FENTANYL KILLS: Sean's and Ian's Story - episode 115

A sister, Rose Johnson, shares her story of losing her 35-year-old brother, Ian O'Connor, and her 33-year-old brother, Sean O'Connor, to illicit fentanyl in this documentary about the dangers of illegal 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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[@kathleennickell1974]

I buried my son Brendan 26 on May 6, 2024 from a fentanyl overdose. My life feels over and these videos are helping me deal with the grief of losing my baby. 💔

[@krissypeters1517]

I’m so so sorry 💔

[@pinkmonsoon3638]

I am so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers. I lost a daughter not to fenthanol but in a different way. It's like loosing piece of your heart...

[@bford5899]

As a mother, I’m feeling for you so much. I just had another baby and just understanding that bond…. I’m spiritually sending you a strength you won’t even recognize. It’ll just come to you. May your baby’s spirit bless, keep and uplift you.❤️🙏🏽

[@crystalblanding9481]

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️

[@TexasPictures]

Very sorry for your loss. You might find just a little understanding from this story on our channel. Life after Loss kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3fQi5Wdfaebja8

[@drewjackson4073]

I was good friends with both Ian and sean. Can’t believe they are gone. I struggled with the same thing. Hung out and partied a lot with these 2. ended up going to a recovery program when I was 31 called Jericho road ministries I have been sober for over 7 years and am still currently working there as a VP. I wish they could have came to the same place with me and got the help they needed. Jesus is the only one that can help!

[@tonton1945.]

Amen! Praise God

[@AshliMarieTV]

AMEN i love this hoping this specific comments reaches others

[@winwell9292]

Drew, you are a remarkable example of what a life surrendered to CHRIST can become...you have a story that needs to be told over and over again...love you,

[@crystaldaniels16]

Praise God thanks for sharing your testimony....you are correct Jesus is the answer ❤

[@EvonB-l8p]

God bless you!!! I’ve often said this addiction is something reaching inside and grabbing the soul. I’ve come to realize… just like overeating… it’s what we put in our bodies that gets the tightest grip on our souls. I started intermittent fasting 2yrs it was so hard to start, took 2 yrs to lose 47 pounds. It don’t take much to trigger but if I give in it’ll take 2-3 weeks to get back up. I usually fast start my fast around 6pm-10am. This way I get to have a meal with my family and enjoy my am coffee. I fell off the wagon 2 weeks ago and now I’m having a tough time getting back up. I just came to bed so I’ll stay out the kitchen. If I get through tomorrow night, I’ll be alright. If we all take a good honest look at ourselves we’ll all realize we all have our own vices. I look at it as anything that comes between me and God. That can be anything, just look for what pulls you in the most. I know one day I’ll win this battle.

[@nitamay3534]

My mother died from an overdose. The what-ifs nearly killed me. Then, one day, as I was praying, God spoke to my spirit and said it was not my fault. It was the choice that she made. I have peace, and I pray God gives you and your family peace that surpasses all understanding.

[@sickek4]

I worked with Sean at two different locations while employed at Kauffman. He was definitely a breath of fresh air, always a good time, lots of laughter, made the day that much better. I hope you and your family find closure.

[@jlcollins7673]

@@sickek4 thank you so much for sharing this

[@edc9864]

Anyone who watches this channel knows that the thing that all of these people have in common is that they are loved and did not want to die. If someone looks differently at you or your family because of the way your brothers died, they should get down and thank God that they haven't had to experience that pain. I'm so sorry for your loss. 💔 🙏

[@KeyserSoze407]

I went to school with both of them. I had a drug problem myself of biblical proportions. Unfortunately mainly all of my friends are dead from drugs. God bless them both and your family. - Jake Boling

[@GirlJay67]

I'm so sorry for your loss... I have 8 yrs clean, Born in early 80's and most of my friends are gone as well. It's not normal and I don't want to make it normal!

[@Woman_in_the_Wilderness]

Turn to Jesus.

[@destaneehoward]

I’m so sorry to hear that .

[@paigegee5921]

Just buried my 2 yr old granddaughter from fentenyl poisoning by touching it...have no words for the pain I feel daily. Sick to my stomach about it...here it is 7 months later and I'm still devastated. Prayers to you and yours...may no one ever have to feel so sad.

[@mizzbee1477]

I just left the funeral of my best friends 5 year old granddaughter. She died in a car accident but the amount of pain I saw on her and the family I cannot even comprehend (don't have grandkids yet) I am so sorry to you and for your loss🙏🏼❤️

[@paigegee5921]

@mizzbee1477 thank you so much...there aren't words invented to describe how horrible the devastation this shit causes a family. No matter the cause though losing a child is absolutely awful it's a shared pain so prayers go to you and yours involved. Be blessed hon.

