FENTANYL KILLS: Olivia Black's Story - episode 124

[@amyelizabeth71]

My husband died from fentanyl in October 2022. He was a good person too. But he made a bad decision that killed him. He didn't know his illegal street drugs were laced with fentanyl. I begged him to stop using but it's not easy to convince an addict to stop using. I miss him, he was my world. I didn't get to say goodbye. My world is shattered because of this poison. I talk about the dangers of fentanyl as much as I can. The grief is overwhelming. My heart goes out to her family

[@mayleenebreiska]

I'm so sorry for your loss

[@5thdimension954]

I’m sorry for your devastating loss. If this is any consolation, know that your sharing this is going to help others and yourself more than you know

[@tinalib913]

I'm so sorry for your loss. I lost my boyfriend in 2017 the exact same way. I feel all those same emotions. ❤💯

[@Forever_yours44]

💔💔💔💔🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@patchesblack7490]

I'm so sorry you lost your husband to this. I know what it feels like to be completely in love with someone who is using and you just cannot convince them to stop. My fiancee almost died from fentanyl poisoning. He also didn't know the other illegal drugs he was using was laced with this poison. He just kept over dosing over a 2 day period and the medical professionals had to give him 7 doses of nalaxone to stop the affects. I was absolutely terrified that I was going to loose him. It was so close. I thank God every day that he survived. So although I don't know exactly how you feel since my fiancee survived, I do know the pain of trying everything to help them and it just feels hopeless. Just know that you are in my prayers 🙏 May God bring you comfort and peace. 💗

[@KO-mj3uo]

My mother found my brother on the floor of his bedroom after an overdose. I took his found & found the text messages of the dealer he met the night prior. The police didn't want any of the info & said it's almost impossible to prosecute. Yet when a celeb ODs they track down everyone involved and press charges. 🤯

[@Kelly-qv3wg]

Sorry about your brother. Yes the lack of care and convern from police is disgusting. Its more paperwork for them that why.

[@Novi903]

😢so sorry 😞

[@LivingTheVantasy]

same. exact same with my brother and police saying they will do nothing

[@TheNoonie50]

Thank you for sharing this painful story. As a senior with 41 years sobriety, I really like how you say she started "using". I can tell it's painful to say it because she was your everything. Rest assured that just because she used, doesn't mean we all don't see the beauty (inside and out) of your daughter, and your special relationship with her.

[@dtlopez100]

Well said.

[@lauramcclary9020]

I am glad for your sobriety though

[@mtnshelby7059]

You can hear the weariness in her voice, the years of exhaustion, I can only imagine this level of long term heartache.

[@YourBoeingBenefitBrain]

I can feel her pain and exhaustion. I am lucky and my daughter is now in a sober living house and doing good. And I pray she continues to do good. My heart hurts for this momma.

[@leanneadams2549]

Yes, you sure can. I’ll make sure I pray for her. The pain has to be unbearable. Poor lady. Geez. I’m in tears for someone I don’t even know

[@FreeUkraine69]

Why is the American government so cowardly to go after the cartel doing this or is the government actually the head of the cartel itself.

[@lathakanchana7979]

$$$$

[@Onelightoftheworld]

I hear my Mom talking here. I got clean/sober April 6, 2020. I’m so thankful that I got out before fentanyl. Drugs have taken so much from me. I pray for God’s healing to you.

[@Kelly-qv3wg]

Sept 2020 for me. I know i wpuldnt be here if i had encountered fentynol. Stay sober.❤

[@lynnette7869]

My daughter lost her battle with addiction to a Fentynal overdose on December 24, 2020. Forever 40. Im sorry for your loss and understand your pain. Praying for your continued strength and peace. ❤🙏

[@LivingTheVantasy]

so sorry momma. my daughter is addicted to Fentynal and it has some other tranquilizer in it here. i wait for that call i know will come and spend my days wondering how i will live without her. and even now im without her because she shuts me out and hardly contacts me. im slowly dying without her already

[@normn2915]

How articulate she is, every word coming out of her mouth makes perfect sense. This mom is literally a courageous mother. Hope she finds peace!! ❤❤

[@dancingalone8945]

I feel your pain i just lost my 25 year old daughter Bailey to fentanyl yesterday June 13 2024 god help us all..

