instead of the case being closed? Some police department. How awful 😞

[@inquisitiveoutsider508]

Not uncommon in fentanyl cases, unfortunately. With some of these police departments, it is easier to close the case (particularly if it's drug related) than spend money and resources on the investigation.

[@sheralynfeeney-smith4451]

The kid that sold them to him was at the very end of the line. Those pills were made many people up the ranks before him.

[@kes78]

​@@sheralynfeeney-smith4451so what?? He was selling them to kids!!! I'm sure you'd feel the same way if so.eone gave your kid a pill that killed them, im sure you'd tell the police 'don't bother investigating my child's death the pill that killed him came from way up the line' 🙄

[@nicolamartin3652]

I think every mum an dad in America should be aware of the danger of fentanyl, its horrible whats happening to your kids, and the government do nothing ,god bless you and your family 💖

[@jesseniavargas6969]

💔Always so heartbreaking seeing a new face along with this awful headline but this message is INCREDIBLY IMPORTANT to get out DAILY.

[@jesseniavargas6969]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@mightymarsha]

His roller coaster of emotions is typical for teenagers…. As well as growing pains in the knees

[@Lotusflower1983]

Did you even listen? Hos father took his own life. You can't compare a typical teenager to someone whos gone through that. Utterly clueless 🙄

[@monica77aguilera]

You just helped me in so many ways by sharing so thank you. RIP Brodie & may he continue to be your strength much like my momma is mine. It’s incredibly fascinating to me how even in their passing & absence we continue on by them granting us strength & love from beyond 💜

[@connoroleary591]

I am very sad for your loss, i send you and your family all my prayers and best wishes. Continue "speaking for Brodie", you are an inspiration for me and many more.

[@jackiethibodeaux3696]

Rest in Peace Brodie 🙏🏼🙏🏼 Prayers For The Family. 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@SisterSunshineTV]

She knew her underage son was using marijuana. She should have locked him down there and then. If you don’t act firmly and fast weed leads to more dangerous drugs. In her story there are quite a few red flags that he was using more than weed. How awful for these families, but if a person is old enough to lie and deceive and choose to do drugs they are also old enough to appreciate the risks. It is no one’s fault but the person who chooses to use illicit substances

[@kbarnes8953]

Weed is a gateway drug to the next bigger & badder drug Never say it’s ‘just weed’

[@762Super]

Yep. Its a recurring theme in nearly all of these. Just weed.​@kbarnes8953

[@karliann1]

You ARE strong! You've been through so much! Brodie and your family are so proud of you I am sure! I'm so sorry for your losses!

[@KELLYKH]

Thank you for sharing Brodie's story

[@doxiesrule21]

My heart absolutely breaks for you and your family. I am just so very sorry. I can't imagine what you're living through. I pray that your priceless memories help to bring you comfort. 💔

[@Marcus-cz5uu]

You honour Brodie by your memories of him..Keep on honouring him through your memories and stories…❤️❤️❤️

[@ericadgaf]

Watching so many of these videos these victims are SO young. It breaks my heart. Thank you TPD for bringing awareness to this *huge* fentanyl problem. I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences to the family. May Brodie rest easy 🕊

[@deborahyoung9713]

Thank you for making this video. In the face of immense sorrow, you are finding the strength to speak up and help other people. You are a superhero!

[@saraterminator6339]

Such a STRONG woman! I'm sorry for what you and your family are going through. My deepest condolences ❤

[@Conservativeb8be]

We need more of this out there !! My son is 14 and I send him allot of these videos of these young men around his age dying from this. He is well educated on the dangers of fentanyl. PLEASE PLEASE EDUCATE YOUR CHILDREN AS YOUNG AS POSSIBLE ABOUT THIS STUFF!!

[@greg9069]

Did you ask if he has interest in doing drugs, if he does drugs. Or would you get mad and punish him for admitting to want to use/ uses drugs.. that’s the real difference maker, being able to provide a substance like cannabis or brew while educating them that that is as far as their drug use should go and that it’s not cool, but if you’re gonna do drugs these are the acceptable ones.. most young humans have an innate nature to want to alter their state of mind.. music, tv, social media and the internet make it possible for your child to learn things, and it’s better to just tell them what you know and communicate about substance use effectively then to just tell them “NO!”