[@TheBklynqueen50]

@@paigegee5921 my deepest sympathies to you. I can’t imagine the amount of pain you’re dealing with

[@paigegee5921]

@TheBklynqueen50 thank you so much. And it is horrible I'm hoping for that day they talk about when the sadness and pain lessons. My faith keeps me going.

[@softshoedancer]

I dont wish to be intrusive nor insensitive...but paigegee how on earth did that happen?

[@sm3296]

I’ve lost two sons, Corey on May 27, 2016 and James on May 18, 2022. Two beautiful young men with loving hearts, Leo’s, loved the outdoors, loved their family, intelligent and kind. They too battled demons bigger then them. I was in shock for ages after Corey’s death. I had complex PTSD, it took years to learn to move on from that. On the day of Jamie’s death I was getting a tattoo to honour Corey at the time they found James body. That was two years ago, the grief I hold is encompassing for their struggles and for the loss of them. It has hurt our family so much. It’s impossible to describe it. My heart goes out to this lovely young woman, her love for her brothers is beautiful. I’m sorry for all of us who have suffered such losses. Thank you for sharing your beautiful brothers with us,

[@rhondapatterson1]

❤❤❤

[@lisaparker1607]

My heart goes out to you... 💔

[@sm3296]

@@lisaparker1607 🙏

[@CatherineMartin-kz7cp]

❤❤❤

[@roseannschweikert2960]

I'm so sorry for you I lost my daughter to heroine I can't even imagine the immense pain you parents that have lost more than one child to this epidemic that's destroying our loved ones and us

[@Brittany822bewley]

I’m so sorry 🙁 I lost both of my brothers too. The grief is unreal.

[@Mystique_Missy86]

Im so sorry sending you love from Louisville KY!

[@mpiresteve]

Sean and Ian were my friends. I went to school with them. Sean was my riding buddy. We use to ride our motorcycles down the back roads together. Fentanyl is serious, everyone should be aware of what it can do to you :( RIP Sean and Ian!

[@nrjohnsocam]

Sorry for your loss 💔

[@emilyevans6989]

Very sorry for your loss. There’s nothing fair about this!

[@lisacopeland8813]

Rip🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@zaidarivas7152]

Same with my son. He died when he finally seemed to be clean. He looked healthy. My hopes were up. He died of a fentanyl overdose. This happened August of last year. It’s been the toughest year. I watch these videos as a reminder that I am not alone. My condolences. Losing two brothers to this epidemic is horrendous

[@andrearivera6960]

I’m so sorry for your loss 🙏🏽my brother died of a fentanyl overdose last year February ❤️‍🩹

[@TexasPictures]

We have recently published this story about life after loss that you might find interesting. kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3fQi5Wdfaebja8

[@patchesblack7490]

Wow. This story is so tragic. Both of her brothers gone 🥺 Thank you Rose for sharing your story. I'm so sorry for the loss of your sweet brothers. Your family is in my prayers 🙏

[@Hazelee1]

It's such a tragedy no matter how you look at it, beautiful Brothers, beautiful sister and family, it's extremely tragic just how much everybody is affected😢😢💔💔

[@Mary-tj5qx]

When she said that when people think about addicts and they think about people who are homeless, pan handling and all that. And they (her brothers) weren't like that. Those homeless people aren't like that either. They are also struggling with mental illness and are self medicating. They just don't have the support systems the rest of us have. Such a heartbreaking story. My heart goes out to this family.

[@lorriegallardo8053]

My son was addicted to herion until he didn't have any more veins. So he turned to fentanyl. He loved it. He said he would never quit. I prayed, and now he's in prison. I asked the judge to give him at least 4 and 1/2 years. Long enough for the urge to go away. He's doing really well. All glory to God. That drug is from the devil.

[@rl1314]

People are still very in denial about how bad this is. The stories are very repetitive and the family members rarely have a full grasp of the situation. It's so massive. I have been talking to my kids about this for years. You cannot start, not even 1 pill. Getting sober is too hard. The only option is to never start. The government is not doing enough.