[@kristi1949]

I am so very sorry for the loss of your Bailey❤

[@Albertanator]

Oh my.....I am so deeply sorry for your loss....

[@palmac.4451]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@ritamelendez9560]

❤️❤️❤️…

[@elizabethvalenzuela7379]

So so very Sorry. Our Lord is close to the brokenhearted. I pray you have love and support during this painful time.🙏

[@sandriagutierrez2605]

A verse from an old hymn comes to mind; ‘Come ye disconsolate, come where ye languish, come to the mercy seat fervently kneel. here bring your wounded hearts, here tell your anguish, earth hath no sorrows that heaven cannot heal. May the God of all Comfort continue to comfort your wounded heart!

[@deathtouch21]

My brother died in June 2022 from fentanyl overdose, he was found in an abandoned trailer in the woods by my mom. It was 4 weeks before I moved back home from the Army, I was done so I could come home and start a mobile detailing business with him to help him get better. Such a shame, i miss my brother so much. I'm sorry that everyone is having to tell this same story.

[@deanawells4395]

I have lived in Maryland my entire life. As a fellow resident my heart goes out to you. I hope grace surrounds you with love and healing from your grief. ❤

[@FoolsAmongUs]

I am in the DMV as well. We don't hear about these stories but from family. It is said that we cannot have a channel dedicated to the Good and The Tragic just for Locals. Instead, we only receive the 1600 P AVE news.

[@shirleychevalier482]

I am from Maryland as well. My brother died from fentanyl poisoning in September 2019.

[@BelindaGillespie-q7g]

My son died a month ago on May 29th 2024 of Fentanyl overdose. the drug he was doing was laced with it. Im broken and mad as hell. I miss my son. These people are killing families.

[@Coco-de2ei]

Mexican dealers

[@amandaguarini6205]

It's terrible. I am so sorry.

[@thesundreamers8423]

I sought your story on Social Media. I am heartbroken for you and all the other mother's burying children because of this evil drug. You are sincerely in my prayers.

[@FreeUkraine69]

Ab d the American government condones and allows it I think they are actually the head of the cartel and the cops are their foot soldiers and enforcers.

[@MimiCoco-gt7zo]

Sorry for your loss

[@calvinjuarez2289]

My deepest condolences to your family 🙏🙏🙏🙏 I've been sober from 11/18/2013

[@lisaturtle1106]

👍🥳🥳🥳🥳❤

[@audraarndt1824]

❤❤❤, good for you, xoxo.

[@Novi903]

Glory Amen 🙏🏿 ❤

[@jeanniejean2478]

1:31 she got her mama’s beauty…I’m so very sorry, mama, I can’t imagine the unending loss and pain you must feel 💔…my prayers are with you ♥️🙏🏼♥️… 8:15 as I look at her face, and in those lost eyes, I can’t help but think about the healing power of Jesus and I just want to tell her how much He loves her…😞

[@Mystique_Missy86]

Yes she does! Both are beautiful!

[@bethleemephrata5225]

I understand you, I'm going through the same thing with my 29-year-old daughter, who has also been ill since the age of 14, with bipolar illness and schizophrenia, which began at the age of 24. This also affects my health, I always live with ups and downs, may the Lord Jesus Christ heal our sick children, for the evil one seeks to destroy them, my sympathy Mrs for your daughter ,

[@Novi903]

😢he will keep holding on to Gods hand ✋

[@cdelane3335]

Bless your heart Momma! Lean on the Lord, it's the only way through it. It's scary knowing that stuff is so strong it drops you in your tracks.