[@Conservativeb8be]

Oh exactly I 100 percent do. I am in recovery off heroin and lost my ability to walk for two years because of it and I am so terrified of my son going down my path. Yes I am very open about how I don’t think weed is bad but it has to absolutely has to end there and when he’s at legal age to do it.

[@blackingingerpurrin]

@@greg9069why would you want to encourage any drug use to a child anyways …. That’s weird

[@greg9069]

@@blackingingerpurrincuz I’d rather they hear it from me straight up how it is, then learn the hard way via peer pressure in their teens.

[@hermanfedrick7969]

@@Conservativeb8be Congrats on your recovery but weed is often laced and it's really a coping mechanism for underlying issues so I would never tell my kids that weed is not bad. I tell my kids NO for any and all drugs. Anything that might alter the mind is unhealthy.

[@doloresdelgreco8500]

I'm am sincerely sorry for the loss of your son.❤

[@ta-shera]

You have such courage to tell your son's story and yours. reaching millions of people So they can be aware of the signs of fentanyl use. My heart goes out to you I want to cry I lost my son to drugs much love from the Chi

[@flickboogers9325]

I plan on sharing these with my kids once they are older. Thanks for sharing your story and truly heartbroken about your son.

[@raew5263]

All if these stories are just so very, very sad. 😢 Gone too soon. No parent should outlive their children. Prayers to the family for peace 🙏🏻 - So tragic/senseless.

[@A28CB]

What a tragedy!! My condolences to you and the rest of Brodie' family. Rest in peace Brodie

[@BrownEyedBeauty2008]

This one broke my heart more than all of the others for some reason. I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful son and your husband. 15 is way too young. I can't imagine your pain. It's stories like his that keep me from going back to pills. Fentanyl really is terrifying. Thank you for sharing. I hope you and your family are able to find peace 💕

[@ElaOrtizM]

Wow! I admire you and Im so so sorry for your loss. As you said that you have to keep been brave because your kids loosed a parent and now a brother. I will pray for you. Send you a big hug.

[@Laylowsaint19]

I didn’t see the whole video but I wanted to say sorry for your loss and God bless you and thanks for being strong enough to share your experience with all of us

[@moniquelindholm1381]

I wish I could give this mom a huge hug. I’m so sorry for your loss. God bless

[@myreasonforlife.9511]

Jennifer thank you for telling Brodie's eulogy, try to heal and stay strong for the rest of yr family. Much love from The comments.💙🌼💙

[@wvangel5629]

I am sooo very sorry for ur loss, this is so bad, so many kids and young adults are dying from this drug, alot if them was not on drugs , that was there first pill and it took them out and like the mom sd when we was young we could experiment and wake up the next day and think about what we done and decide rather we wanted to do it again or not , nowadays u cant experiment, ur first time can be ur last !!! So im so glad that through the sorrow u guys are putting these stories out cause it may just save that one life and that makes these vids worth doing and it gets there stories out there and it keeps there memory alive!!!! May this beautiful young man Rip, prayers 🙏🙏🙏🙏 go out to the family and friends!!!!

[@elvira3268]

Bless your heart. I am so very sorry. Please be good to yourself. You haven't done anything wrong. Thank you so much for sharing. I shared this with my sister who will hopefully talk more in depth with her nineteen year-old. You're helping with each view. Bless your family.

[@ananarrr]

These stories are just so heartbreaking. It just highlights to me how important it is to homeschool your children, keep them close to you, they can’t make good decisions especially when influenced by other children.

[@millenniumtowerskelton5143]

I am so sorry Mama to Brody…I can’t imagine your pain. The thought that Brody wanted to be a welder is amazing. You don’t find kids wanting to get into trades. RIP Brody…….you are in gods arms. 🙏🏻❤️

[@Sharon-marie]

Its such a shame and to die at such a young age is heartbreaking im so sorry for your loss x

[@juliamanis3219]

I'm so sorry mamma. You are incredibly strong. Sweet Brodie may you be at rest and peace.

[@QunDeev08]

I'm VERY, VERY!!! SORRY for your loss of your precious Brodie!! 💔He was HANDSOME!! and SO very young!!! JESUS!! I'll be praying for you guys for the God's peace and comfort!!!! the unfortunate thing that one other person stated is that, no child! tells their parents everything! Thank GOD Brodie left here knowing that everyone of you, loved him! He was LOVED! ❣

[@milena7043]

Best believe that you are helping out... Thanks for sharing with Texas Pictures Documentaries, I've learned a lot from all of the life stories from their channel.