[@archieblanco2399]

I think you’re absolutely right! To try to make a long story short, I was injured in combat in Afghanistan, the ground blew up in front of me, and my skin started itching, in an indescribable way. I was on the machine gun mounted on top of our 🛻 truck, and under my body armor, there’s a “gunner’s harness” (like a seat belt that hooks 🪝 to the vehicle in case of ied’s or rollovers you don’t get thrown out and smashed by the vehicle) Well I thought 💭 at first maybe that’s just twisted up under my gear, and causing irritation in the 120 degree weather. We fought for 4-6 more hours, before we got back to our outpost, and I discovered that I had this rash + burn blisters + lesions from my knees, all the way into the roof of my mouth and inside my nose 👃 (lost my sense of smell as well) Became deadly allergic to NSAIDS (ibuprofen etc) was prescribed 100 perc 5mgs, 2 weeks in a row, morphine drip 💧 every four hours, 2 perc 5mgs every 3 hrs. That sent me down a long road of playing doctor and self medicating (and even now I don’t fault myself because the doctors weren’t doing any better helping me). I kicked pain meds in 2019, but I live with chronic pain (3 herniated discs, hips offset, broken jaw, hands 🙌🏼 etc, plus I believe this burn episode that I’ve been hospitalized 13X from, I believe caused fibromyalgia and rheumatoid arthritis for me) But pain meds in general have probably screwed my nervous system’s ability to deal with pain, when doctors see that I had a history they automatically ASSUME that I’m trying to get pain meds, or that I’m “one of them”. It’s just bad all around, and I’m hoping we come together as a country, society, as a people, to stand up to this influx of poison, and do something about it.

[@lisafinch3006]

William 6/3/20 fentynal death ..He was just a normal guy too with a deadly addiction..Best n Biggest Smile..my sweet Son Momma loves n misses you deeply

[@garrettshea4304]

I lost my daughter to fentanyl on March 2nd 2024, she was only 40 years old, we are still trying to process this but this is such a problem in our world, I pray 🙏 for everyone that is dealing with this, our hearts are broken

[@donnakreye8339]

May your grief lighten and your strength double.

[@tarynconnor6886]

I lost my niece March 10 2024 to fentanyl as well. I hope you are doing ok.

[@j-mt.175]

I am so sorry for your loss 🤗, I will keep you, your family & friends in my 🙏🏻 Prayers ! The same for you @tarynconnor6886 🤗🙏🏻

[@danatinney8743]

Your story is my story. My 2 youngest sisters overdosed. 1 1/2 years apart. There was nothing strong enough to stop it. I'm so sorry for your loss. Thank you for your story.

[@brittanygalvin1019]

Sean and Ian were such sweet souls. Even throughout my relationship with Sean, he tried so hard to get clean. You are so right when you say he didn’t want to be that way. He didn’t. He fought hard. He loved you guys SO MUCH. Your family WAS a good family. The closeness you all had was admirable. You were a great sister, Rose, and he absolutely was a beautiful person despite his struggles. Ian was the same. Adorable, funny, charismatic, a great friend and also cherished you all so much. Sweet little Ian! Your love for them shines through and I can still feel your pain. I can’t say that I can relate, but I can help support you. Always. I’m so so sorry for what has happened to them, and to you guys. Love you all, so much. ❤️

[@tiffanymusselman7308]

Your story has profoundly touched me. I lost my youngest cousin to a heroine overdose laced with fentanyl and sadly he had just finished rehab. May 5th was the anniversary of his passing 3 years ago. Your brothers sound like they were wonderful individuals. I am deeply sorry.

[@sharonmcfaul2956]

Please accept my heartfelt condolences on your loss. RIP Sean and Ian🙏

[@joannsolano1094]

My grandson passed away from overdose of fentanyl on April 17, 2023 and his 31st birthday would have been May 4, 2023. Still hurts terrible and prayers for anyone going through the same. I ask God everyday to help these additions to wast help.

[@sulwhale3171]

Feel like grandparents should be mentioned to because those are there babies to

[@angelajaconetti6929]

Two of my children are gone. I have my youngest son still. It affects the whole family...😢

[@louise3088]

I lost my daughter that very same day and year. It's as though all of the color has left the world,and everything is black and white and gray.I will keep your grandson in my prayers. If you don't mind, what was his name?

[@fredscott6156]

She has a lifetime of her own recovery to go through. I hope she makes it.

[@thematriarchy2075]

Very sensitive comment, and she will make it, i am sure❤

[@karlaplascencia7998]

Addiction does not discriminate race or socioeconomic status or gender. What a sad story. Thank you for sharing and spreading awareness.

[@tinadouglas2838]

My clean date is May 16th, 2016. Times has changed. I lost my sister & brother from OD. It destroys families. My condolences. Survivor guilt is hard. Its a daily battle to some. I hope your family finds peace. Have grace. ♥️

[@garrisonmanne6410]

Sadly my little sister was poisoned by fentanyl and lost her life the same day Sean died June 19th 2019. May they rest in peace.❤

[@Babygirl_2008]

I’m sorry for your loss my condolences to you and your family. 🙏

[@lisaparker1607]

😭

[@sunnyboknow]

My brother passed on September 30th from alcohol addiction,he was 35 years old. My god my heart broke into pieces. I could physically feel the pain in my soul. Thank you for say that they don’t want to be that way. He really wanted to stop but I think it was the withdrawal and he was frightened to change. I write this with tears falling down my face. I love you Littles, I will see you again someday ❤

[@donnaturpin5995]

The richest family in town lost one of their sons to fentanyl. This young man was a sports figure and on his way to a great future. Never would have thought. Fentanyl shows no prejudice. Many prayers for this family.