[@daynasafranek7807]

She was a beautiful young woman and I’m so sorry that you lost her. I’m so proud of you for choosing to honor her life, memory and story. She was still young and deserved a chance to make changes in her future, and it’s beyond awful that she won’t get that chance. I wish people would understand that times really are changing fast and the next time they get high could most definitely be their last. Rest in peace, Olivia 🕊️

[@mariahiquiana4661]

Finally. A very honest woman. U have such a clear insight. U see your daughter broken and loved her more because of it. U do not make excuses for her as most parents in this program do. And I share your belief. She needed to go home to her Father.

[@VelvetRoma]

💜

[@maxinepreston7601]

I'm so so sorry for the loss of Olivia. I sometimes wish the deceased could come back and see the devastation they leave behind. I really hope this beautiful mom can find peace and i hope Olivia is resting and now at peace.💐🇬🇧

[@patchesblack7490]

Im so sorry you lost your daughter to this. She was a very beautiful young lady. It seems that you did everything you could for her. Your family is in my prayers 🙏 Fly high Olivia 🕊

[@deborahdexter8571]

Thank you for sharing your story. I'm so sorry for your loss. My boyfriend died of alcoholism in August 2022. Heart shattering. Also, thank you for educating people through Lost Voices of fentanyl.

[@KimfromMichigan-x2u]

🙏, so sorry.

[@misanthropiq]

Dear Deborah, I am so sorry for your loss! You are such a lovely mother who was interested in the life for your daughter. I wish I could have a mom like you. Thank you for the awareness video!

[@ChocolateEClaire16_]

One of my best friends died a few days ago. Was speaking to them the day before about when I’d see them next. Woke up to the news they were gone. They were sold a pill thinking it was alprazolam. I’ll forever miss him. It hasn’t ever hit this close to home.

[@ellemmenn2930]

I’m so sorry

[@joyceanderson8648]

Use the text strips to text for this deadly drug. Best not to use drugs of any kind but the best possible way to get off drugs is to detox then never return to your environment and old cronies. Move away and start a new life in a new area.

[@MirandaDanda1983]

"DONT GIVE UP ON PEOPLE YOU LOVE"❤ Amen!! ❤❤

[@leonaheraty3760]

I'm so sorry for your loss. May your daughter Olivia be at peace in Heaven. Thank you for sharing her story and helping others too. God bless you dear lady. 🙏❤️

[@denisesalles7248]

What a beautiful soul her Mother is. So sorry for your loss.

[@carolynjonas4727]

I am so sorry you lost your beautiful daughter Olivia. I know how you are feeling. I lost my son when he was 38 in Jan 2021. I was helping him raise his 2 young children and it is the worst feeling. I often felt like I made things to easy for him sometimes and I was told by many professionals that I was doing the right things. I still have my grandson with me and he reminds me of his dad so much. So glad you are spreading the word and helping others with their struggles. RIP Olivia

[@haydengodbold6569]

Oh my heart hurts for this lovely lady. Having two young men, 17 and 19 and raising them the best I can as a single mum I have the joys and proud moments of seeing them grow into strong intelligent young men. But it scares me to my core what awaits them. We can educate them and have that open door chats about the drugs and any evil things in our society but it's true what she says. "They going to do what they want anyway!" And that's the most scariest of all. I take my hat off to you for trying to protect your daughter the best you could.

[@patriciabarron3323]

I hope you find some peace and healing in your volunteer work. Thank you for sharing your difficult story. ❤️🙏🏼

[@emrsdca]

I am so sorry for your loss Ma'am. My oldest daughter is named Olivia. I hope something in this world changes soon. Thank you for sharing your daughter's story.