[@TexasPictures]

thank you for your comment.

[@davidgregory2434]

When I heard her voice when she was recording her son is a completely different person from who’s speaking now. You can hear and see the loss took its toll

[@angelarivas7579]

I am so so sorry for your loss. you really are a very strong woman

[@floridagurl40]

I watch all of these videos. They are very eye opening. I am so sorry for this mom and all the families who have lost someone to overdose’s. I have lost a lot of friends…… but thankfully my 2 girls ( age 20 & 19 ) don’t take anything that’s not prescribed to them. I pray it stays that way 🙏🏻 I can’t imagine the pain these parents go thru 😢

[@masterofwit339]

I belong to a few addiction/recovery groups on Reddit and have dropped your YT channel name and links a few times, especially when I’ve read the unfortunate news of someone’s loved one passing. I truly hope it has helped someone who wasn’t aware of your genuinely caring and informative channel. Addiction is not discrimatory by any means but what is most diabolical is when those (esp children) whom have only tried it once or twice (for whatever reason) are dying left and right. Something has to give. Education and knowledge (particularly for parents) is a great place to start but we are far from ending this murderous epidemic. Thank you for continuously providing real life experiences no matter how heart breaking and difficult to hear/see. ♥️ ETA: Brody was truly a beautiful boy. Inside and out. I just cannot _fathom_ losing my child. I only have one, a son, and I pray for his health and safety daily. Thankfully he is very cautious and hesitant to even take a prescribed perc, thanks to my own past, but that doesn’t mean he’s in the clear 100%. You just never ever know.

[@TexasPictures]

Thank you for your kind comments. We appreciate you sharing our channel in environments that may benefit from our content. We're working to develop content relating to these topics from other angles as well - homeless, counseling, first responders, even dealers.

[@Mphscat]

Oh this poor woman... her husband killed himself right before Christmas and then her 15 year old son right after. Christmas will always be a very sad time for this family. This is the saddest thing. Knowledge is power and yes, it can happen to your kid too. Parents need to be aware and be nosey. This child was murdered and this has to stop somehow. RIP Brodie.

[@shelleymalone2456]

It breaks your heart to see her suffering so much.

[@sentb5744]

His laugh in that clip made me laugh. His laugh is infectious. So sorry for your loss.

[@Whippy99]

I’m so very sorry for your loss. ❤

[@tinalib913]

I'm so sorry for you and your family's loss. I've watched every video they've posted here about the fentanyl poisoning, and I always say the same thing. He is still with you. When you talk to him, he hears you, especially when you cry. You will be with him again! For now, he's in the most beautiful place. Look for signs from him. Change on the ground, feathers and cardinals. ❤🕊 Keep an open mind and an open heart.

[@TexasPictures]

Thank you for watching, commenting, sharing.

[@motleymama6587]

So beautifully put❤

[@kathrynmcelroy5658]

THAT IS SO VERY YOUNG! i'M SO VERY SORRY SWEETIE! MUCH LOVE AND HEALING.

[@SPLUGA]

Admire your strength. Lots of love !

[@patchesblack7490]

So sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family 🙏

[@daniellewilliams8899]

This is so heartbreaking. 😢 prayers out to all all these families that have been going through this. These people selling this crap need to be arrested.

[@BobbieXxoo]

Please know you are receiving prayers n strength from me! Keep spreading your love for your son n the dangers of this evil drug!

[@risenandreturning]

Im so sorry for you loss. It seems inadequate to say those words because so many sympathy cards print them but I mean it from the bottom of my heart. Healing is a journey. Some days you rest on the side of the road and seem to go nowhere other days you have to overcome obstacles big and small. Don't give up because there is no time limit on this journey of grief. Please keep telling your story. The world needs to hear it to save lives. Thank you for graciously giving of yourself to help so many who know nothing of this horrendous danger lurking to snatch their child.

[@pattykake7195]

Some parents would throw in the towel after such losses …you are one strong lady and in time you will hopefully find small positives to help and comfort both yourself and your family. RIP dear Brodie..❤️‍🩹.

[@janetwalker587]

No parent should ever have to go through this....I'm so sorry for your loss...

[@rebeccaluera2085]

Thank you for sharing your beautiful boy would be so proud ❤

[@flufwix]

What a tragic loss, and after losing your husband. Sincere condolences