[@KyongG1970]

This story was brutal. This poor family. She has every right to feel angry. I am so sorry.

[@annazaman9657]

The toll it takes on the family members of those with addictions is something that cannot be overlooked. The sister here is being so brave yet i feel she is so broken inside. Love to her

[@nalou6933]

I've heard an expression, "outside love is not inside love". I can only imagine the physical, emotional and mental struggles that these two young men faced every day. I am so sorry for all the loss this family has suffered.

[@Globelle]

I lost my step son almost 5 years ago and now my own son is struggling with the same addiction. I feel so alone and so scared. I am so sorry for your loss.

[@chrisv.4071]

Please force him to go to rehab 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢I know it's easier said than done 😢I pray it will be OK for you 🙏

[@TexasPictures]

I may have mentioned this before, but 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

[@Globelle]

@@chrisv.4071 we are trying. Please pray for him to want it. If I could force him I absolutely would. Thank you for your prayers. He didn't start any of this behavior until he turned 18. He is 23 now. Texas Picture Documentaries, I have watched your recovery stories as well. I am so grateful for the work you do and I believe you are changing lives.

[@TexasPictures]

Thank you.

[@amandagarrison1566]

My heart goes out to you! I only have one sibling. I couldn’t imagine losing her in this way. Your brothers are smiling down on you with pride. You have explained their story with dignity, class & grace! You’re an AMAZING sister. Thanks for sharing your brother’s stories. I’ll keep you and your family in my prayers. God bless!

[@jamgirl4651]

I had meniscus repair surgery and was offered fentanyl in the recovery room. I literally jumped off the bed and screamed NO THANK YOU!!!!

[@thevir2usone]

Hospital and street grade are completely different

[@DOSU490]

@@thevir2usoneStill. I had fentanyl given to me in the hospital and it’s awful, awful stuff. Refuse it if you can. Horrible. We can do better, Big Pharma. Stop killing people for fun and profit.

[@jamgirl4651]

@@thevir2usone just the name alone scares me

[@Woman_in_the_Wilderness]

Excellent decision.

[@FionasNonna]

Post-rehab is when most addicts overdose because they take a break in their drug usage, unaware that the break has made their drug tolerance levels much lower. When they relapse, they do the sane amount of drugs as they were doing before rehab and it's a deadly amount. It's EXTREMELY important that message is explained to addicts at every stage of their recovery. It must be reiterated over and over in case they relapse.

[@kathyinwonderlandl.a.8934]

You’re so right about that.

[@nickawilliams5175]

That's exactly what I was thinking. Due to being clean and then relapsing, their bodies cannot handle the amount they used to use during their heavy addiction. 😔

[@killereverb3928]

Rose 🌹 I’m so very sorry for your families’ loss. The loss of 2 brothers is too devastating for words. As you said, guys that were well-loved as sons, fathers, uncles and friends to so many. May God bless and cover your family from the fallout left in the wake of their passing. I pray they both are at peace now.

[@intothemystic5223]

So many pass away from a relapse because they go back to the amount they were using before getting clean when their tolerance is much lower now. So sad.

[@angharadswansea9343]

My son was a full-blown alcoholic and crack cocaine addict. I thank Alcoholics Anonymous for giving me my son back. He now has 10 years sobriety, free from all alcohol and drugs.

[@soozfitzpatrick7738]

Im so sorry for your losses. I started using in the 90s. Everything changed with fentanyl. Almost died in 2021. I cant believe im alive and im grateful. Took a year b4 i had some clarity with my life and how to move forward. Got off methadone in 2022. There is hope for anyone reading this thats still struggling🙏

[@agapelife2179]

How did you get off method one?

[@soozfitzpatrick7738]

@@agapelife2179 was on 40mg and i slowly tapered.

[@elenarogers5311]

Thank you for having the courage to share your story and open people's eyes about this problem. Cherish the good times with your brothers...that can never be lost. Blessings from Italy. ❤🙏

[@deborahburns540]

I knew and worked with Ian at Yellowstone back in 2017. I'm so sorry to learn of his death. Please accept my deepest condolences.