[@EmRozey123]

I just want to Hug this Mom. Thank You So much Mam for sharing Your story. Your daughter was lucky to have You for A Mom

[@Pink_143_6]

As a seasoned health care worker, please know we are not desensitized to fentanyl overdoses or poisoning. We are more discouraged than anything else mainly because law enforcement doesn’t seem to be taking this epidemic seriously. Anyone dealing substances knowing there is fentanyl present should be charged with intentional murder. We will continue to fight this fight through awareness, education and presenting our stories in order for justice of those we’ve lost and for hope toward those who feel hopeless. Our condolences for the loss of your beautiful daughter 🙏🏼💞🌈

[@GeorgeFitness-yo8bl]

Of course law enforcement takes it seriously. That doesn't stop people from experimenting and buying drugs laced with fentanyl

[@sabreecarpenter4285]

Thank you for your comment. It does seem like our government is lax concerning this topic, starting with an open border policy. These beautiful young people, dying needlessly. So sad for all involved. So many broken hearts. Loved ones gone too soon.

[@leanneadams2549]

Absolutely! Well said

[@Jamie-t7i]

I lost a nephew because of fentanyl. Thankfully the person that sold it to him is being charged! So far 4 dealers in my area have been charged because of people dying from the fentanyl in the pills they sold. I've lost a few friends because of those terrible people!

[@LexieGlow29]

@@sabreecarpenter4285 law enforcement do they make laws? Seems odd place to place blame when they are only able to enforce what’s in place. Did the government or judges or states attorneys?

[@glendajune9140]

I’m so sorry you lost Olivia to that Fentanyl. So many are being taken senselessly. My heart breaks for you,& your daughter. Sending prayers,strength, hugs,& blessings.😔🕊😇🕊🫶🏾💜✝️🙏🏾

[@LadyKaye007]

I'm so sorry about your young, beautiful daughter. This is heartbreaking. We are asleep at the wheel. Where's our OUTRAGE?! This could be ANYONE'S loved one next!

[@IgorMironov-rq4ye]

This as you say, was someone's loved one, Kaye.

[@LadyKaye007]

I know, I didn't mean it that way. Of course, Olivia Black is someone's loved one. But my point, NO MORE. I see the anguish in her mom's eyes and hear it in her voice. This MUST be addressed NOW! 😔

[@GwenMotoGirl]

I think I get what you’re saying. Beautiful Olivia’s mom, we send you love and heartfelt condolences. Now the rest of us need to be outraged on behalf of family and friends of those who were or will be lost to this poison. But what do I do with my anger? I ask because I don’t know beyond sharing on social media, and voting. I was so disappointed that during the recent US presidential debate, neither candidate answered the pointed question about fentanyl.

[@Novi903]

😢amen

[@startingoverat43withnikkib58]

Living under that kind of constant stress is so hard. You’re scared all the time. When the phone rings you come out your skin. Just on edge all of the time. So heartbreaking.

[@fionaledger1939]

Thanks for sharing. The fact you never gave up on your daughter was everything.

[@brandisuperstar]

I see quite a few homeless fentanyl addicts around my area a lot and my heart breaks for them. I always offer to buy them a meal or some water or just talk to them for a few minutes. These are someone's family member and if i can save one family from going through this kind of pain, its worth it to me! RIP Beautiful Olivia 🙏

[@Novi903]

❤❤❤

[@Novi903]

God loves us no matter what ❤❤

[@dianekrenz6789]

Thanks for telling us about your daughter. You show us all that addiction is a family disease. Take care of yourself.

[@francesmunoz9606]

My condolences to everyone whose lost a child or a loved one to this evil substance my heart goes out to them,

[@zaidarivas7152]

Same. I’m divorced. When my son started using he became argumentative and couldn’t get schoolwork done. I thought it was the divorce too. I also took him to the doctors and was told they could not figure out what was wrong with him unless he stopped using. He never stopped. He ended up being diagnosed with schizophrenia after “trying” meth and that’s when they finally prescribed him something. Not even that scared him. He then overdosed and almost died. That didn’t scare him either. Last year he overdosed and died, fentanyl poisoning. Addiction is mental illness. Your daughter had substance abuse disorder. Plenty of people come from divorced families and do not become addicts. Addiction is a genetic disorder. People are born with a predisposition for addiction. I am so sorry for your loss. My son too was an addict for 15 years so I understand your struggles. It’s tragic on so many levels. Again my condolences.