[@Whippy99]

Anyone can become an addict. Anyone. There is no demographic greater than another. They are ill and should not be judged. I’m so sorry for your loss. ❤

[@wellmanfarms9855]

Thank you for your time. I feel so guilty about my son. Just lost him 6-11-24 . I thought he would be fine. So sorry for the loss of both of these kind souls. Empathy is what they all have in common. Perhaps because of the pain and suffering they endure

[@amybusch9253]

I am so sorry for your loss🙏💔

[@gloriarivera9004]

I think when someone start smoking the mariguana they continue to do it and trying different kind the drugs because they want to to trying something more stronger specially when they haven’t partying times I seen lot ugly stuffs it much better stay way🤮

[@ncbrothad]

Sorry for your loss

[@gratefulsoulz5606]

My deepest condolences to you and your family ❤️🙏🏽

[@Rude_Boi]

Sorry for your loss. I'm sure you did everything you could to help your son. Please don't feel guilty.

[@badger297]

The fact that there's no shortage of these videos for you to make is just heart breaking to me 😢

[@chakastyles8794]

While I am sorry for the loss of these young men, I want everyone to know that substance use and abuse can and does happen to anyone. I still remember how horrible people on crack were treated and talked about because they were mostly inner city low resourced people. Now that drug use & abuse has become a mainstream issue there is new language and such compassion. My brother died in 2000 and was never given any grace due to his addiction.

[@loriannrichardson7644]

And those drugs were deliberately placed in Black and Brown communities. Then to add another level of depraved injustice, there is now a series out about the CIA doing this. It's called "Snowfall". A new way to make more money off such an egregious act sanctioned by the US govt. 🤦‍♀️

[@arthurgphotography]

@@loriannrichardson7644 it looks like that series came out 7 years ago. I'll check it out

[@gabbym7219]

But no was overdose, the problem here in this Complex "Title" is FENTANYL POISON, normally all the ppl are in "drugs" , are dying for FENTANYL and this ppl does not know what are consuming

[@aliadan22]

I am so sorry for your loss. That is devastating.

[@gabbym7219]

I'm crying with this interview, I can feel the pain she has. I'm so sorry for the loss of your 2 brothers. My sincere Condolences to you'll in ur family 😢

[@Babygirl_2008]

I’m an empath and I could feel her pain through the interview and through the phone or tablet or computer I feel it my condolences to her and her family🙏

[@amyarthurs4966]

This is absolutely heartbreaking. My brother suffered from cocaine addiction and it was so hard to see. My sister was diagnosed and given a couple of months to live shen she was 35. My mam couldn’t cope and used prescription drugs to numb the pain and she passed. Wasn’t an overdose as such it was a build up of her trying to cope. She passed at 57. My sister died 3 weeks later. I’m so sorry for your loss 🥺 sending so much love from Dublin Ireland xx

[@MsAdventure531]

I’m sorry for your deep pain from tragic loss within your family.

[@Missmadima18]

I went to school with both and my whole elementary and middle school memories Sean and Ian were apart of. The jokesters and the life of the group. Not one person from our school can say they don't have happy memories of them. I still have that school photo of Sean ❤ I'm so sorry for your loss .. I was heartbroken to hear the news

[@carmatino85]

I lost my High School Sweetheart and father of my two children on Easter 2023 to a Fentanyl OD .. I feel your pain .. this past year has been really hard and these Videos help me feel less alone with the loss 😔

[@mountzod]

These videos are heartbreaking but totally necessary. Thank you to the families for having the willingness to share their loved one's stories. It's a goddamned shame that this plague has befallen upon our country like it has. I myself have been clean since 4/15/19 and extremely grateful to be alive when so many haven't made it. God bless them all.

[@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

[@robyn_byrd]

Class, money or race...doesn't matter.

[@kimjohnson8471]

Nope. Prince died of a fentanyl overdose.😢

[@palamoi]

My older brother, who was 14 years older than me, was an addict throughout his life. But he helped other people through their troubles and problems. Many of them said that they would not be where they are today if it weren't for him. I wondered, for a long time, why my brother could help others but not himself. At first I thought that he didn't want to help himself. Then after thinking about his relationship with our dad I understood. My brother, I feel, didn't think he was worth saving. He didn't think much of himself and that it was too late for him but not for others. This epiphany broke my heart because I understood where he was coming from and why he continued to use and drink throughout his whole life. The drugs and drink took my brother slowly as he eventually developed congestive heart failure. He died in 2014 and I miss him everyday, every moment. RIL B. Your baby sister, S.

[@sprinkleddonut1623]

I buried my 34 year old son in 2019 due to the aftermath of a heroin addiction. There is nothing more painful. Our children don’t want the life of an addiction, it has such a hold on them escaping it is nearly impossible. The stigma attached to those who suffer needs to be changed. They are not worthless because they suffer from addiction. They are sons, daughters, sisters, brothers, mothers, fathers. They are loved beyond measure. Their deaths are devastating. My love and prayers go out to everyone who has lost someone to addiction. It’s a pain that never heals.

[@therealbanna8472]

To loose both little brothers and still stay strong & tell their story is beautiful and hurtful at the same time

[@anniebelle2820]

I cried during this entire video. To the family and friends, the deceased was not just another dead junkie. Their pain is real and deep. And many are brave enough to tell their story over and over to try to save other families from experiencing their pain. God bless these amazing people.

[@mattiewilliams579]

I lost my brother to this drug on September 15 2023 my baby brother my hurt aches but hearing other stories help my brother was all lone when passed my condolences to you and your family

[@archieblanco2399]

I’m so sorry to hear that! 🖤🤍🖤🤍 My little brother has been battling an addiction with this poison ☠️ and he has OD’d once from this (that I know of). He’s maybe 🤔130llbs, and I’m terrified of ever getting that dreaded phone call 📞 It would destroy our mother. She already had to deal with our older brother OD’ing countless times and his addiction for 10 years. I can gladly say my older brother is sober and thriving now, but now the battle my little brother is going to through. I just wanted to comment to let you know you are not alone in this fight, and I pray 🙏🏼 God gives you the strength to manage to still reach your best version of you while on this earth! Lots of love ❤️ 🖤🤍🖤🤍🫡

[@davidwyke7060]

I am one of twelve children. I have had 4 brothers die from drugs 1 suicide. And 3: horrible drug addiction deaths. It's heart breaking

[@AubreyShelton-rr7yy]

That is horrifying.im so sorry 😞

[@davidwyke7060]

@@AubreyShelton-rr7yy it has taken me years to learn how to grieve.. thank you

[@amylaseful5110]

Im sorry for your losses. I am 10th of 11. I lost one brother to suicide 34 years ago.

[@millettesmart3784]

Oh how I feel your heart break!! 😭💔. I'm the last child of eight children 5 boys, 3 girls and 4 brothers dead. Only one from drug OD but the one brother left has a pill addiction 😭💔. I pray for his deliverance from this demon! My heart would be shattered if he died from this demon drug! My prayers for you and your family 🙏.

[@davidwyke7060]

@@millettesmart3784 thank you I am praying

[@melanieredfield9736]

Your pain is palpable. I'm so very sorry for the loss of your brothers, and for the very heavy burden of grief that your parents must carry every single day. Thank you for sharing your story, and helping to raise awareness of how fentanyl destroys lives.

[@Shebop72]

I lost my daughter on Easter Sunday and had her Memorial May 3,2024. I pray this doesn't happen to anyone else. My condolences and prayers to you all. There is a better way...one day at a time ❣️

[@Babygirl_2008]

My condolences to you and your family I’m sorry you had to go trough this. One day at a time, one hour at a time , one min at a time. 🙏

[@rebekahlynn4314]

Your brothers seemed awesome. I pray for comfort and healing for your family and you.

[@robindelude3787]

My heart breaks for this woman. I lost an older brother almost 4 years ago. The pain was worse than I ever would have imagined it could be. It shouldn’t matter how her loss occurred. It is so sad that people want to minimize the magnitude of her loss, because the way her brothers died. I pray that she, her parents and the rest of her family can find God’s peace one day.

[@mraereed]

Oh honey, I'm so sorry!😔 I'm a big sister who lost her younger brother. It's like losing a part your childhood! He was my everything!

[@wellwait4197]

I don’t want to discount any of the previous family members pain, because I have zero doubt that it’s immense. But the pain in her eyes tell the story without her even saying a word. When siblings are close the first born, more often than not, is like a second parent to them. I can easily see that in her mannerisms, grief and the obvious whole the loss of her brothers has left. I’m so very sorry sweetheart, may God grant you peace in your heart. Whatever that may look like for you. Life is just hard to understand sometimes. 😢😢🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@paultinneny1507]

Devastating to hear this about your brothers, thanks for sharing their story . I believe that your story may very well save a life .

[@HellcatMad]

To lose 2 family members must be horrendous. May the Comforter be with the family.🙏🏻🕊

[@cUser691]

@HellcatMed Agree with you. Family devestated. Your choice of word Comforter also hit it strong so thank you for that.

[@taghiabiri3489]

Nobody wants to be like that. That is the essence of addiction. People forget that and blame the fallen.

[@jeanettemaresco6997]

My brother was clean and sober for at least 15 years. Then we would see small things and spoke to him . He saw a psychiatrist and went on meds. It was better but not good. He had a little girl, he lived for her. But something was not right . In a state of despair he took his own life . Like these brothers we were close, connected, and we loved each other. I will never know the reason he did this but my thought is that he just couldn’t fight anymore. I miss him all the time and it’s been 26 years . Addiction is a life long battle. I hope he is at peace . RIP David

[@cindysabin8612]

This story breaks my heart I had a loss similar I can't sleep at night I still scream for my son.