[@kathyh4804]

I’m so sorry 😢🙏🏻

[@MisfitTina]

No it isn’t. Nobody forces you to take that first dose. And I know what I’m talking about. I’ve done my fair share of drugs and my brother has been doing heroin since 2016. I made the choice to stop all of that he chose to go do heroin. It’s a choice!

[@3mexhuas]

@@MisfitTina Maybe you don't have the addictive gene. It makes all the difference. How can you be so judgmental of people who have passed or who are dealing with this? Careful you don't get bucked off your high horse because for you it's a long way down.

[@stevemorris6790]

@@3mexhuas, i agree with her. People choose to take the first time drugs. I for example never tried drugs because i didn’t know will doing for me.

[@AudreyTungate]

I send my condolences

[@DebraReule]

I went through the same thing with my son Michael f26 💔. I suffer too from PTSD from worrying about my son 😢. Hugs Mama 🫂♥️🙏.

[@snickerson3558]

Your strength is admirable and I thank you for sharing your story with the world- your saving lives!!

[@jennifersanders2456]

Heartbreaking.

[@MsButterfly1179]

From 13:49 to 14:51, it really got me, and I never stopped mulling over it for days since I watched this video last week. I am sorry for your loss.😢

[@FoolsAmongUs]

My Deepest Sympathy. Time is the Great Healer. She will always be Your Daughter.

[@milena7043]

Happy Father's Day Mr. Glen. Thanks once again for sharing. @TexasPicturesDocumentaries.... 🙌💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔

[@TexasPictures]

🤗

[@Georgiaspage]

8:43 the PTSD part! Wish I could hug you beautiful momma. My bf just lost his sons mother 10/18/2024 on her sons 21 bday to Fentanyl. She also suffered from bipolar, depression, anxiety.. etc. She didn’t have a chance or a mother like you who cared. May God send you peace in your heart.

[@loriannrichardson7644]

37 states allow for involuntary rehabilitation of a loved one. Everyone with an addicted family member, START using this law. IMO, addicts are not in their right minds, and therefore are incapable of making healthy, non-harmful decisions for themselves.

[@katie0303]

Thank you for sharing your sad and tragic story. Olivia is in God's hands now. Her earthly struggles are over. May she rest in peace.

[@robinlanier6886]

Nicely put.

[@thefrenchafricanninjamom]

My condolences and thanks for speaking up and telling your story❤❤❤🎉 I will share on my other channel

[@sherrytalbott389]

I totally feel ur broken heart. I went thru it with my daughter. Still praying for Gods grace for all of us and comfort too.

[@WaterMan-ss6eb]

Olivia looked liked this beautiful young woman and then the photos of her on drugs .it is shocking. But I find the common thread is this anxiety which leads to depression . Drugs certainly make that go away until they wear off and you build up tolerance and then the inevitable happens . So difficult and sad.

[@flygirl5175]

I am so sorry for your loss 😢 Thank you for sharing your story 🫶🏻💐🌼

[@shirleypoplo-ej7lz]

So very heartbreaking!! Such a shame !!