[@carries8748]

I’m so sorry

[@epaches4255]

I'm soo sorry for your loss. Pray and ask God to send you His comforter. Talk to Jesus daily. He loves us, all of us!❤❤❤❤❤

[@m.n.lewis1983]

Rose, my heart breaks for you and you're family. Thank you for sharing both of your brothers story. I pray this video can help someone struggling. Praying for you and your family

[@trudyramgren8817]

This makes me soo sad. My daughter started using drugs at age 14. I sent her to rehab around three times. She would stay clean on and off but nothing permanent. Currently she is using Meth. I'm so scared for her life. I never know if or when I'd get that phone call of her overdosing. On top of this, she was diagnosed with cancer last year. She didn't finish treatment, she refused palliative care and didn't go to her regular appointments. She is not speaking to me now. She doesn't want me to know what's going on in her life. My sincerest condolences to you and your family. May your brothers rest in peace. We all know the hurt and anger of addiction! ❤

[@latoyawithanr9675]

🙏 for you....

[@trudyramgren8817]

@@latoyawithanr9675 Thank you. ❤️

[@sallygard63]

So sorry … I really hope she can change her mind and want you back in her life 🙏❤️

[@trudyramgren8817]

@sallygard63 Me too. Thank you dear. ❤️

[@lindacarlson6887]

The pain on your face and in your eyes when you told about your brothers was a gut punch. I am so sorry for you and your family’s loss. I can’t imagine what u all are going through. Don’t worry about people opinions of you or your brothers. People don’t understand. God bless you.

[@tonyachambers9818]

Thank you sweetie for sharing your story. May God bless.

[@emilyevans6989]

I always feel really badly when I “Like” these videos. I don’t LIKE them, but I hit that button so that the families who tell their stories in hopes it will help someone KNOW we appreciate their courage. I’m so very sorry for the losses of your brothers, sons, father, snd loved ones. There’s nothing fair about it. This substance is a thief. Holding the family up in prayer. ♥️

[@TexasPictures]

Yes, the "like" thing is a weird way to respond to stories like this. Think of the like button as a "support" button. 😉 It helps the channel reach more people.

[@emilyevans6989]

@@TexasPictures ABSOLUTELY!

[@Zhana808]

Thank you so much Rose for finding the strength to tell your heartbreaking and tragic story to bring awareness and help others. Sending prayers, love and my sincere condolences to you and your family. RIL Ian and Sean 🙏❤️🕊️

[@noracoyle4988]

I'm sorry my darling, I see your 💔 Two beautiful boys. No family should have to deal with such an enormous loss.

[@user-hs5zg9nl4d]

And I lost my only child Tyler 27 yrs old April 3,2022 caused of death fentanyl these videos help but my heart is forever broken

[@user-qk3qj6ls6b]

Big hugs and prayers of comfort to you ❤️🙏🏻❤️ me too with the loss of my Son Harley age 26 October 6, 2022 Xanax/Fentanyl, my heart and soul is shredded 😥

[@edelgado8762]

Lost my little brother “Lou” 8-14-22… I miss you everyday bro, fly high and save a seat for me in heaven right next to you. Until then I will hold it down for your babies…Mimi just graduated and got her license and Phillip is starting High School this year …you where there in spirit & will continue to do so while I’m here and after I’m gone😢 Love you

[@kathyt.8431]

How absolutely devastating and heartbreaking. I would like to think there’s a special place in hell for people that make the lethal drugs

[@lisaquiller1535]

This one was hard. My heart is breaking. I am so sorry for your profound loss.😢 You have wonderful brothers. I believe they did the best they could and fought even harder, but demons can be so overwhelming. May both Sean and Ian RIP and may you and your family find peace as well. Thank you for sharing your story.

[@toddbrothers1520]

Thank you for sharing. You remind me of my sister and all the grief I put her through while I was trapped in the vicious cycle of addiction. I’m sorry for your loss addiction is evil and I know your brothers would have stopped if they had the power. I have a loving family that stood by me and I thought their love and support would keep me clean. I’m proud to say it’s been 2 years since I’ve used. Thanks again for your story I will be praying for your family and you will get to see your brothers again

[@charlesdaubner1017]

I am so very sorry, Rose. You are a lovely person, your family is so fortunate to have you. Please keep that loveliness alive for them and everyone else who loves you.

[@paulazajac9155]

Thank you for your bravery to tell us all how truly awful this event has been for you all. Thank you again and again. I wish I could give you the warmest most comforting hug.

[@kenyettadoyle1200]

You can be clean for so long. When you relapse your body can’t handle it. We all remember when Philip Seymour Hoffman died. He had been clean for 17 years.