[@Kicia40]

Thank you for sharing this...broke my heart for you and your loss of your beautiful Olivia🙏💜....your words of how you feel about "enabling" ...I can not express how much those words mean...I am 25 years of no drinking. I'm 55, and really dis not expect to see 30. However, I was very fortunate to get out and get sober. My daughter is now 20. In college...on campus about 1500 miles from me now. We have a deep honest relationship about alcohol and drugs. She knows my story...and hers is her own path. But I will never shut the door on her or Any other that needs help. I was that 14 year old addict who made it only by the support of some very good people and lots of treatment, therapy, after care...ect....You are a very kind and beautiful woman. Thank you for never turning your back on someone. ❤🙏

[@kimberlyarasmith2101]

Awww your daughter is so beautiful. Sorry 🙏 for your loss. ❤🌹🥀🌷💐 she is now with our lord. And he is taking care of your daughter. ❤

[@silveraddict875]

Omg! Everybody gets diagnosed with something to keep the pharmaceutical companies rich

[@TheInnerPact]

Those are not manufactured by Pharmaceutical companies

[@karlaplascencia7998]

You are such a strong mother. She was dealt a bad hand in life. The devil is out and wants to cause misery. You are absolutely correct. I hope you know it is obvious she knew you loved her. I’ll pray for your family.

[@Luke22022]

I am sorry for the loss of your beautiful daughter. Thank you for your advocacy.

[@caseyhstuver]

I agree with this woman. “Tough love” is necessary in some situations and boundaries are important. At the same time, shaming is never going to save an addict. And love is still vital.

[@poquitodefe]

😢this story is proof you can have a good family and still make the wrong choices!!/Heartbreaking

[@TheInnerPact]

When you do not know what you’re taking has poison is not a choice. This is being murdered randomly.

[@kennethpiet2079]

Im sorry for your loss ma'am i lost my daughter to addiction she was 27 i will pray for u and your family

[@2008Rome]

Your have been an amazing mother. Please do not doubt yourself. Your daughter is beautiful. Such an angel. Prayers to you. Hoping you find strength to help others. God always provides.

[@truthboy2164]

i agree with this mom satan comes in many forms

[@JeffHole-wc1tc]

In that "satan" is a metaphor only.

[@Proverbs--tx6yr]

@@JeffHole-wc1tcwrong

[@houseofsolomon2440]

​@@Proverbs--tx6yrDid she mean satan literally did it? (vs. metaphorically)

[@garyh5541]

Thank you Mum for your real sharing!!!

[@junelawson5100]

Dear lovely Mum, I’m so sorry for the loss of your lovely daughter, you did your best. I have bipolar disorder and thankfully, my prescription medication keeps me from going off the rails and allows me a normal every day life, HOWEVER, I think it is fair to say that like other bipolar people, I have a very addictive personality and thank God that my medication refrains me from going off the rails. Love and light to both you and your daughter 🙏❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@toniiif1]

Your a wonderful lady, that's very clear to see - and I believe you when you say God took her home to take her from the torment, as an ex addict. It is a torment. Wish you all the best ❤

[@cynthiabowen6490]

LovenLight ❤️🌞. Your message resonated with me so much. You just grabbed my ❤as I listened. Your story is so much like mine. We went through something horrible. Watching our children decline. As we help them n kepted a close eye on them. From child that was put on psych meds to the adult they became. Never leveled out through the Drs n meds they were on. Became adults searching for something to help thr mind n how they cope. Then borders we're opened n poison came n our children are suffering n gone. The senseless act n the families that have to watch the child for years go through this epidemic. The families suffer n watching all this n hopeless sets n after years. I was thr after 10 years of watching my son go through this. Ur heart gets to a place whr you wonder why can't I fix this n help my child became better. It's like it takes the mind n they aren't the person you knew. You stay a phone call away. You jump when phone is ringing. Fear first is this the call. OMG I hope the child is ok. As a parent n the love you have for this child. You go n try to save them. Over n over. God Bless Us all. Lost child of poison. Fentanyl 💜😇💙

[@CatherineCarr-s4f]

I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved daughter. I hope people hear your words "don't give up on someone you love ".

[@nancyforoughi5517]

This is beyond tragic! I'm so sorry for your loss

[@kahlipolk817]

Praying for your peace and strength. May God continue your cover you ever day if your life ❤️🙏🏽

[@anniebelle2820]

I'm so very sorry for the loss of another beautiful life to fentanyl. I hope she has found the peace she couldn't find here on earth. And that mom will lean on God to lead her through her darkest days. Mom is so strong, reliving her nightmare to help save other lives

[@kimlouise-rf5rr]

Oh, Mom, my heart bleeds for you. The pain in your eyes says it all. I work within the addiction recovery space. It is an extremely difficult journey to sobriety. Every person I have worked with comes in broken and comes out a beautiful soul who has so much to offer the world. We are EXTREMELY fortunate that here in South Africa, we have not yet had to deal with fentynyl. There are no words I can offer to comfort you. Just know you are in many prayers 🙏

[@royaloakseskies]

I want to say from my perspective as a nurse- I am very much phased by it and very moved by the tragedy- we nurses have to put it aside because we can’t continue to do this job if we let each one weigh too heavily.

[@starlight6023]

I am so sorry for the ordeal you and your daughter went through. I hope God is giving her some relief, and she’s no longer suffering. Thank you for sharing your story and memories, painful though they are. My niece died in 2021 from an overdose, and my sister still reels from the ptsd you described with the distraught phone calls .

[@Ebony-EveLee]

I’m so sorry for your loss ❤️ I understood what you said about enabling, I took know what’s it’s like to make sure your daughter has food and a place to live ❤️❤️❤️

[@Maumexican]

God bless you, thank you for being the voice of people that loose the battle with addiction, keep you the good work. Sorry for your loss, I also went thru loss with a family member, may everyone that goes thru the pain . Keep on going with a positive attitude, never turn you back with someone in need

[@juliosantos652]

Same situation happened to my friend’s sons.. sad bad choices. Sorry for your loss.

[@branevans3705]

Wow, so many of the things you said mama, I felt as well. I went through many of the same-can totally relate. Rest Easy beautiful Olivia ❤

[@susanamartinezangulo4123]

Desde España, viendo con tristeza la historia de su bella y vulnerable hija. Lo siento muchísimo, Sra. Black y le deseo de corazón, toda la fuerza del mundo para que continúe con su testimonio recordando a su hija y a todas las víctimas del fentanilo. En España, vivimos en la década de finales de los 80 y principios de los 90, una crisis con los opiáceos (en este caso heroína), que se llevó a algunos amigos. Por eso estoy tan sensibilizada con estos temas. Un abrazo muy fuerte y muchísima suerte.

[@barbarachipman9436]

I lost my whole family to old age and my beloved brother to heart disease. I miss them but i lnow i will soon see them again❤❤❤❤❤

[@Superman-23]

The mom....very informative and very classy...I feel the pain...GOD BLESS HER!!

[@bettyaltman3576]

I am so very sorry for your loss. You are very strong and l wish you nothing but God's blessing as you go forward. Your precious daughter is with the Lord and away from all the evil that surrounds us every day.

[@DogTBH]

So sorry hearing this. Sorry for your loss ma'am and all the other people in here losing a friend,parent,family member(s) to this horrible epidemic named fent. But please remember; This is never a goodbye,player 1 is just waiting for player 2 to resume the game🙏 May she fly high and rest easy🙏🕊

[@nadineodil7060]

I think the mother’s statement that healthcare workers don’t care is completely an unjust statement …they try to save people’s lives …

[@TexasPictures]

We have found that uncaring healthcare workers is a common perception among many of the storytellers in this series. In another story in our series, Wade Green's Story (kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4nXgKKbarSdhqMsi=KGUaDb3JexEN6oHF) federal and state investigators found that sub-standard care at a hospital contributed directly to his death.

[@cdelane3335]

Yes, it's probably the experience she had with some of them. Maybe whenever her grief gets a little easier, she will come to realize differently.

[@lumo5691]

It's infuriating

[@TexasPictures]

It is a consistent, frequent perception we hear from storytellers with a loved one dealing with SUD and trying to seek help.