[@Babygirl_2008]

My heart is aching for the sister who lost her brothers. My heart hurts for her. This is hard to have to grieve two people. I pray she and who ever else was effected by this get answers and information understanding and disclosure🙏🙏 she is very strong for telling her story. It’s very hard to do stories like these and interviews like these. This is one of the heartbreaking ones I’ve ever seen.

[@lizzybraxtontv]

As a mother who just lost my 20 year old son and husband May 8, 2024 from a motorcycle accident my heart breaks for this family no matter how these gentlemen passed this is heart breaking 💔

[@maz79]

I am so truly sorry for your awful loss 💔 sending so much love and strength 🙏

[@tanyaoellermann]

Oh my gosh that's just heartbreaking 💔 I'm so sorry 😢

[@emmamunro7208]

Omg I am so sorry! Farout so unfair

[@Lvroom4Pi]

These stories are so important and so heartbreaking. Thank you for taking the time to share your love and pain.

[@shellihardman]

I lost my brother this way, too and he was not a drug user. My prayers are with you all who are experiencing the same grief.

[@teresaacevedo1731]

Praying for you and your family. It’s so devastating ! My daughter died 9-2-22 I will forever mourn her being gone from my life. Melinda forever 45

[@lesare6509]

I will never understand why drugs like heroin is laced with fentanyl, don’t they WANT customers to come back? Kind of stupid to kill off your business! I’m so sorry for the family here, and to lose 2 brothers, I don’t think I would be able to handle losing any children, wish peace for this family. Pray for strength. 🙏❤️

[@A-FrameWedge]

The Fetanyl epidemic was engineered by the CCP, they sent the ingredients to Mexico for the Cartels to harm Americans, they don’t care if they die, that is all part of CCP’s agenda.

[@TexasPictures]

It is a money thing. Inert filler mixed with fentanyl can look like and work like heroin, but is cheaper. The problem is that when suppliers do this they're sloppy about it and measurements are inconsistent, resulting in sometimes lethal doses.

[@weeze2145]

So sorry for your loss and also for some of these ignorant comments. Sending love to anyone who’s family has been affected by this terrible drug.

[@hopemanley4358]

May God bless you and your family in your time of sorrow. Thank you for your courage to help share this with us.

[@majsan329]

🙏❤️❤️

[@ginadasilva3346]

Our family knew Ian, through his work, a very likable guy indeed and really great at what he did. I’m so sorry for your loss Rose. Praying for your family, this breaks my heart.

[@robineppinette4056]

Your brothers we beautiful souls.. thank you for sharing your story to help save other people.. Texas Pictures y'all are absolutely amazing for sharing these stories to the public.. prayers to this precious family

[@TexasPictures]

Thanks so much

[@lisal2018]

I am an addict and Rehab is giving you the tools to stay sober. That is up to us.

[@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

[@KoalaBeer.]

Some ..

[@coloringwithpatwilson1506]

my condolences for your losses. I'm a recovering addict, next month I'll be 18 years clean and sober, I know exactly what they both felt. Addiction doesn't care if your rich or poor, male or female, nice or mean, a mother or father, a brother or sister, addiction cares about nothing but the next hit. We think of nothing else, nothing else. Wives, parents, children, friends can't break the addiction barrier. Only the user can break the barrier. Addiction does not go away, it never leaves and it rears it's ugly head in good times, bad times, any time. Addiction is a struggle between life and death and it's the hardest thing I've ever done. I am a high functioning addict, I had a job, a house, a family, money in the bank, cars, what ever I wanted or needed I had, but none of that matters. Addiction doesn't care. Rose, please don't allow what other people think bother you. You have no control over them. Keep those wonderful brothers of yours close in your heart. My thoughts are with you and yours. tfs

[@nickinurse6433]

Congratulations! You are the hope of the world rising past this crisis! Please help others who are still caught in addiction that's only you know how to get out of it

[@kathyyamich1323]

Yes Sir

[@kianhu]

I’m so sorry for the loss of your brothers 😢😢😢

[@lisasikes4801]

I cannot imagine what pain you & your family are going through. I do know your very brave & thank you for sharing your brother's story with everyone. May god ease your family's pain & heartache. 😢

[@ryshekiataylor9250]

Your grief is so palpable. My heart goes out to you and your family ❤

[@Kati_k_kuriosz]

Those who think this could not affect you or your family it really only takes one time anymore. You NEVER know what is in that one thing you try. Your loss is not lost on me! Drugs are very powerful and you should NEVER be made to feel lass than for their choices or judge for your love for them. There are no words I believe make this any better for you. I’m proud of you for telling their stories.

[@isabellegarcia9205]

Losing two brothers, is devastating, sorry for your loss.😢🙏🏼🙏🏼