[@truthboy2164]

​@@TexasPicturesthese healthcare workers are lazy and could care less in most cases as long as they get there gravytrain paycheck thats all that seems to matter

[@yolandaz2706]

Thank you for sharing your heartbreaking story... I am very sorry you've lost your beautiful daughter. My deepest condolences. May God bless you & heal your brokenness as only He can🙏

[@lucian5304]

My cousin died from a overdose i will never forget my uncle having to sign the papers to have his son removed from life support my uncle died a week later after my cousin unexpectedly i try to tell myself he died from a broken heart but i will never know the exact cause ...i wish i could go back and talk some sense to my cousin ..if only...they would both still be here

[@johnstow5613]

I’m sorry for your losses. Is there any long-term solution to the opioid credit in the USA?

[@karenkramer3760]

I'm glad you helped your daughter so much.

[@Globelle]

I appreciate and respect your honesty. She is a beautiful young lady and I am so sorry for your loss. I have a son who started with Marijuana around age 14 and by 22 was using Fentanyl. He went to rehab twice. He has relapsed multiple times and then told us it was hopeless. Something has changed and he has been clean for about 2 weeks from Fentanyl. I know he can relapse and alot do. I pray constantly because I already lost my stepson who was 19 on July 22nd 2019. So many people believe that it cant happen to their kids but I know all to well that it can. I have a 28 year old daughter who has never tried even a cigarette. I pray for you and your family and all who suffer from this disease of addiction regardless of the reason. I hope we can all join together to stop the stigma and shame. God Bless you and your family.

[@TexasPictures]

We also have a series of recovery stories that you might find interesting. Here’s a link to that playlist. Journey from Addiction to Recovery Series kzbin.info/aero/PLdCPA32W_p39Z8hi7xSIX3Fkqmhd7mRzj

[@ritablaser7463]

Thank you for sharing your pain and the journey you experienced with your daughter’s addiction. People in general do not understand this disease and the price families have to pay. My daughter looks very similar to yours. Like you, me and my daughter were very close. I always told people that the addicted daughter was not my real child. Seven years of hell, from age 17 to 24 are just indescribable. Thirteen months of inpatient rehab got her through to recovery. She was in many short term rehabs before this. She is one of the lucky ones.

[@karenlong4104]

So sorry for your loss, lost my son 5 months ago from the same thing. Heartbreaking 😢 They are at peace in Heaven

[@ERNIE555]

This world is a horrible place

[@killereverb3928]

What a loving mother. She did the best she could. And she is still doing the best she can. When she mentioned the help she provided at least represented an opportunity whereby in the event something rendered Olivia unconscious or dead she might be found in her home rather than behind a dumpster or perhaps not being found at all I wept. A mother’s being in touch with goodness.

[@michaelrickard9890]

Really really tough. May god ease your loss and pain. Your daughter is in a better place.

[@hollyharris1874]

Deborah, I am so very sorry about Olivia. She was lucky to have you as a Mum!💜

[@MissBossBabe21]

I love this gals nickname ❤Elmer ! Love the uniqueness of it as I’m sure she was inside also ! I love horses too, they’ve healed my soul also , bless this beautiful mama in her journey .

[@windwarattack2300]

Another beautiful Angel gone before her time

[@sixdinnersyd]

My 20 year old daughter's story is slightly different, but we all have a similar story in that they were loved. Are loved. I appreciate you saying that you found her how you found her. She was loved. You didn't find her in worse circumstances and you never gave up on her. That is love. I still wish I would have played some things differently, but I pray that she knew just how much I love her.

[@MarthaF6025]

You’re a brave lady, sorry for the loss of your beautiful daughter. Good Bless You

[@patticakesintexas]

Im so sorry for your loss. I have walked through addiction with my middle and oldest daughters. It never gets easier. Both are still struggling. My heart goes out to you. Hugs. ❤

[@venitajackson556]

Praying for you and your daughters 🙏🏾